Pentagon quietly shut legally required program to prevent civilian deaths by military, watchdog finds Trump administration accused of cutting military’s civilian harm program in light of US strike on girls school in Iran

Report released by inspector general concluded US military no longer had infrastructure to comply with two federal statutes. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

The Pentagon has quietly dismantled a program it is legally required to operate to prevent and respond to civilian deaths in US military operations, according to its internal watchdog.

A report released by the department’s inspector general concluded the US military no longer has the people, tools or infrastructure needed to comply with two federal statutes requiring it to maintain a functioning civilian casualty policy, and operate a Civilian Protection Center of Excellence (CP CoE).

Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of making deep cuts to the Pentagon’s civilian harm mitigation and response (CHMR) program, designed to handle training and procedures critical in limiting civilian harm in theaters of war... READ MORE  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/pentagon-civilian-death-program?CMP=GTUS_email

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2025 is the International Year of Peace & Trust : The UNGA resolution calls on the international community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue & negotiation in order to ensure the strengthening of peace & trust in relations between UN member states

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2025: 𝗜𝗻𝘁 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 The #UNGA resolution calls on the int'l community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue & negotiation in order to ensure the strengthening of peace & trust in relations between UN member states https://buff.ly/4ipa3uj

 

Constitution of  UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization 

Adopted in London on 16 November 1945 and amended by the General Conference at its 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 31st and 40th sessions.

"Peace based exclusively upon the political and economic arrangements of governments would not be a peace which could secure the unanimous, lasting and sincere support of the peoples of the world, [...] peace must therefore be founded, if it is not to fail, upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind."

#SharingHumanity https://www.unesco.org/en/sharing-humanity

At UNESCO, we believe that we have a shared responsibility to build a better future for all. 

We aim to find common ground between peoples and nations by championing collaboration, promoting peace, and advancing humanity.  

Our #SharingHumanity campaign highlights these shared values, the beauty of our collective cultural heritage, and our collective efforts to address global challenges.

Foster inclusion and mutual understanding: Promoting discussion and debate to build inclusive societies for all.

 

Promote culture and creativity: Safeguarding cultural heritage connects humanity to a shared past and common values.

 

Advance science and technology: Advocate for open science and policies to benefit humanity.

 

Protect the environment for future generations: Champion science, embrace local wisdom, and protect biodiversity.

Our collective mission is to create a more equitable and prosperous world where everyone can enjoy our shared cultural heritage and values.  

This campaign brings together a diversity of voices, including our goodwill ambassadors and artists to amplify UNESCO’s message.

Palestine STOP WARS mural by painted by Palestinian artist Mohammed Qreaiqe in Gent, Belgium.