Transforming Protection: The Implications of Unarmed Civilian Protection

Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) is practised globally by civilians protecting fellow civilians without the use of weapons. This book argues that while UCP is useful and transformative in its own right, its principles and values mean it has the potential to transform our responses in a range of social contexts where there is violence.

Chapters investigate the relationship between power, protection and peace; community-led aspects of protection; and successful behaviours and actions in pro...