• About CIVIC

    CIVIC is a Washington-based non-profit organization that believes the civilians injured and the families of those killed should be recognized and helped by the warring parties involved.

    On this blog, you will find stories from our travels around the world as we meet with civilians and military, aid organizations and government in our quest to get war victims the help they need.

  • Countries

    Afghanistan

    International

    Israel

    Jordan

    Lebanon

    Sudan

    United States

  • Guest Bloggers

    Ana, working on human rights issues in Afghanistan

    Marc Garlasco, senior military analyst at HRW, CIVIC board member

    Michael, aid and peace-building expert working in Darfur

    More coming soon!

  • Contributors

    Sarah, Executive Director.

    Marla B, Associate Director.

    Erica, CIVIC's fellow based in Afghanistan

    Jon, CIVIC's US military consultant.

  • Media Content

    Videos

    Photos

GUEST BLOGGER: “Are you able to understand my pain?”

Posted on June 9, 2008 by warvictims

Posted By: Ana, working on human rights issues in Afghanistan
“Are you able to understand my pain?”
I hid my eyes for a second, and then looked up at the woman I was talking to. I think she is in her fifties; her face burned by the sun, full of wrinkles; her eyes were searching every corner [...]

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GUEST BLOG: Waking up in Afghanistan

Posted on May 15, 2008 by warvictims

Posted By: Ana, working on human rights issues in Afghanistan

Just as any other morning my driver was waiting for me outside. I got into the car hoping that my coffee-mug will ease the misery of an early Saturday morning pick-up. Our usual greeting routine was full of how are you and how was your weekend. [...]

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