The Russian invasion of #Ukraine is massive contributor of conflict-emissions. In particular urban damage from #explosiveweapons, weapon use and landscape fires are massive sources that fuel #climatechange.
Here's the latest GHG report via @ecodiya.bsky.social
en.ecoaction.org.ua/climate-dama...
Here's the latest GHG report via @ecodiya.bsky.social
en.ecoaction.org.ua/climate-dama...
February 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Russian invasion of #Ukraine is massive contributor of conflict-emissions. In particular urban damage from #explosiveweapons, weapon use and landscape fires are massive sources that fuel #climatechange.
Here's the latest GHG report via @ecodiya.bsky.social
en.ecoaction.org.ua/climate-dama...
Here's the latest GHG report via @ecodiya.bsky.social
en.ecoaction.org.ua/climate-dama...
📢 Throw back to our campaign on #RightToHealth & #ExplosiveWeapons!
💡We’ve shed light on the gaps and challenges to #AccessToHealth when explosive weapons are used.
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💡We’ve shed light on the gaps and challenges to #AccessToHealth when explosive weapons are used.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:52 AM
📢 Throw back to our campaign on #RightToHealth & #ExplosiveWeapons!
💡We’ve shed light on the gaps and challenges to #AccessToHealth when explosive weapons are used.
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💡We’ve shed light on the gaps and challenges to #AccessToHealth when explosive weapons are used.
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1/2 Muhannad Alnajjar was 14 years old when explosive violence began in Syria in 2012. Throughout the war, the Syrian government and other parties to conflict made extensive use of #explosiveweapons in urban areas.
August 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
1/2 Muhannad Alnajjar was 14 years old when explosive violence began in Syria in 2012. Throughout the war, the Syrian government and other parties to conflict made extensive use of #explosiveweapons in urban areas.
🚨 The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas causes devastating civilian harm – instantly and for years to come.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
#NotATarget
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
#NotATarget
May 21, 2026 at 9:27 AM
🚨 The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas causes devastating civilian harm – instantly and for years to come.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
#NotATarget
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
#NotATarget
🚑⚕ On Monday, we celebrated #WorldHealthDay #WHD2025 with a focus on the impact of #ExplosiveWeapons on women’s health.
📢 Stay tuned! In the coming weeks, we’ll share more findings on the impact of explosive weapons on #RightToHealth #AccessToHealth.
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📢 Stay tuned! In the coming weeks, we’ll share more findings on the impact of explosive weapons on #RightToHealth #AccessToHealth.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
🚑⚕ On Monday, we celebrated #WorldHealthDay #WHD2025 with a focus on the impact of #ExplosiveWeapons on women’s health.
📢 Stay tuned! In the coming weeks, we’ll share more findings on the impact of explosive weapons on #RightToHealth #AccessToHealth.
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📢 Stay tuned! In the coming weeks, we’ll share more findings on the impact of explosive weapons on #RightToHealth #AccessToHealth.
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#ExplosiveWeapons devastate already underfunded #Rehabilitation services: destroying facilities, endangering specialists, leaving survivors without care.
🚨 Often, #rehab is overlooked in emergency responses, despite its life-changing impact.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RehabMatters
🚨 Often, #rehab is overlooked in emergency responses, despite its life-changing impact.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RehabMatters
April 21, 2025 at 5:55 AM
#ExplosiveWeapons devastate already underfunded #Rehabilitation services: destroying facilities, endangering specialists, leaving survivors without care.
🚨 Often, #rehab is overlooked in emergency responses, despite its life-changing impact.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RehabMatters
🚨 Often, #rehab is overlooked in emergency responses, despite its life-changing impact.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RehabMatters
🌍 In #Sudan, #Gaza, #Syria, #Ukraine… Already fragile health systems are further devastated by the use of #ExplosiveWeapons
🚨 Entire communities, including pregnant women, children, chronic patients, are left without #AccessToHealth.
🚨 Entire communities, including pregnant women, children, chronic patients, are left without #AccessToHealth.
April 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
🌍 In #Sudan, #Gaza, #Syria, #Ukraine… Already fragile health systems are further devastated by the use of #ExplosiveWeapons
🚨 Entire communities, including pregnant women, children, chronic patients, are left without #AccessToHealth.
🚨 Entire communities, including pregnant women, children, chronic patients, are left without #AccessToHealth.
🚨 𝗡𝗚𝗢𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 #𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲:
NGOs denounce the extensive use of #ExplosiveWeapons in cities.
🔴 In April 2025, at least 209 civilians were killed & 1,146 injured, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2024.
#StopBombingCivilians
👉 reliefweb.int/report/ukrai...
NGOs denounce the extensive use of #ExplosiveWeapons in cities.
🔴 In April 2025, at least 209 civilians were killed & 1,146 injured, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2024.
#StopBombingCivilians
👉 reliefweb.int/report/ukrai...
NGOs statement on rising civilian casualties in Ukraine: stop bombing civilians - Ukraine
News and Press Release in English on Ukraine about Protection and Human Rights; published on 16 Jul 2025 by HALO, Helvetas and 3count other organizations
reliefweb.int
July 17, 2025 at 5:57 AM
🚨 𝗡𝗚𝗢𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 #𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲:
NGOs denounce the extensive use of #ExplosiveWeapons in cities.
🔴 In April 2025, at least 209 civilians were killed & 1,146 injured, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2024.
#StopBombingCivilians
👉 reliefweb.int/report/ukrai...
NGOs denounce the extensive use of #ExplosiveWeapons in cities.
🔴 In April 2025, at least 209 civilians were killed & 1,146 injured, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2024.
#StopBombingCivilians
👉 reliefweb.int/report/ukrai...
It's estimated that between one in 10 and one in 20 bombs fired into #Gaza did not go off, leaving civilians in constant danger of #ExplosiveWeapons.
April 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It's estimated that between one in 10 and one in 20 bombs fired into #Gaza did not go off, leaving civilians in constant danger of #ExplosiveWeapons.
The most comprehensive @ICRC statement of the year on disarmament issues, at the #UNGA79 #FirstCommittee.
#IHL #ExplosiveWeapons #EWiPA #CCM #Mines #ArmsTransfer #AWS #AI #Cyber #Space #NuclearWeapons
www.icrc.org/en/stat...
#IHL #ExplosiveWeapons #EWiPA #CCM #Mines #ArmsTransfer #AWS #AI #Cyber #Space #NuclearWeapons
www.icrc.org/en/stat...
October 18, 2024 at 7:51 AM
The most comprehensive @ICRC statement of the year on disarmament issues, at the #UNGA79 #FirstCommittee.
#IHL #ExplosiveWeapons #EWiPA #CCM #Mines #ArmsTransfer #AWS #AI #Cyber #Space #NuclearWeapons
www.icrc.org/en/stat...
#IHL #ExplosiveWeapons #EWiPA #CCM #Mines #ArmsTransfer #AWS #AI #Cyber #Space #NuclearWeapons
www.icrc.org/en/stat...
1/ Yemen, Gaza, Ukraine... #ExplosiveWeapons amplifies existing patterns of exclusion & oppression, creating complex layered needs among most vulnerable groups, incl. women, children, older persons & persons with #disabilities
📖 Our report: tinyurl.com/35363em7
#HumanitarianAction #InclusionMatters
📖 Our report: tinyurl.com/35363em7
#HumanitarianAction #InclusionMatters
November 18, 2025 at 7:03 AM
1/ Yemen, Gaza, Ukraine... #ExplosiveWeapons amplifies existing patterns of exclusion & oppression, creating complex layered needs among most vulnerable groups, incl. women, children, older persons & persons with #disabilities
📖 Our report: tinyurl.com/35363em7
#HumanitarianAction #InclusionMatters
📖 Our report: tinyurl.com/35363em7
#HumanitarianAction #InclusionMatters
1/5 📅 Today is World Refugee Day
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas is a key driver of displacement, owing to the devastating consequences on civilians and civilian infrastructure that is essential to their survival.
#WorldRefugeeDay
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas is a key driver of displacement, owing to the devastating consequences on civilians and civilian infrastructure that is essential to their survival.
#WorldRefugeeDay
June 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
1/5 📅 Today is World Refugee Day
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas is a key driver of displacement, owing to the devastating consequences on civilians and civilian infrastructure that is essential to their survival.
#WorldRefugeeDay
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas is a key driver of displacement, owing to the devastating consequences on civilians and civilian infrastructure that is essential to their survival.
#WorldRefugeeDay
1/10 From Gaza to Ukraine, from the Sahel to Sudan, and Myanmar, “conflict is raging” says Antonio Guterres.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas across these contexts are having devastating and horrific effects on civilians.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas across these contexts are having devastating and horrific effects on civilians.
‘Peace is a choice’: UN chief urges diplomacy as wars spread from Gaza to Ukraine
Warning that the world is failing to uphold international law as wars stretch from Gaza to Ukraine, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres urged all nations to choose diplomacy over division and recomm...
news.un.org
July 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
1/10 From Gaza to Ukraine, from the Sahel to Sudan, and Myanmar, “conflict is raging” says Antonio Guterres.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas across these contexts are having devastating and horrific effects on civilians.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas across these contexts are having devastating and horrific effects on civilians.
1/ 130+ conflicts worldwide, and civilians still make up 90% of casualties when #ExplosiveWeapons hit towns & cities.
Ahead of the 2nd #EWIPA follow-up conference, civil society organisations at the #ProtectionForum calls for real action.
Ahead of the 2nd #EWIPA follow-up conference, civil society organisations at the #ProtectionForum calls for real action.
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
1/ 130+ conflicts worldwide, and civilians still make up 90% of casualties when #ExplosiveWeapons hit towns & cities.
Ahead of the 2nd #EWIPA follow-up conference, civil society organisations at the #ProtectionForum calls for real action.
Ahead of the 2nd #EWIPA follow-up conference, civil society organisations at the #ProtectionForum calls for real action.
🚨 The use of #explosiveweapons in towns and cities killed and injured civilians, destroyed critical infrastructure and impaired essential services.
Their effects last long after the fighting stops.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
bit.ly/4mspggI
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Their effects last long after the fighting stops.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
bit.ly/4mspggI
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
May 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🚨 The use of #explosiveweapons in towns and cities killed and injured civilians, destroyed critical infrastructure and impaired essential services.
Their effects last long after the fighting stops.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
bit.ly/4mspggI
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Their effects last long after the fighting stops.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
bit.ly/4mspggI
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
1/6 📅 Today is #WorldHealthDay
When towns and cities are bombed, it is always civilians who suffer most. The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas brings an unacceptable pattern of civilian suffering and causes widespread harm to vital infrastructure, such as hospitals.
When towns and cities are bombed, it is always civilians who suffer most. The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas brings an unacceptable pattern of civilian suffering and causes widespread harm to vital infrastructure, such as hospitals.
April 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
1/6 📅 Today is #WorldHealthDay
When towns and cities are bombed, it is always civilians who suffer most. The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas brings an unacceptable pattern of civilian suffering and causes widespread harm to vital infrastructure, such as hospitals.
When towns and cities are bombed, it is always civilians who suffer most. The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas brings an unacceptable pattern of civilian suffering and causes widespread harm to vital infrastructure, such as hospitals.
1/🚨 NEW REPORT | @hi-federation.bsky.social highlights how intersecting vulnerabilities shape lived experiences in contexts affected by #ExplosiveWeapons.
📘 Read: tinyurl.com/35363em7
#EWIPA #HumanitarianAction #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters
youtu.be/HICEfzdtnZI
📘 Read: tinyurl.com/35363em7
#EWIPA #HumanitarianAction #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters
youtu.be/HICEfzdtnZI
Lives at the intersections: vulnerability factors in context where explosive weapons are used
YouTube video by HI Advocacy
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM
1/🚨 NEW REPORT | @hi-federation.bsky.social highlights how intersecting vulnerabilities shape lived experiences in contexts affected by #ExplosiveWeapons.
📘 Read: tinyurl.com/35363em7
#EWIPA #HumanitarianAction #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters
youtu.be/HICEfzdtnZI
📘 Read: tinyurl.com/35363em7
#EWIPA #HumanitarianAction #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters
youtu.be/HICEfzdtnZI
1/2 The UN has issued a call for urgent, continued action to tackle the explosive ordnance crisis in Sudan, to protect civilians.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas poses a threat and risk long after initial impact and can affect civilians for generations.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas poses a threat and risk long after initial impact and can affect civilians for generations.
April 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
1/2 The UN has issued a call for urgent, continued action to tackle the explosive ordnance crisis in Sudan, to protect civilians.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas poses a threat and risk long after initial impact and can affect civilians for generations.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas poses a threat and risk long after initial impact and can affect civilians for generations.
To save lives from the use of #ExplosiveWeapons In Populated Areas #EWIPA, we must act before, during & after conflict.
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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June 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
To save lives from the use of #ExplosiveWeapons In Populated Areas #EWIPA, we must act before, during & after conflict.
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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🚨Persons with #disabilities face higher risk of injury & death from #ExplosiveWeapons, as they often cannot flee in time.
🚨They can experience psychological distress due to loss of access to disability-inclusive services, support networks, assistive devices
#EwipaDeclaration #RightToHealth #EHF2025
🚨They can experience psychological distress due to loss of access to disability-inclusive services, support networks, assistive devices
#EwipaDeclaration #RightToHealth #EHF2025
May 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
🚨Persons with #disabilities face higher risk of injury & death from #ExplosiveWeapons, as they often cannot flee in time.
🚨They can experience psychological distress due to loss of access to disability-inclusive services, support networks, assistive devices
#EwipaDeclaration #RightToHealth #EHF2025
🚨They can experience psychological distress due to loss of access to disability-inclusive services, support networks, assistive devices
#EwipaDeclaration #RightToHealth #EHF2025
#HealthWorkers, especially local professionals and volunteers, are on the front lines in areas where #ExplosiveWeapons are used.
🚨Yet, their security risks & mental health challenges often go unaddressed in response efforts.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#AccessToHealth
🚨Yet, their security risks & mental health challenges often go unaddressed in response efforts.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#AccessToHealth
May 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
#HealthWorkers, especially local professionals and volunteers, are on the front lines in areas where #ExplosiveWeapons are used.
🚨Yet, their security risks & mental health challenges often go unaddressed in response efforts.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#AccessToHealth
🚨Yet, their security risks & mental health challenges often go unaddressed in response efforts.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#AccessToHealth
#ExplosiveWeapons cause complex injuries that demand urgent #rehabilitation & #AssistiveTechnologies, like brain & spinal trauma, amputations...
💣After conflicts, unexploded ordnance continues to harm civilians.
📢 #RehabMatters !
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
💣After conflicts, unexploded ordnance continues to harm civilians.
📢 #RehabMatters !
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
April 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
#ExplosiveWeapons cause complex injuries that demand urgent #rehabilitation & #AssistiveTechnologies, like brain & spinal trauma, amputations...
💣After conflicts, unexploded ordnance continues to harm civilians.
📢 #RehabMatters !
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
💣After conflicts, unexploded ordnance continues to harm civilians.
📢 #RehabMatters !
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
“The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas risks severe harm to civilians, especially children, and should be avoided at all costs."
Read here ⬇️ www.savethechildren.net/news/escalat...
Read here ⬇️ www.savethechildren.net/news/escalat...
ESCALATION OF HOSTILITIES ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST PUTS MILLIONS OF CHILDREN AT RISK
“Save the Children is deeply concerned by recent developments and Israeli and Iranian air strikes with reports emerging that children have already been killed, adding to an already fragile and volatil...
www.savethechildren.net
June 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
“The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas risks severe harm to civilians, especially children, and should be avoided at all costs."
Read here ⬇️ www.savethechildren.net/news/escalat...
Read here ⬇️ www.savethechildren.net/news/escalat...
📢Populations affected by #ExplosiveWeapons need #MentalHealth support.
✅ Governments and donors must invest in stronger policies and funding to integrate long-term mental health services into healthcare responses.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
✅ Governments and donors must invest in stronger policies and funding to integrate long-term mental health services into healthcare responses.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
May 1, 2025 at 5:49 AM
📢Populations affected by #ExplosiveWeapons need #MentalHealth support.
✅ Governments and donors must invest in stronger policies and funding to integrate long-term mental health services into healthcare responses.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
✅ Governments and donors must invest in stronger policies and funding to integrate long-term mental health services into healthcare responses.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth