Established within the Italian Association of Civilian War Victims (ANVCG), L'Osservatorio is a research centre focused on the impact of armed conflicts on civilian populations.

The loss of loved ones and one’s familiar world, the lasting physical and psychological scars, the trauma of displacement and the uncertainty it brings, environmental devastation, and the violation of human rights—all stemming from the involvement of civilians in war—have become the norm rather than the exception in modern conflicts.

Our aim is to document, bear witness to, and analyse the human cost of war.

The value of our work and commitment is recognised by Italian Law No. 9 of 25 January 2017, which entrusts L'Osservatorio, together with the ANVCG, with the task of determining the thematic priorities for the National Day of Civilian Victims of War and Conflicts Worldwide.

Rome, in ANVCG headquarters.

TEAM

Program Manager & Advocacy Specialist:
Sara Gorelli

Editorial Team:
Rebecca Venuto

Social Media Team (in alphabetical order):
Martina Magrin, Giorgia Rossini

Contributors (in alphabetical order):
Federica Santini, Gael Mouteli, Massimo Cecchini, Megan Xing, Michele Meuli

We are always happy to have new contributors and volunteers on board. Are you keen on the defense of human rights in conflicts, a writing lover, and curious? Maybe our next volunteer could be you! Write to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..