LI, DCAF and UN DPO co-organized a side event on the intersection of the Protection of Civilians and Women, Peace and Security – two agendas at the heart of upholding IHL and reducing civilian harm in conflict. Grateful for all the co-sponsors and participants for a fruitful discussion. #PoCWeek
May 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
LI, DCAF and UN DPO co-organized a side event on the intersection of the Protection of Civilians and Women, Peace and Security – two agendas at the heart of upholding IHL and reducing civilian harm in conflict. Grateful for all the co-sponsors and participants for a fruitful discussion. #PoCWeek
Hoy nos unimos a más de 80 Estados para recordar nuestra responsabilidad colectiva de proteger a los civiles y solicitar el cumplimiento del Derecho Internacional Humanitario.
La seguridad, dignidad y derechos de los civiles debe ser prioridad. #PoCWeek
@hectorgomezh.bsky.social
La seguridad, dignidad y derechos de los civiles debe ser prioridad. #PoCWeek
@hectorgomezh.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hoy nos unimos a más de 80 Estados para recordar nuestra responsabilidad colectiva de proteger a los civiles y solicitar el cumplimiento del Derecho Internacional Humanitario.
La seguridad, dignidad y derechos de los civiles debe ser prioridad. #PoCWeek
@hectorgomezh.bsky.social
La seguridad, dignidad y derechos de los civiles debe ser prioridad. #PoCWeek
@hectorgomezh.bsky.social
Starvation as a weapon is illegal.
But it happens.
Warring parties burn fields, kill livestock, block aid.
Families are forced to flee. Schools close. Children starve.
🛑 This is a war crime.
It also destroys futures.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #IHL #StarvationTactics
But it happens.
Warring parties burn fields, kill livestock, block aid.
Families are forced to flee. Schools close. Children starve.
🛑 This is a war crime.
It also destroys futures.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #IHL #StarvationTactics
May 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Starvation as a weapon is illegal.
But it happens.
Warring parties burn fields, kill livestock, block aid.
Families are forced to flee. Schools close. Children starve.
🛑 This is a war crime.
It also destroys futures.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #IHL #StarvationTactics
But it happens.
Warring parties burn fields, kill livestock, block aid.
Families are forced to flee. Schools close. Children starve.
🛑 This is a war crime.
It also destroys futures.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #IHL #StarvationTactics
📢 During #POCWeek, join ChildFund Alliance and partners for a vital discussion on how advocacy, diplomacy, and local leadership can strengthen civilian protection in conflict settings.
🗓️ 21 May | 4:45–6:15pm EDT
📍 Mission of Canada
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3YLCEma
#HumanitarianAction #POC2025
🗓️ 21 May | 4:45–6:15pm EDT
📍 Mission of Canada
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3YLCEma
#HumanitarianAction #POC2025
May 17, 2025 at 6:07 AM
📢 During #POCWeek, join ChildFund Alliance and partners for a vital discussion on how advocacy, diplomacy, and local leadership can strengthen civilian protection in conflict settings.
🗓️ 21 May | 4:45–6:15pm EDT
📍 Mission of Canada
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3YLCEma
#HumanitarianAction #POC2025
🗓️ 21 May | 4:45–6:15pm EDT
📍 Mission of Canada
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3YLCEma
#HumanitarianAction #POC2025
“5 Ways Civilians Face Severe Danger in Armed Conflict – And Why It Violates the Rules of War”
In wars, it's not just fighters who suffer.
Civilians—especially children—are targeted, displaced, and left without access to schools, food, and care.
🧵⬇️ #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #GCPEA
In wars, it's not just fighters who suffer.
Civilians—especially children—are targeted, displaced, and left without access to schools, food, and care.
🧵⬇️ #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #GCPEA
May 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“5 Ways Civilians Face Severe Danger in Armed Conflict – And Why It Violates the Rules of War”
In wars, it's not just fighters who suffer.
Civilians—especially children—are targeted, displaced, and left without access to schools, food, and care.
🧵⬇️ #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #GCPEA
In wars, it's not just fighters who suffer.
Civilians—especially children—are targeted, displaced, and left without access to schools, food, and care.
🧵⬇️ #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #GCPEA
📣 Civilians living in conflict zones today are in more danger than ever before. NP, alongside 20 other leading orgs working to improve the protection of civilians (PoC) in armed conflict, have published a joint statement ahead of the UN Security Council Open Debate at the upcoming #PoCWeek.
May 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
📣 Civilians living in conflict zones today are in more danger than ever before. NP, alongside 20 other leading orgs working to improve the protection of civilians (PoC) in armed conflict, have published a joint statement ahead of the UN Security Council Open Debate at the upcoming #PoCWeek.
During the Protection of Civilians Week #PoCWeek, 🇬🇹 joined the statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize commitment to International Humanitarian Law, reaffirming the importance of strengthening the legal framework and ensuring its full implementation and respect.
May 21, 2026 at 7:53 PM
During the Protection of Civilians Week #PoCWeek, 🇬🇹 joined the statement on the Global Initiative to galvanize commitment to International Humanitarian Law, reaffirming the importance of strengthening the legal framework and ensuring its full implementation and respect.
En la Semana de Protección de Civiles #PoCWeek, 🇬🇹 se unió a la declaración sobre la Iniciativa Global para galvanizar el compromiso con el Derecho Internacional Humanitario, reafirmando la importancia de fortalecer el marco jurídico y asegurar su plena implementación y respeto.
May 21, 2026 at 7:52 PM
En la Semana de Protección de Civiles #PoCWeek, 🇬🇹 se unió a la declaración sobre la Iniciativa Global para galvanizar el compromiso con el Derecho Internacional Humanitario, reafirmando la importancia de fortalecer el marco jurídico y asegurar su plena implementación y respeto.
We’re kicking off #POCWeek with an ambassadorial roundtable See more @ipinst.bsky.social www.ipinst.org/pocxipi-2025
IPI Activities During POC Week 2025 - International Peace Institute
During Protection of Civilians Week 2025, check back here for updates on IPI’s events during POC week, the latest articles on POC from the Global Observatory, and recommended reading.
www.ipinst.org
May 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We’re kicking off #POCWeek with an ambassadorial roundtable See more @ipinst.bsky.social www.ipinst.org/pocxipi-2025
As attacks on civilians increase, it's time to rethink protection. At POCWeek in NYC, a roundtable will explore bold, multidisciplinary strategies beyond IHL to strengthen civilian safety. Join the conversation! odi.org/en/events/re...
Reducing violence and its impacts on civilians: how to re-centre protection amidst a world in flux
In conversation with leading protection experts, this roundtable will examine concrete approaches and interventions to meet this challenge including humanitarian diplomacy, dialogue, mediation, commun...
odi.org
May 17, 2025 at 8:09 AM
As attacks on civilians increase, it's time to rethink protection. At POCWeek in NYC, a roundtable will explore bold, multidisciplinary strategies beyond IHL to strengthen civilian safety. Join the conversation! odi.org/en/events/re...
ChildFund Alliance and partners will host a side event during Protection of Civilians Week, examining the tools needed to protection children impacted by conflict.
📍Where: UN HQ
📆When: May 20, 1.15pm EST
#ChildrenInConflict #HumanitarianAction #POCWeek
📍Where: UN HQ
📆When: May 20, 1.15pm EST
#ChildrenInConflict #HumanitarianAction #POCWeek
Implementing Tools to Protect Children Affected by Armed Conflict - World
News and Press Release in English on World about Education and Protection and Human Rights; published on 6 May 2025 by ChildFund Alliance, CIVIC and 19ount other organizations
reliefweb.int
May 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
ChildFund Alliance and partners will host a side event during Protection of Civilians Week, examining the tools needed to protection children impacted by conflict.
📍Where: UN HQ
📆When: May 20, 1.15pm EST
#ChildrenInConflict #HumanitarianAction #POCWeek
📍Where: UN HQ
📆When: May 20, 1.15pm EST
#ChildrenInConflict #HumanitarianAction #POCWeek
On #PoCWeek Portugal joined 89 MS, @euatun.bsky.social & @icrc.org on a stakeout on the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, reaffirming that respect for IHL & protection of civilians must remain absolute priorities, in all conflicts & by all parties
May 20, 2026 at 9:16 PM
On #PoCWeek Portugal joined 89 MS, @euatun.bsky.social & @icrc.org on a stakeout on the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law, reaffirming that respect for IHL & protection of civilians must remain absolute priorities, in all conflicts & by all parties
Die Realität ist eindeutig: #Landminen, ebenso wie #Explosivwaffen in bevölkerten Gebieten und #Streubomben töten & verletzen #Zivilist*innen weltweit, besonders Kinder. #PoCWeek 2/2
May 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Die Realität ist eindeutig: #Landminen, ebenso wie #Explosivwaffen in bevölkerten Gebieten und #Streubomben töten & verletzen #Zivilist*innen weltweit, besonders Kinder. #PoCWeek 2/2
88 member states have signed declaration to strengthen the protection of civilians from the use of EWIPA.
But signing is just the start — we need stronger, faster implementation to turn commitments into real protection on the ground.
#ProtectCivilians #POCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #SafeSchools
But signing is just the start — we need stronger, faster implementation to turn commitments into real protection on the ground.
#ProtectCivilians #POCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #SafeSchools
May 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
88 member states have signed declaration to strengthen the protection of civilians from the use of EWIPA.
But signing is just the start — we need stronger, faster implementation to turn commitments into real protection on the ground.
#ProtectCivilians #POCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #SafeSchools
But signing is just the start — we need stronger, faster implementation to turn commitments into real protection on the ground.
#ProtectCivilians #POCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #SafeSchools
When water systems are attacked, entire communities suffer—especially children.
💧 No clean water = no sanitation = disease outbreaks.
💧 Girls often drop out of school to collect water.
Targeting water is a violation of humanitarian law.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #RightToWater
💧 No clean water = no sanitation = disease outbreaks.
💧 Girls often drop out of school to collect water.
Targeting water is a violation of humanitarian law.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #RightToWater
May 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
When water systems are attacked, entire communities suffer—especially children.
💧 No clean water = no sanitation = disease outbreaks.
💧 Girls often drop out of school to collect water.
Targeting water is a violation of humanitarian law.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #RightToWater
💧 No clean water = no sanitation = disease outbreaks.
💧 Girls often drop out of school to collect water.
Targeting water is a violation of humanitarian law.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #RightToWater
Explosive weapons destroy civilian infrastructure, including schools.
In 2024, 1 in 3 attacks on education involved explosive weapons.
Classrooms collapse. Children die. Teachers disappear.
#EWIPA #EducationUnderAttack #PoCWeek
In 2024, 1 in 3 attacks on education involved explosive weapons.
Classrooms collapse. Children die. Teachers disappear.
#EWIPA #EducationUnderAttack #PoCWeek
May 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Explosive weapons destroy civilian infrastructure, including schools.
In 2024, 1 in 3 attacks on education involved explosive weapons.
Classrooms collapse. Children die. Teachers disappear.
#EWIPA #EducationUnderAttack #PoCWeek
In 2024, 1 in 3 attacks on education involved explosive weapons.
Classrooms collapse. Children die. Teachers disappear.
#EWIPA #EducationUnderAttack #PoCWeek
When hospitals are destroyed, children die of treatable illnesses.
But it's more than that—sick teachers can’t return to class. Kids with injuries or trauma go unsupported.
Healthcare and education are deeply connected.
Both must be protected.
#ProtectCivilians #IHL #PoCWeek #GCPEA
But it's more than that—sick teachers can’t return to class. Kids with injuries or trauma go unsupported.
Healthcare and education are deeply connected.
Both must be protected.
#ProtectCivilians #IHL #PoCWeek #GCPEA
May 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
When hospitals are destroyed, children die of treatable illnesses.
But it's more than that—sick teachers can’t return to class. Kids with injuries or trauma go unsupported.
Healthcare and education are deeply connected.
Both must be protected.
#ProtectCivilians #IHL #PoCWeek #GCPEA
But it's more than that—sick teachers can’t return to class. Kids with injuries or trauma go unsupported.
Healthcare and education are deeply connected.
Both must be protected.
#ProtectCivilians #IHL #PoCWeek #GCPEA
Sexual violence is used to terrorize.
In conflict zones, survivors—often girls—are pulled out of school due to stigma, trauma, or pregnancy.
No child should lose education because of this brutality.
Sexual violence is a violation of humanitarian law.
#StopRapeInWar #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack
In conflict zones, survivors—often girls—are pulled out of school due to stigma, trauma, or pregnancy.
No child should lose education because of this brutality.
Sexual violence is a violation of humanitarian law.
#StopRapeInWar #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack
May 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Sexual violence is used to terrorize.
In conflict zones, survivors—often girls—are pulled out of school due to stigma, trauma, or pregnancy.
No child should lose education because of this brutality.
Sexual violence is a violation of humanitarian law.
#StopRapeInWar #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack
In conflict zones, survivors—often girls—are pulled out of school due to stigma, trauma, or pregnancy.
No child should lose education because of this brutality.
Sexual violence is a violation of humanitarian law.
#StopRapeInWar #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack
Worldwide, the need for the protection of civilians increases while institutional capacity & political consensus are under strain. Kicking off #PoCWeek, 🇨🇭 affirms we must ensure PoC doesn’t become a casualty of reform, austerity & lack of political will, but remains a priority.
May 18, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Worldwide, the need for the protection of civilians increases while institutional capacity & political consensus are under strain. Kicking off #PoCWeek, 🇨🇭 affirms we must ensure PoC doesn’t become a casualty of reform, austerity & lack of political will, but remains a priority.