Former humanitarian worker. Founder and Director of My Petite Gallery - an online art gallery with a focus on refugee artists and artists from conflict areas.
New York, USA
Joined July 2009
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In our latest Issue Brief, we examine the impact of private military companies on the protection of civilians. From #Iraq to #Mozambique, #Libya to #CAR, #PMC continue to negatively impact civilians. Read our findings and recommendations here: bit.ly/3ukjeoH
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Say NO to explosive weapons in populated areas!
Civilians already bear the greatest brunt in conflict. We are calling on States to support a new political declaration to put an end to the use of these weapons.
Our statement: bit.ly/3GfgiAY
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The @UN condemns the senseless killing of 8 people including 7 humanitarians murdered in a brutal attack in Niger, as well as the killing of an aid worker in Cameroon.
Our deepest sympathy to the families, colleagues, & friends of the victims. bit.ly/33MSSzM #NotATarget
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The world needs the right conditions to effectively fight #COVID19.
Here is how respect for the rules of war makes a difference.:
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The @UN appeal for a global ceasefire appeal continues to resonate across the world.
I'm deeply grateful to all @UN Messengers of Peace, #GlobalGoals Advocates, and the more than one million people who have made their voice heard in support of peace.
bit.ly/2JEnZ5e
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Geneva Call is proud to announce the launching of a book on Non-State Actors and #IHL, edited by its Legal Advisor Ezequiel Heffes. Join us at the @Geneva_Academy for its official launch on March 16 -> more info geneva-academy.ch/event/all-…
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Humanitarian gaming. Here is our @ICRC new #FortniteLiferun game. Next we are working on a really exciting one about policymaking at HQ. Stand by for a mega adrenalin rush 😉
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Attacks on:
Museums
Religious sites
Historic monuments
Are attacks on:
Our identity.
Our history.
Our humanity.
Cultural property is protected under law. Even during war.
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It doesn’t matter if you’re in this galaxy or one far, far away.
The rules of war still apply.
#TheRiseofSkywalker is out in cinemas so let’s imagine how those rules could apply to Star Wars.
We won’t spoil the plot, but we might spoil your favourite movie. #thread
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Wanting to embrace a career in the #humanitarian and human rights sectors?
Apply to our #LLM in #IHL and #HumanRights for the 2020-2021 academic year geneva-academy.ch/masters/ll…
ALT Visual presenting the LLM programme
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A military escalation into North-East #Syria would cut lifeline to large populations, there will be countless civilian casualties and large displacements. We need political talks and mediation - not more war were there is already widespread suffering.
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So many women put themselves on the front lines to make a difference in the world.
Join us in celebrating #WomenHumanitarians everywhere who are helping make the world a healthier, happier and safer place.
worldhumanitarianday.org
#WHD2019
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Ebola, outsourcing risk, and Yemen’s complicated chaos: updates on our 10 crises and trends to watch in 2019. thenewhumanitarian.org/featu…
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When does humanitarian aid become a criminal offence?
thenewhumanitarian.org/news/…
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Today is the 1st ever #DiplomacyDay. We at @ICRC engage in humanitarian diplomacy to advance the interests of people affected by conflict & violence, broaden respect for #IHL, & preserve humanitarian space.
For more, listen to @HSlimICRC w @MarkLGoldberg go.shr.lc/2L9bJwS
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We’re pleased @ICRC that #UNSC Res2462 adopted today upholds #IHL and principled humanitarian action. But we’re still concerned because counterterrorism measures can impact impartial humanitarian action. That’s why I spoke to #UNSC today. My remarks here👇 icrc.org/en/document/icrc-st…
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How can the international community better understand armed groups & encourage compliance w/ norms of international humanitarian law? Find out Friday: ipinst.org/2018/11/roots-of-…
@ICRC @RMardiniICRC @ICRC_NYC @FKMohammed1 @AfricanUnionUN @UNPeacekeeping @sofisolomon @UNOCHA @ALupel
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“How will we maintain & preserve #humanitarian principles while we add the peace component to the humanitarian-dev nexus, as per the Grand Bargain commitment?” Read @DFID’s Barbara Lecq's response after the 11 Sept @ICVAnetwork & PHAP webinar at: phap.org/11sep2018-follow-up
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It's not ideal to return from a partial twitter hiatus for self-promotional purposes, but I really care about this story so here goes: irinnews.org/special-report/…
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Vous êtes professionnels de l'humanitaire?✔️
Vous devez prendre des décisions qui auront un impact humanitaire sur le terrain? ✔️
Ce cours de #DIH se déroulera à Dakar, du 15 au 19 octobre.
Postulez: bit.ly/coursDIH
