World: PoC Advocacy Note: Civilian Protection in 2026: The Deadly Convergence of Advanced Technology and Ancient Warfare Practices

Country: World Sources: Protection Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Background: This note was developed by the Global Protection Cluster (GPC), with contributions from its inter-agency Advocacy Working Group (AWG). It highlights several pressing trends impacting the Protection of Civilians (PoC) across crisis contexts where Protection Clusters are active. These trends reflect a deadly mix of ancient methods of war considered unlawful under internation