Center for Civilians in Conflict
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The Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is a Washington, D.C. based non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO). CIVIC was founded in 2003 by Marla Ruzicka as the Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict.[1][2] CIVIC works on behalf of civilians in conflict-zones, providing research and advocating to policymakers.[3][4] CIVIC is a part of the Making Amends Campaign.[5] CIVIC's mission statement reads: "Our mission is to work with armed actors and civilians in conflict to develop and implement solutions to prevent, mitigate and respond to civilian harm."[6]