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Global Civilian Movement • civiliansmatters.org

Civilians Matter.

No Sides. Only Humans.

24 days. 2,400 civilians killed. 300 children. 18,000 injured. 80,000 buildings destroyed.

A playground in Shiraz bombed. 20 dead.
A drone over Bahrain. 32 injured. Including a 2-month-old infant.
170 children killed in a single school strike — on Day 1.
30 doctors and aid workers killed while saving lives.
1 million people displaced in Lebanon alone.
Oil at $114 per barrel — the worst energy crisis since the 1970s.
The Strait of Hormuz threatened to close — forever.

This is not a war zone statistic.

This is a playground. This is a school. This is a hospital. This is a home.

This is somebody's child.

We did not start this war.
We did not choose this war.
But we are paying for it —

with our lives, our savings, our children's futures.

This is the world's civilian voice. Add yours.

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Civilian Lives Lost
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Days of War

The Human Cost

Verified data from WHO, Red Cross, UNICEF • Updated March 2026

2,400+
Civilians killed in 24 days
Including 300 children and 30 doctors
Source: WHO, Red Cross verified
18,000
Injured — hospitals overwhelmed
18 hospitals attacked, doctors under bombs
Source: World Health Organization
170
Children killed in a single school strike
On Day 1 — the deadliest attack on education
Source: UNICEF, UN OCHA
$114/bbl
Oil per barrel — worst since 1970s
Up 50% — affecting every family on earth
Source: EIA, Bloomberg
80,000
Buildings destroyed across the region
Homes, schools, hospitals — gone
Source: UNITAR, Satellite Data
1M+
Displaced in Lebanon alone
Strait of Hormuz threatened to close forever
Source: UNHCR, IMO

“This war is not happening far away. It is happening in your fuel bill. In your food prices. In the cancelled flights of families who just wanted to go home. In the silence of children who will never speak again. This is the global cost of a war that civilians never voted for.”

Who Is Affected

This war touches every nationality, every faith, every family

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35 lakh Indian workers stranded in Gulf

3,500,000 people

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2 million Pakistani workers in Gulf

2,000,000 people

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1 million Bangladeshi workers in Gulf

1,000,000 people

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2 million Filipino workers in Gulf

2,000,000 people

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500,000 Nepali workers in Gulf

500,000 people

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300,000 Sri Lankan workers in Gulf

300,000 people

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9 million Egyptian workers in Gulf

9,000,000 people

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Millions of Iranian civilians under bombs

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Millions of Israeli civilians in shelters

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Billions worldwide facing fuel and food crisis

“Every flag. Every faith. Every nationality. We are all civilians. We all matter.”

Oil Price Impact: War's Economic Toll
Current WTI Crude
$109.4/bbl
Up 46.5% YTD
Current Brent Crude
$114/bbl
March 24, 2026
Since Conflicts Began
+50%
From baseline
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) & Trading Economics • Updated: March 24, 2026

Economic Impact: Oil price surges of 50% increase global inflation, fuel costs, and food prices, disproportionately affecting developing nations and vulnerable populations already impacted by conflict.

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Your Excellency, I write to you not as a representative of any government, religion, or political party — but as an ordinary human being whose world is being torn apart by war. In just 22 days, over 2,300 civilians have been killed. 204 of them were children — some as young as 7 years old. 18 hospitals have been attacked. 170 children were killed in a single school strike. Doctors are operating under bombs. Parents are burying their children in rubble. This is not a distant tragedy. It is a global catastrophe: • Oil has surged to $110 per barrel — up 45%, crushing families worldwide • 1,800+ missiles and drones have been fired at UAE — the world's busiest air corridor • 150+ ships are anchored — global food and fuel supply chains are collapsing • 35 lakh Indian workers, 2 million Pakistani workers, millions of Filipino, Bangladeshi, Nepali, Sri Lankan and Egyptian workers are stranded in the Gulf • Millions of Iranian civilians are under bombs. Millions of Israeli civilians are in shelters. • Billions worldwide face rising fuel costs, food shortages, and economic collapse We did not start this war. We did not choose this war. But we are paying for it — with our lives, our savings, our children's futures. I urge you to understand: civilians matter. We are not collateral damage. We are human beings — every flag, every faith, every nationality. Your decisions have the power to: - Stop the killing of innocent children - Restore access to healthcare and food - Allow stranded workers to return home safely - Stabilize the global economy - Give millions a chance at survival I respectfully urge you to use your authority to demand an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Every hour of delay means more innocent lives lost, more families destroyed, more futures erased. History will remember those who chose humanity over politics, compassion over power. No sides. Only humans. Civilians matter. Please act now. With hope and urgency, A Concerned Civilian

Recent Signatures

Current War Developments

Latest casualties, attacks, and humanitarian crises from active conflict zones

Escalation
Mar 24

Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran as Tensions Reach Breaking Point

US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran demanding immediate cessation of military operations. The deadline raises fears of a broader military escalation in the region.

Source: Reuters, AP
Casualties
Mar 23

2,400+ Civilians Killed in 24 Days Including 300 Children

The death toll in the Iran-Gulf conflict has surpassed 2,400 civilians in just 24 days. Among the dead are 300 children, 30 doctors and aid workers. 18,000 injured, 80,000 buildings destroyed.

Source: WHO, Red Cross
Civilian Casualties
Mar 22

Playground in Shiraz Bombed — 20 Dead Including Children

A devastating strike hit a playground in Shiraz, killing 20 people including multiple children. The attack has drawn global condemnation as civilian areas continue to be targeted.

Source: UNICEF, Red Cross
Civilian Casualties
Mar 21

Drone Strike on Bahrain Injures 32 — Including 2-Month-Old Infant

A drone attack on a residential area in Bahrain injured 32 people, including a 2-month-old infant. The youngest victim of this conflict symbolizes the indiscriminate nature of the violence.

Source: Bahrain Ministry of Health, WHO
Civilian Casualties
Mar 20

170 Children Killed in Single School Strike on Day 1

On the first day of the conflict, 170 children were killed in a single devastating strike on a school compound. The UN called it the deadliest attack on education in modern warfare.

Source: UNICEF, UN OCHA
Economic Crisis
Mar 19

Oil Surges Past $114 Per Barrel — Worst Energy Crisis Since 1970s

Brent crude has surged past $114 per barrel, up 50% since the conflict began. Energy analysts warn this is the worst energy crisis since the 1970s oil shock.

Source: EIA, Bloomberg
Supply Chain Crisis
Mar 18

Strait of Hormuz Threatened to Close — Global Shipping at Risk

20% of global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Military activity threatens permanent closure of this critical waterway, with 150+ ships already anchored.

Source: IMO, Reuters
Humanitarian Crisis
Mar 17

1 Million Displaced in Lebanon — Gulf Workers Stranded Across Region

1 million people displaced in Lebanon alone. 35 lakh Indian workers, millions of Pakistani, Filipino, Bangladeshi and other workers stranded across Gulf states.

Source: UNHCR, ILO, MEA India

Why Civilians Matter: The Human Cost of War

CiviliansMatter is the world's civilian voice against war. No sides. Only humans.

In just 24 days, 2,400+ civilians have been killed including 300 children. 18,000 injured. 80,000 buildings destroyed. 170 children killed in a single school strike. Oil prices surged to $114/barrel — the worst energy crisis since the 1970s.

35 lakh Indian workers, 2 million Pakistani workers, millions of Filipino, Bangladeshi, Nepali, Sri Lankan and Egyptian workers are stranded in the Gulf. 1 million displaced in Lebanon alone. The Strait of Hormuz threatened to close forever.

Our petition demands world leaders prioritize civilian protection, establish humanitarian corridors, stop attacks on hospitals and schools, and work toward immediate ceasefire.

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