Lauren Spink

Senior Research Advisor for @civcenter, working primarily on protection of civilians in areas affected by conflict across the globe. RTs not endorsement.

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

As Europe ramps up defense investments, civilian protection remains an afterthought.

In this latest piece for @inkstickmedia, CIVIC’s Senior Research Advisor @lspink01 and Ukraine Country Director @GrifAlexander call for real preparedness — not just for war, but for safeguarding those most affected by it.

Full article here: https://t.co/BdpAKJOeo6

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

How can armed forces better protect civilians in conflict?

In this timely piece as part of the Beyond Compliance Consortium, CIVIC's Senior Adviser, @lspink01, explores lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war on the importance of adherence to international humanitarian law.

https://t.co/UV3Q9195yn

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

As an avid reader of @Articles_of_War blog, I'm honored to contribute with an article on some lessons on #POC from the Russia-Ukraine war: https://t.co/jg9kiWf8PO

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

CIVIC is searching for a Researcher to join our Ukraine team. This is a really interesting opportunity for a candidate with the right skillset. Our Ukraine Program is doing critical, policy-oriented, and cutting edge research.
https://t.co/VNUAguwDHA

[SEMA Network @SEMA_Network]

📢 We’re thrilled to announce the inclusion of the SEMA Call to Action in the latest @CiviliansInConflict World report on civilian protection! 🎉

This is a critical step towards amplifying survivor voices and ensuring accountability for #CRSV

https://t.co/8Hxjv7tCwc

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

Excited to see this report launched and grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the many protection practitioners who supported it.

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

Today I worried about keeping my healthy infant cool on the hottest day of the PNW summer w/out air conditioning. I cannot imagine what it is like to have to seek medical treatment for a child suffering from cancer, on the streets, in brutal heat, amid the threat of bombardments.

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

Today's attacks by Russia in populated areas throughout #Ukraine, including on the country's largest children's hospital, have caused devastation to civilians and infrastructure.

We condemn these callous atrocities and call for global accountability: https://t.co/Cd8GfvBza8

[Nathaniel Raymond @nattyray11]

📢 🚨 🔔: @HRL_YaleSPH NEW EL FASHER FINDINGS: 1) Significant increase in damage in past week to civ dwellings (39 football pitches worth); 2) Two newly confirmed communities allegedly razed by RSF; and 3) RSF forces gaining ground from multiple directions https://t.co/3AbXqzcypY

[Nathaniel Raymond @nattyray11]

Even before current conflict in Sudan broke out, Sudan did not have a central comprehensive death registry or common system for issuing death certificates. @HRL_YaleSPH is working on pilot project to collect more accurate mortality data but little funding. We need this data now.

[Beyond Compliance Consortium @BeyondCompCons]

Today, BCC member @1612Watchlist launched its annual policy paper - 'A Credible List' presenting findings of grave violations against children in 2023. This report encourages accountability for non-compliance with IHL & IHRL violations against children in war. Read it below. 👇

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

“It is still cost free to rape women, men, and children"-from a Snr Advisor to UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict speaking now about the use of sanctions to address #CRSV

[Intl Peace Institute @ipinst]

Ahead of #CRSV Open Debate, IPI and @Denmark_UN are co-hosting a policy forum on 🗓️Wed. Apr. 17 10:15 AM EDT

The discussion will consider how sanctions have been used in response to CRSV.

REGISTER NOW ⬇️
https://t.co/3mTsBNpxke

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

A great explainer from @erinlynnhunt on what role #AI is playing in #Israel's targeting in #Gaza as well as what aspects of #IHL they appear to be violating with their targeting process & choice of weapons--with catastrophic results for civilians. https://t.co/SWGwcFHeWN

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

The Israeli military decided to target even junior Hamas operatives in their homes, used less precise weaponry, set high collateral damage thresholds, and essentially outsourced decision-making to machines, simultaneously increasing the pace of attacks and the potential for error

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

This investigation on #Israel demonstrates how use of #AI in war can fuel violence against civilians, especially when #IHL is disregarded. The findings are horrific and should be a call to action for better governance and norms on use of #AI in warfare. https://t.co/kuqd7CwuRX

[EUvsDisinfo @EUvsDisinfo]

For Ukrainian civilians, surviving Russia’s war also means navigating a constant flood of #disinformation. The @CivCenter sheds light on disinformation that endangers civilian lives. Read the featured Guest Content by @GrifAlexander & @lspink01👇
https://t.co/3slE8kx31s

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

Honored and excited that @CivCenter will be a part of this consortium and research effort.

[FCDO Humanitarian Research @FCDOHumRsch]

Congratulations to the ‘Beyond Compliance’ consortium - winner of the ‘Wars Fought Better’ call for proposals. We look forward to some ground-breaking research and policy from an outstanding consortium. A huge ‘Thank You’ to all the people who bid, there were many great ideas.

[Marc Garlasco @marcgarlasco]

The lastest episode of the @ProtectionPod is out where @Emily_4319 of @airwars covers how organizations like hers count the death toll in #Gaza with @ThomasvgPAX from @PAXforpeace and @annieshiel of @CivCenter - tune in now! https://t.co/fCYSMajoou

[DCAF HQ @DCAF_Geneva]

Join us for our upcoming webinar: #PMSCs and disinformation: unveiling the threats and solutions.
👉Register: https://t.co/LYBDhcg9dG
@lspink01 @CSDS_Brussels @J_M_Rousseau

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

CIVIC joins 32 org. in urging the US to refrain from transferring to Israel 155mm munitions. If used in a densely populated place like Gaza, these artillery shells will likely have a devastating impact on civilians & civilian infrastructure.

Full letter👉https://t.co/k9jXpD7a50

[Lauren Spink @lspink01]

This statistic is heart-wrenching and horrifying.

[Save the Children International @save_children]

Children continue to pay the heaviest price in #Gaza.

Over 40% of people killed are children⚠️

Whole families are being wiped from the registry & a growing number of children are being left with no family.

Stop the war on children. #CeasefireNow➡️ https://t.co/VcaMC7GhYb