Civilian Peacekeeping: Preventing Violence and Making Space for Democracy By: Lisa Schirch “Something must be done!” This cry came as the genocide began in Rwanda, as the civil war in Colombia escalated, as Sudanese refugees began pouring into Darfur, and in countless other dark moments of history. Unarmed civilians around the world are answering this cry by organizing themselves into civilian peacekeeping units. They deter human rights violations and prevent harassment by being a symbolic presence indicating that the world is watching. They accompany human rights workers, allowing them to take risks in travel and advocacy that they might not be able to take otherwise. And they use their very bodies as human shields in villages around the world to prevent violent attacks against civilians. While military peacekeeping efforts are put in place in response to international laws and agreements, civilian peacekeepers use a different set of criteria for decision-making. This book outlines how civilian peacekeeping efforts are planned, and explores the dilemmas and internal contradictions between approaches to civilian peacekeeping. Lisa Schirch presents both valuable information and a basis for discussion, particularly relevant for non-governmental organizations, groups in conflict situations, government, UN or regional organizations, and students or others interested in these issues. Also available in French. 2005, 114 pp. Price: €15 $20 (Replaces Keeping the Peace, Exploring Civilian Alternatives in Conflict Prevention by L. Schirch, 1995)

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