Far away from the spotlight, amidst devastating war and conflict, it is the people and communities directly affected by violence and related violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, who are forging a way forward for protection. This session will shine a light on the ways communities are leading efforts to reduce violence and protect civilians across contexts of armed conflict. A panel discussion will feature insights from diverse protection actors and allies as they share examples from locally-led and community-based actions that serve to reduce violence. Key comparative learnings will be highlighted, including with regards to how communities can be further supported and empowered to safely advance and deepen such efforts.
From the Ground Up: Learning from Locally-led Efforts to Strengthen the Protection of Civilians (Session 3: Global Protection Forum)
