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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 17h

🆕 The following brief argues that a narrow window remains for prevention-focused, civilian-led work, and sets out recommendations to protect civilians before violence escalates further. ➡️ Read in French: bit.ly/4z09LSA

Cover of Nonviolent Peaceforce’s August 2026 report on civilian protection needs and responses in Benin and Togo. The cover features a group of five women standing together in front of national and organizational flags during an NP visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cotonou, Benin. All text on cover page of report is written in French.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 17h

🌍 Civilians are increasingly caught in the middle of violence as it spreads south from the Central Sahel into coastal West Africa. Recently, NP researched civilian protection and #peacebuilding needs in #Togo and #Benin, based on 24 key informant interviews. ➡️ Read the full brief: bit.ly/4e7Or5A

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 13/08/2026

Members of NP's Community Peace Teams helped organize a special memorial. Their participation demonstrated #solidarity with the Yazidi community and commitment to a future built on peace, dignity and justice.

A large group gathers in a circle at an outdoor memorial site surrounded by rocky hills in Sinjar. Community members stand together in remembrance of those killed and affected by the Yazidi Genocide.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 13/08/2026

Twelve years ago, on 3 August 2014, Sinjar witnessed a genocide against the Yazidi community in #Iraq. Thousands were killed, abducted, displaced, & subjected to unimaginable violence, women were kidnapped & abused, children forcibly recruited & men killed, leaving a lasting impact on generations.

Three participants at the memorial hold a banner marking the August 3, 2014 Yazidi Genocide. The banner calls for peace, justice, and the prevention of genocide.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 13/08/2026

🕯️ On August 3rd, the #Yazidi community of Sinjar remembered the victims and survivors of the Yazidi Genocide and honored the strength and resilience of Yazidi community.

Members of the Yazidi community sit together at an outdoor memorial in Sinjar at dusk, with several women in the front row holding lit candles. A larger crowd gathers behind them to commemorate the Yazidi Genocide.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 08/08/2026

🐾 Occasionally, they come to trainings for the pawsitive vibes. But most often, they show up as our dearest companions— our furry and loveable partners in #peace. 🐈 Cats featured are residents of: Myanmar, Ukraine, the Philippines, Switzerland, and the United States. Happy #InternationalCatDay!

A four-photo collage shows cats alongside people and in living spaces, including a woman holding a black cat and another cat appearing beside a man during a video call. Text reads, “But most often, they show up as our dearest companions.”

A four-photo collage shows several cats belonging to NP team members, including two cats cuddling together and one sitting on a windowsill looking outside. Text describes them as “our furry and loveable partners in peace.”

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 08/08/2026

✨ Cats: honorary partners in peace? Sometimes, cats need assistance being evacuated from the frontlines. And sometimes, they listen in at trainings to learn more about #peacebuilding and unarmed civilian protection.

A member of the Relief Coordination Centre team wearing protective gear walks outdoors while carrying a red and white pet carrier. Text reads, “Sometimes, cats need assistance being evacuated from the frontlines.”

A close-up shows a cat peering through the door of a white and red pet carrier after being relocated to safety. Below, another cat rests on the floor during a training, with text noting that cats sometimes listen in to learn about peacebuilding and unarmed civilian protection.

A cat lies stretched out on the floor beneath a wooden table while people participate in a training nearby. Text jokes that cats occasionally attend trainings for the “pawsitive vibes” and a cool surface to rest on.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 04/08/2026

🔸 As tensions escalated among local armed groups and violence creeped closer to her village, Pia, a Women Peace Monitor trained by NP, informed her community and convinced them to relocate to the village courtyard. #CivilianProtection

Three women in Upper Kadigasan, Nabalawag, Philippines facing each other as they speak. Green pop up tent shelters are behind them. | Photo © Sapia Dagandal

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 04/08/2026

💬 "When conflict threatens our community, every minute matters. ...Protecting civilians starts with local people taking action for one another." —Pia Dagandal, Women Peace Monitor, BABAE Project, #Philippines

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 18/07/2026

🗣️"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." #NelsonMandelaDay

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 18/07/2026

🫶🏾 "Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon." #MandelaDay

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 18/07/2026

💬 "Peace is not just the absence of conflict; #peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish— regardless of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference."

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 16/07/2026

✴️ Women Protection Team members in the internally displaced person’s camp of Tawila have become an important bridge between communities and #humanitarian actors. From connecting civilians to essential #MentalHealth and psychosocial services, to assisting families with securing humanitarian aid.

A Women Protection Team (WPT) member addresses fellow participants during a community-based protection training session in Tawila, Sudan. Participants listen attentively as a NP facilitator and WPT leader use presentation boards and discussion to strengthen protection knowledge and leadership skills.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 16/07/2026

💬 "Before, we thought protection belonged to organizations. Today, we know protection belongs to all of us. Even if we have nothing to give, we can listen, accompany, and make sure no one suffers alone." -Women Protection Team Member, Tawila, #Sudan

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 16/07/2026

🔹 Designed for high school youth ages 14-18, the workshop focused on boosting situational awareness & relationship-building skills to strengthen safety planning skills & encourage nonviolent responses to conflict. Students started by reflecting on a central question: “What does #safety mean to us?”

Two youth writing on a large piece of paper. They are writing their responses to the prompt: What Safety Means to Us. Handwriting reads, "Being mindful to others; having a place to call home; secure transportation; absence of discrimination; access to food and shelter."

Handwritten answers from youth to a prompt of What Safety Means to Us.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 16/07/2026

🌐 In recognition of #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we're highlighting a recent workshop organized by Save The People USA, NP's NY team, and @icny.bsky.social.

Youth in attendance at a recent workshop organized by Save The People USA, NP's NY team, and The Interfaith Center of New York.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 09/07/2026

✴️ The following brief takes a closer look at the living conditions in the areas of internal displacement and their impact on civilian #safety. ➡️ Read the full brief: bit.ly/44l2CPG

Cover page of a report titled "Safe Shelter, Dignified Lives: Living Conditions in the Areas of Internal Displacement and Their Impact on Civilian Safety." The cover features the interior of a transit shelter in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, with several neatly arranged camp beds, pillows, folded blankets, and a chair in a clean, minimally furnished room prepared to receive displaced civilians. The page includes the logos of Nonviolent Peaceforce and Mangust, the publication date of June 2026, and a simple outline map of Ukraine.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 01/07/2026

💬 "...Through the Women-Friendly Space, I've come to realize that women like me also have a voice and a responsibility in building our community.” -Sweetsel, Women-Friendly Space Facilitator, Maguindanao del Sur, BARMM, #Philippines

Sweetsel, Women-Friendly Space Facilitator stands in front of a door, smiling with arms crossed, at a Women Friendly Space location in BARMM.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 22/06/2026

🏫 Determined to address the challenges facing their community, a group of #youth in Krovy village reached out to NP. They wanted support in addressing the presence of war remnants (such as mines), limited access to water, and the absence of functioning government services, including schools.

Members of the Krovy Youth Peace Team lead an awareness-raising session for West Krovy School students in a classroom in Iraq. Two youth facilitators are standing at the front of the room while children listen at their desks. This activity raised awareness about avoiding hazardous areas, such as ruined houses and remnants of war, to ensure their safety.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 22/06/2026

💬 "We realized that responsibility towards the village had become our duty.” -Mazen*, Krovy Youth Peace Team (YPT) Member Nearly a decade after the end of the ISIS invasion of northern #Iraq, communities across the region continue to rebuild their lives. *Name changed for privacy

Members of the Krovy Youth Peace Team gather with community members for a digital protection awareness session in Iraq. Participants sit in a circle inside a community space while a youth team member leads a discussion on online safety community protection.

A member of the Krovy Youth Peace Team kneels while planting a tree, placing soil around its base during a community tree-planting activity.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 17/06/2026

The following #CaseStudy examines how NP's facilitation of a structured community dialogue interrupted this cycle, ultimately leading to #ConflictResolution and improved #SocialCohesion amongst the communities. ➡️ Read more on our site: bit.ly/4ezEsWh

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 15/06/2026

🔸The brief calls for immediate #humanitarian access, establishment of safe and dignified evacuation corridors, protection of #civilians and humanitarian workers, and guarantees for the safe return of displaced residents once conditions allow. Read the brief: ➡️ bit.ly/4axhhus

Cover page of an advocacy brief titled "Protection of Civilians in Temporarily Occupied Oleshky, Kherson Region." The cover features an aerial photograph of a heavily damaged building surrounded by residential homes in the Kherson region of Ukraine, showing the impact of conflict on civilian infrastructure. The report is published by Helping to Leave, the KRYLA Foundation, and Nonviolent Peaceforce, with author information and a June 2026 publication date displayed below.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 11/06/2026

It also demonstrates how direct protection practices, especially when rooted in community partnership, can foster both immediate safety and the conditions for longer-term #peace. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/49OTmGM

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 08/06/2026

The WPTs #CommunityLed engagement offers critical insight into the realities shaping women's roles in #peacebuilding, #SocialCohesion, and protection. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/43GPELX

The cover page of a Nonviolent Peaceforce programme brief titled, "Community-Led Analysis of Women, Peace and Security in Ninewa: Insights from Tel Afar, Sinjar, and Ba’aj" featuring an illustration drawn by Shayan Nuradeen (© 2025).

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 03/06/2026

✅ Recognising these realities is essential for advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security agenda in Ninewa in ways that are responsive to local priorities and constraints. ➡️ Read the full case study: bit.ly/4vsXwMM ➡️ Read in Arabic: bit.ly/4dPhWcZ

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 02/06/2026

🔸 Since fleeing violence in #Darfur, a number of women have been able to reestablish their Women's Protection Team (WPT) in #Tawila. With the support of NP, they're leading hygiene awareness sessions.

Women in Tawila, Sudan sitting together under a pavillion while being instructed by a Nonviolent Peaceforce staff member, as he points to a white writing board.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 28/05/2026

🔸 One of NP's local partners, #VilnyVoiny (“Free Warriors”), is using adaptive sports, like wheelchair basketball, to help war #veterans improve physical health, overcome social isolation, build confidence, and regain community.

Black and white image of war veterans in Odesa, Ukraine, playing adaptive wheelchair basketball with support of Vilny Voiny (Free Warriors), a local non-governmental organization. March 3, 2026 ©Tetiana Gaviuk/Nonviolent Peaceforce.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 28/05/2026

🦽 Odesa is home to one of #Ukraine’s largest veteran populations, including over 7,300 veterans who have disabilities as a result of injuries sustained during their military service.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 14/05/2026

Each drone costs $20K+. Each interception $1M+. Civilians in #Iraq pay in ways that can't be measured in dollars — disrupted sleep, restricted movement, compounded trauma. Our new white paper examines what drone warfare actually means for people on the ground. 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdz4ctfb #DroneWarfare

Cover of "Drone Warfare in Iraq: Civilian and conflict impact considerations in context"

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 13/05/2026

📅 May 20! Join our side event at #POCWeek2026: ⬇️ RSVP before May 18 tinyurl.com/4msu66je #NotATarget #ActForHumanity

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 13/05/2026

🗓️ May 20! Join us for an event at #POCWeek2026: Centring Civilian Agency and Community-Led Protection in an Era of Constraints, Austerity and Impunity ⬇️ Register before May 18: tinyurl.com/5n8ytm84 #NotATarget #ActForHumanity

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 08/05/2026

⛑️ Following the incidents, NP staff and partners assisted at a casualty collection point. There, they they provided initial #FirstAid before the injured sought further medical treatment. NP staff and local #humanitarian partners also helped guide #civilians to underground shelters.

Quote graphic from Nonviolent Peaceforce over an image of destruction in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. The quote reads, "Each strike that goes
without meaningful international accountability risks normalising violence against civilians.”

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 08/05/2026

❗️This week, several powerful explosions struck central Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. Homes, vehicles, and critical civilian infrastructure, including a school, were destroyed or damaged in blasts and subsequent fires.

Passive| Photo of a street in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, after an aerial strike, with multiple vehicles on fire and smoke filling the air. Debris and downed wires are visible across the roadway as emergency responders gather in the distance.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 08/05/2026

🗣️“These attacks are occurring in broad daylight, when people are going about their daily lives. The scale and nature of these strikes indicate an intent to cause maximum civilian harm.” -Joachim Kleinmann, NP Head of Programmes in Ukraine

Quote graphic from Nonviolent Peaceforce featuring a smoke-filled street scene in Ukraine. The quote from NP Head of Programmes in Ukraine, Joachim Kleinmann, reads “These attacks are occurring in broad daylight, when people are going about their daily lives. The scale and nature of these strikes indicate an intent to cause maximum civilian harm.”

Photo of a street in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, after an aerial strike, with multiple vehicles on fire and smoke filling the air. Debris and downed wires are visible across the roadway as emergency responders gather in the distance.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 07/05/2026

As the humanitarian sector continues to face #ForeignAid constraints and reductions, it's more urgent than ever that Duty of Care is prioritized. Read in French ➡️ bit.ly/4daXy4e

French-language cover page for a Nonviolent Peaceforce report titled “Protéger ceux qui restent : Repenser le devoir de diligence.” The image shows a group of people wearing helmets and protective gear carrying an injured person on a stretcher through a snowy wooded area during a training exercise in Ukraine with STEEL partners.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 07/05/2026

🆕 Briefing — Protecting Those Who Stay: Rethinking Duty of Care Duty of Care is the ethical, legal, and organisational responsibility to anticipate, prevent, mitigate, and respond to risks to the physical and psychological wellbeing of those undertaking #humanitarian action. Read ➡️ bit.ly/4dy5g95

Cover page for a Nonviolent Peaceforce report titled “Protecting Those Who Stay: Rethinking Duty of Care.” The image shows several people wearing helmets and protective gear carrying an injured person on a stretcher through a snowy wooded area during a training exercise in Ukraine with STEEL partners.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 24/04/2026

❗️Today, a Russian fibre-optic drone struck a humanitarian vehicle of Nonviolent Peaceforce’s (NP) partner organisation “Strong Because Free” in the city of Kherson, #Ukraine. Three #humanitarian workers have been injured.

Inside of a humanitarian vehicle in Kherson, following destruction by a Russian drone attack. (Photo: Strong Because Free, April 2026, Kherson, Ukraine.)

Damaged PPE equipment including a helmet and safety vest are displayed following Russian drone attacks in Kherson, Ukraine. (Photo: Strong Because Free, April 2026, Kherson, Ukraine.)

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 24/04/2026

🆕 Issue Briefing: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support x Unarmed Civilian Protection (#UCP) The following publication highlights how NP is taking a proactive approach to address emotional and traumatic stress. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4u51NFm

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 10/04/2026

It is only when people feel safe – to move, to speak and connect with their fellow community members – that real repair, steps toward justice and accountability, and reconstruction of #Syria can begin. ➡️ Read the report on our website: bit.ly/3OaEACy ➡️ Read in Arabic: bit.ly/4tGKgDj

Cover photo of assessment report titled, "Civilian Protection Needs and Responses in Syria." in orange text. The document is written by Nonviolent Peaceforce. Contact person is Felicity Gray, Global Head of Policy & Advocacy.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 10/04/2026

💬 "The international community shall not remain silent while the country is being reduced to rubble and bloodshed. We call for an immediate and complete #ceasefire, accountability for all perpetrators, and full protection of all civilians in Lebanon.”-Rahaf Abu Shahin

A blue-toned graphic featuring a large quotation over a city background with a construction crane. The text calls on the international community to act, demanding an immediate ceasefire, accountability, and protection of civilians in Lebanon, attributed to Rahaf Abu Shahin of Nonviolent Peaceforce.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 10/04/2026

🗣️“Lebanese civilians are under unprecedented attacks and are collectively bearing the brunt of decisions they didn’t make. They are treated as collateral damage and so are their lives, homes and villages in flagrant violation of international law and every principle of civilian protection..."

A blue-toned graphic with a large quotation over a city background, emphasizing that Lebanese civilians are facing unprecedented attacks and bearing the consequences of decisions beyond their control. The quote, attributed to Rahaf Abu Shahin of Nonviolent Peaceforce, highlights violations of international law and the need for civilian protection.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 10/04/2026

#Civilians are paying the ultimate price for a deadly war. Families are being killed and forcibly displaced. Over 1.2 million Lebanese civilians, as well as refugees from neighbouring countries, have fled their homes and are seeking shelter.

A wide view of a city in Lebanon with multiple plumes of smoke rising in the distance, suggesting recent airstrikes or explosions. Overlaid text reads that civilians are paying the ultimate price for a deadly war and that families are being killed and forcibly displaced.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 10/04/2026

🚨Nonviolent Peaceforce is horrified by the hundreds of bombs that Israel dropped on #Lebanon on April 8th—including more than 100 dropped in only ten minutes. The bombardment across the south, east, and the capital Beirut has left entire neighbourhoods in densely populated areas destroyed.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 07/04/2026

🌍 Rejoignez le prochain événement de webinaire , "Adapter les mandats de l’ONU au paysage sécuritaire africain." 🗓️ Date: 9 avril 2026 ⏰ Heure: 14h00 – 16h00 (GMT+2) 📍Lieu: En ligne via Zoom ➡️ S'inscrire: tinyurl.com/3jwnmvm8

A promotional graphic for a virtual event by the Institut d’Études de Sécurité (ISS) titled “Adapting UN Mandates to the African Security Landscape,” scheduled for April 9, 2026. The image features a wide banner of UN peacekeepers in blue helmets marching in formation, with event details below including time, Zoom location, and contact information. The lower section provides a description of the discussion, along with the moderator, panelists, and a button inviting viewers to register.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 06/04/2026

🌍 Join the Institute for Security Studies' (ISS) upcoming webinar, "Adapting UN peacekeeping mandates to Africa’s volatile security landscape." Simultaneous French-English translation will be provided! 🗓️ 09 April 2026 ⏰ 14:00 – 16:00 GMT+2 📍 Online via Zoom ➡️ Register: tinyurl.com/4cw4cbce

Event flyer for webinar on April 9, 2026, titled, "Adapting UN Peacekeeping Mandates to Africa's volatile security landscape." Text about event reads, "United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in Africa operate in increasingly complex settings, characterised by shifting political alliances, resource wars and external military actors. The gap is growing between these realities, the mandates of peace missions and what they can realistically deliver.
As a result, the design and resourcing of peacekeeping mandates have come under renewed scrutiny. Recent UN Security Council debates signal a shift towards a stronger role for the African Union and regional organisations within UN partnerships. This webinar will explore how peace operations can be better planned and equipped to protect civilians and deal with volatile conflict dynamics." There's also additional information about the moderator and panelists.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 09/03/2026

📍 South Sudan: Women Protection Teams are preventing gender-based violence, and finding nonviolent ways for communities to resolve conflict.

Women wearing blue lawas stand in a circle during a community activity in South Sudan. The gathering is part of the Women Protection Team outreach. The caption explains they help prevent gender-based violence and promote nonviolent conflict resolution.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 09/03/2026

📍 Hardan, #Sinjar, Iraq: Accompanied by NP staff, Women Peace Teams met with regional officials to demand essential services like water, electricity, and road repairs for their village. اليوم_الدولي_للمرأة#

A group of women wearing field vests stand together indoors during a meeting in Hardan, Sinjar, Iraq. They are part of Women Peace Teams working alongside NP staff. The caption explains they met with regional officials to advocate for essential services like water and road repairs.

Members of Women Peace Teams and community representatives pose for a group photo outside a building in Hardan, Sinjar. The group includes women in vests and local leaders standing together. The overlaid quote reads: “We used to complain; now we demand, and we achieve.”

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 09/03/2026

📍 Tawila, #Sudan: Despite being displaced by violent conflict in El Fasher, women in Tawila are finding and re-establishing community amongst each other. They're also responding to gender-based violence. اليوم_الدولي_للمرأة#

A large group of women sit together inside a simple shelter in Tawila, Sudan, participating in a community meeting. Many wear colorful headscarves as they listen to speakers at the front. The text explains that women displaced by violence are rebuilding community support networks.

Women gather in a shaded community space while facilitators lead a training or discussion in Tawila, Sudan. Participants sit closely together while speakers stand at the front of the group. The caption notes that many women have been trained to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 09/03/2026

📍#Philippines: Women like Ambuh Mhar are helping transform villages into gun-free, peaceful communities. Additionally, our staff is also working across various communities with local partners to build Women-Friendly Spaces.

A woman wearing a green headscarf stands outdoors in front of a community building in Lunggang, Sulu, Philippines. She smiles while speaking about community peace initiatives. The caption highlights how women like her are helping transform villages into gun-free communities.

Three women stand in front of a sign marking the groundbreaking ceremony for a women-friendly space in Maguindanao. They are dressed formally and appear to be part of the organizing team or local partners. The caption notes that NP staff and partners are working to build safe spaces for women.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce @nonviolentpeaceforce.org · 09/03/2026

📍 Chinatown, #NYC, USA: Trained by NP on UCP, Community Safety Companions are actively using Unarmed Civilian Protection principles, like protective presence and protective accompaniment to keep their community safe. #2026国际妇女节

Several women wearing winter coats and hats stand together on a sidewalk in Chinatown, New York City, speaking with a NP staff member. The group represents a community safety initiative connected to Immigrant Social Services. The text notes that they were trained in Unarmed Civilian Protection.

Community members wearing warm black coats that read “Community Care NYC” walk along a busy street in Chinatown. The caption explains they are using UCP practices such as protective presence and accompaniment to keep their community safe as Community Safety Companions.

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