PoCCon 2022 Summary Report

On 8 November 2022, PAX hosted its annual Protection of Civilians Conference (PoCCon22) in The Hague. The event convened a rich community of experts to discuss lessons learned about people-centered approaches to security. provided reflections from policymakers, military experts, researchers, and civil society leaders on how to meaningfully engage with civilians living in conflict in order to sustainably and inclusively improve security. The purpose of this summary report is to highlight some of the key points of discussion from PoCCon22 and relevant recommendations and opportunities for the future. The responsibility for selection and phrasing of these points lies with PAX.