ICSCW Non-Governmental • Non-profit Ceasefire • Mediation • Peacekeeping Support Since 1979

Ending Wars with Dialogue, Law & Dignity

The International Commission on Security and Cessation of War (ICSCW) convenes states, regional bodies, and civil society to broker ceasefires, verify compliance, and transform fragile truces into durable peace.

Explore our mandate Read transparency & methods

Global Indicators

Snapshots we track with partners to measure real‑world progress.

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Ceasefire Frameworks Drafted
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Humanitarian Windows Facilitated
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Regions of Engagement
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Community Reports Verified

Who we are

An impartial, mandate‑driven council serving global peace and human dignity.

Mission

Immediate cessation of armed conflict—by design, not by chance.

We structure ceasefire frameworks, facilitate direct and proximity talks, and align humanitarian corridors with verifiable security guarantees.

Approach

Law‑anchored, evidence‑led, community‑informed.

Our teams blend international law, conflict analysis, and local insight to create agreements that communities can trust and states can implement.

Values

Neutrality • Dignity • Accountability

We maintain rigorous neutrality while insisting on accountability, civilian protection, and rights‑respecting peace.

Mandate

Articles that power our work from first contact to post‑conflict recovery.

Article I

Cessation & De‑escalation

Trigger mechanisms, de‑confliction hotlines, and rules of engagement for ceasefires—with clear time‑bound steps.

Article II

Mediation & Dialogue

Direct, indirect, and track‑II formats supported by expert panels, public communication, and confidence‑building measures.

Article III

Verification

Joint monitoring with tamper‑evident data pathways and community observers; monthly compliance dashboards.

Article IV

Justice & Return

Transitional justice roadmaps, reparations guidance, and safe return protocols aligned with humanitarian law.

Programs & Instruments

From shuttle diplomacy to verification tech—how the mandate becomes action.

Ceasefire Architecture Lab

Rapid design sprints to draft ceasefire clauses, de‑escalation ladders, and humanitarian windows.

Mediation Corps

Deployable mediators with regional expertise and language capacity, supported by legal, gender, and protection advisors.

Verification & Open Data

Community reporting channels and encrypted evidence pipelines to independently verify incidents and trends.

Reintegration & Recovery

Frameworks for demobilization, economic restart, and safe return—linked to justice and social healing.

Impact Snapshot

What success looks like

Reductions in civilian harm, restored access to health and education, verified compliance streaks, and inclusive political dialogue with defined milestones.

Track Record Since 1979

Independent, quiet, and persistent facilitation across complex conflicts.

Arab Spring Era

Advocacy for Peace & Humanitarian Access

Publicly advocated ceasefires and safe‑passage arrangements; supported community‑level communication channels to protect civilians and enable aid delivery.

Bosnia

Inter‑faith Dialogue & Ceasefire Messaging

Backed dialogue between religious and civic leaders; provided messaging support to mediators to reduce violence and improve humanitarian corridors.

Israel–Palestine

Back‑channel facilitation

Supported discreet communication between mediators and parties during multiple escalations, helping open humanitarian windows and calm periods for dialogue.

Yemen

De‑escalation channels

Assisted contact frameworks among stakeholders and international actors to improve access for aid and reduce frontline tensions in key phases of the conflict.

Russia–Ukraine

Humanitarian corridor support

Coordinated civil‑society liaison, verification inputs, and technical notes used by mediators to safeguard evacuations and protect civilian infrastructure.

Other Civil Wars

Multi‑region engagements

Provided process design and community verification models in conflicts across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, strengthening the credibility of ceasefire texts.

2007-2008 • Peace advocacy & field learning
2009–2015 • Balkans & cross‑border dialogues
2016–2018 • Regional mediation scale‑up
2019–Present • Humanitarian corridors & digital safeguards
40+ yrs
Continuous work
25+
Engagement contexts
1000s
Protected via corridors*
24/7
Ceasefire hotline support

*Indicative; verification shared with partners to protect sensitive data.

Council & Secretariat

A compact Bureau-model leadership ensuring neutrality, accountability, and rapid engagement — without centralized political authority.

Partner Ecosystem

UN & multilateral agencies • Governments • NGOs & civil society • Academia

Transparency & Methods

We keep details that endanger civilians confidential, while sharing how we work.

Neutrality

Independence from parties

We take no position on political outcomes; our focus is cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians, and law‑anchored processes.

Method

Evidence‑led facilitation

We use triangulated incident verification, community listening posts, and confidential de‑confliction notes to inform mediators.

Safeguards

Do‑no‑harm data

All sensitive information is minimized and encrypted; public summaries avoid naming vulnerable communities or routes.

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Institutional Structure

Built for legitimacy, speed, and protection of civilians.

General Assembly

Member Bodies & Observers

Annual plenary sets strategic priorities; open sessions for observer states and civil‑society partners.

Council Bureau

Chair + Registrar‑General

Oversees mandate delivery, approves rapid deployments, and convenes ceasefire tasking orders.

Regional Hubs

ME, SA, AFR, EUR

Decentralized teams for proximity talks, community liaison, and data verification.

Mediation

Chief Mediator

Track‑I/II formats, faith & civic dialogue.

Verification

Directorate

Open‑source, satellite, & community signals.

Humanitarian

Liaison

Corridors, evacuations, de‑confliction.

Justice

Transitional

Accountability & safe return frameworks.

Major Operations (Selected)

Illustrative, non‑exhaustive cases where ICSCW provided facilitation or technical inputs.

Arab Spring Era2009-2013

Peace Advocacy & Safe‑Passage Messaging

Promoted ceasefire appeals and advocated humanitarian access with cross‑border civic and faith actors, informing neutral messaging used by mediators.

Bosnia2007-2008

Inter‑faith Dialogue & Ceasefire Communication

Supported dialogue among religious and civic leaders; contributed to corridor awareness and local compliance messaging.

Israel–Palestinemultiple phases

Back‑Channel Facilitation

Provided discreet communication lanes and technical notes that helped open humanitarian windows during escalations.

Yemen2015–present

De‑escalation Channels

Assisted contact frameworks among stakeholders to reduce frontline tensions and improve aid access in critical periods.

Russia–Ukraine2022–present

Humanitarian Corridor Support

Coordinated civil‑society liaison and verification inputs used by mediators to safeguard evacuations and protect civilian infrastructure.

Other Civil Warsmulti‑region

Process Design & Community Verification

Deployed scalable verification models across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia to strengthen the credibility of ceasefire texts.

Charter Highlights

Excerpts that guide our actions across conflicts and time.

Article I

Cessation of Hostilities

Time‑bound steps, rules of engagement, and civilian‑protection clauses.

Article II

Mediation & Dialogue

Direct, indirect, and faith‑inclusive formats with confidence‑building measures.

Article III

Verification & Data

Joint monitoring, community observers, tamper‑evident data pathways.

Article IV

Justice & Return

Reparations guidance and safe‑return protocols in line with humanitarian law.

Statements & Briefings

Public notes summarizing our stance and methodology.

Statement on Civilian Protection

ICSCW urges all parties to uphold international humanitarian law and enable unhindered access to lifesaving assistance.

Note on Neutral Facilitation

We maintain strict neutrality; our role is to stop violence and protect civilians, not to prescribe political outcomes.

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