It's Protection of Civilians Week at the UN #POCweek2025
We need to ensure the protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers & their premises at all times, as well as civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, schools & UN premises. ~🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
We need to ensure the protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers & their premises at all times, as well as civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, schools & UN premises. ~🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's Protection of Civilians Week at the UN #POCweek2025
We need to ensure the protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers & their premises at all times, as well as civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, schools & UN premises. ~🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
We need to ensure the protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers & their premises at all times, as well as civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, schools & UN premises. ~🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
Geneva Call at #PoCWeek2025 : Proud to co-sponsor a discussion on multi-level humanitarian dialogue for civilian protection, and to join a UN SC Arria-formula meeting on protecting water in conflict. Protection starts with dialogue. More 👉 bit.ly/3H7utdE
May 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Geneva Call at #PoCWeek2025 : Proud to co-sponsor a discussion on multi-level humanitarian dialogue for civilian protection, and to join a UN SC Arria-formula meeting on protecting water in conflict. Protection starts with dialogue. More 👉 bit.ly/3H7utdE
This Tuesday, Geneva Call will contribute to two major discussions at #PoCWeek2025 aimed at strengthening protection for civilians in armed conflict, exploring how practical tools can help safeguard civilians in conflict environments.
Program description: www.unocha.org/events/prote...
Program description: www.unocha.org/events/prote...
May 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This Tuesday, Geneva Call will contribute to two major discussions at #PoCWeek2025 aimed at strengthening protection for civilians in armed conflict, exploring how practical tools can help safeguard civilians in conflict environments.
Program description: www.unocha.org/events/prote...
Program description: www.unocha.org/events/prote...
This week, MAG joined the 8th Protection of Civilians Week at the UN.
Protecting civilians is not just a humanitarian imperative, but an obligation.
International humanitarian law is strong; failure to uphold it costs lives. Principled action is urgently needed.
#POCweek2025
Protecting civilians is not just a humanitarian imperative, but an obligation.
International humanitarian law is strong; failure to uphold it costs lives. Principled action is urgently needed.
#POCweek2025
May 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This week, MAG joined the 8th Protection of Civilians Week at the UN.
Protecting civilians is not just a humanitarian imperative, but an obligation.
International humanitarian law is strong; failure to uphold it costs lives. Principled action is urgently needed.
#POCweek2025
Protecting civilians is not just a humanitarian imperative, but an obligation.
International humanitarian law is strong; failure to uphold it costs lives. Principled action is urgently needed.
#POCweek2025
DRC, Gaza, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sudan, Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
Civilians are #NotATarget! #PoCWeek2025
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
Civilians are #NotATarget! #PoCWeek2025
May 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
DRC, Gaza, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sudan, Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
Civilians are #NotATarget! #PoCWeek2025
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
Civilians are #NotATarget! #PoCWeek2025
Ahead of the Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians, we’ve joined 20 other NGOs in calling for urgent action by the international community to protect civilians and uphold their rights. #CivilianRights #NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
bit.ly/4duRGCW
bit.ly/4duRGCW
2025 NGO Statement Ahead of the Open Debate on Protection of Civilians
Ahead of the annual Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians on 22 May, the Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights and 20 other NGOs have released a joint statement calling on the interna...
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May 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ahead of the Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians, we’ve joined 20 other NGOs in calling for urgent action by the international community to protect civilians and uphold their rights. #CivilianRights #NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
bit.ly/4duRGCW
bit.ly/4duRGCW
Today:
➖ #Gaza: UN dispatches vital humanitarian assistance
➖ #Sudan: Hostilities, health threats imperil civilians
➖ #POCWeek2025: @UNReliefChief calls for action to protect civilians, recommit to humanitarian law
➖ UNCERF: supports action on cholera, climate
More: bit.ly/4kzPDje
➖ #Gaza: UN dispatches vital humanitarian assistance
➖ #Sudan: Hostilities, health threats imperil civilians
➖ #POCWeek2025: @UNReliefChief calls for action to protect civilians, recommit to humanitarian law
➖ UNCERF: supports action on cholera, climate
More: bit.ly/4kzPDje
May 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Today:
➖ #Gaza: UN dispatches vital humanitarian assistance
➖ #Sudan: Hostilities, health threats imperil civilians
➖ #POCWeek2025: @UNReliefChief calls for action to protect civilians, recommit to humanitarian law
➖ UNCERF: supports action on cholera, climate
More: bit.ly/4kzPDje
➖ #Gaza: UN dispatches vital humanitarian assistance
➖ #Sudan: Hostilities, health threats imperil civilians
➖ #POCWeek2025: @UNReliefChief calls for action to protect civilians, recommit to humanitarian law
➖ UNCERF: supports action on cholera, climate
More: bit.ly/4kzPDje
"When the rules of war are bent or ignored, civilians pay the price."
UN Relief Chief, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, addressed the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on #PoCWeek2025.
Full remarks: bit.ly/44L0WjV
UN Relief Chief, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, addressed the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on #PoCWeek2025.
Full remarks: bit.ly/44L0WjV
May 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"When the rules of war are bent or ignored, civilians pay the price."
UN Relief Chief, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, addressed the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on #PoCWeek2025.
Full remarks: bit.ly/44L0WjV
UN Relief Chief, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, addressed the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on #PoCWeek2025.
Full remarks: bit.ly/44L0WjV
🚨 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
DRC
Gaza
Myanmar
Sudan
Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
More on the Protection of Civilians week: bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #POCWeek2025
Gaza
Myanmar
Sudan
Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
More on the Protection of Civilians week: bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #POCWeek2025
May 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
DRC
Gaza
Myanmar
Sudan
Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
More on the Protection of Civilians week: bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #POCWeek2025
Gaza
Myanmar
Sudan
Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
More on the Protection of Civilians week: bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #POCWeek2025
🔴 Civilians are paying the highest price in today’s wars – killed, injured, displaced and denied aid.
Next week, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss the Secretary-General's latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Next week, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss the Secretary-General's latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
May 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🔴 Civilians are paying the highest price in today’s wars – killed, injured, displaced and denied aid.
Next week, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss the Secretary-General's latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Next week, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss the Secretary-General's latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Happening now! Side event at #POCWeek2025 ➡️
Strengthening Protection of Civilians through Advocacy, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Local Leadership, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Strengthening Protection of Civilians through Advocacy, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Local Leadership, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
May 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Happening now! Side event at #POCWeek2025 ➡️
Strengthening Protection of Civilians through Advocacy, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Local Leadership, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Strengthening Protection of Civilians through Advocacy, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Local Leadership, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Happening now! Side event at #POCWeek2025 ➡️
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
May 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happening now! Side event at #POCWeek2025 ➡️
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
AND ⏰ Happening today!
States are meeting at the UN Security Council to discuss the Secretary-General’s 🆕 report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Civilians pay the highest price in war. But they must be protected. They are #NotATarget
#PoCWeek2025
tinyurl.com/39a2rb3p
States are meeting at the UN Security Council to discuss the Secretary-General’s 🆕 report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Civilians pay the highest price in war. But they must be protected. They are #NotATarget
#PoCWeek2025
tinyurl.com/39a2rb3p
Protection of Civilians Week 2025
Now in its eighth edition, Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week 2025 brings together Member States, UN agencies, NGOs, and affected communities to share ideas and advance solutions to better protect civ...
www.unocha.org
May 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
AND ⏰ Happening today!
States are meeting at the UN Security Council to discuss the Secretary-General’s 🆕 report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Civilians pay the highest price in war. But they must be protected. They are #NotATarget
#PoCWeek2025
tinyurl.com/39a2rb3p
States are meeting at the UN Security Council to discuss the Secretary-General’s 🆕 report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Civilians pay the highest price in war. But they must be protected. They are #NotATarget
#PoCWeek2025
tinyurl.com/39a2rb3p
🔴 Civilians are paying the highest price in today’s wars – killed, injured, displaced and denied aid.
This Thursday, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the protection of #civilians in armed conflict.
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
This Thursday, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the protection of #civilians in armed conflict.
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
May 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🔴 Civilians are paying the highest price in today’s wars – killed, injured, displaced and denied aid.
This Thursday, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the protection of #civilians in armed conflict.
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
This Thursday, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the protection of #civilians in armed conflict.
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
🗓️ We’ll be sharing stories, lessons from the ground, and policy recommendations that show what’s possible when civilians are seen as leaders in their own protection.
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #PoCWeek2025
⬇️ Explore our upcoming events and join the conversation with us: bit.ly/43fRKS7
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #PoCWeek2025
⬇️ Explore our upcoming events and join the conversation with us: bit.ly/43fRKS7
Protection of Civilians Week 2025
Now in its eighth edition, Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week brings together governments, UN bodies, NGOs, and communities affected by conflict to share
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May 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🗓️ We’ll be sharing stories, lessons from the ground, and policy recommendations that show what’s possible when civilians are seen as leaders in their own protection.
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #PoCWeek2025
⬇️ Explore our upcoming events and join the conversation with us: bit.ly/43fRKS7
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #PoCWeek2025
⬇️ Explore our upcoming events and join the conversation with us: bit.ly/43fRKS7
📅May 19! Join our side event at #POCWeek2025:
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Register before May 16 👉https://tinyurl.com/2nzpna42
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Register before May 16 👉https://tinyurl.com/2nzpna42
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
May 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
📅May 19! Join our side event at #POCWeek2025:
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Register before May 16 👉https://tinyurl.com/2nzpna42
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Register before May 16 👉https://tinyurl.com/2nzpna42
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
🔸 This statement calls for UN Member States to strengthen #accountability and ensure robust implementation of protection mandates.
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #POCWeek2025
⬇️ Read the full statement:
bit.ly/4kdKLzZ
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #POCWeek2025
⬇️ Read the full statement:
bit.ly/4kdKLzZ
2025 NGO Statement Ahead of the Open Debate on Protection of Civilians
One year after the UN Secretary-General outlined the “resoundingly grim” state of civilian protection, the situation continues to deteriorate. 21 NGOs
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May 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
🔸 This statement calls for UN Member States to strengthen #accountability and ensure robust implementation of protection mandates.
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #POCWeek2025
⬇️ Read the full statement:
bit.ly/4kdKLzZ
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #POCWeek2025
⬇️ Read the full statement:
bit.ly/4kdKLzZ
Urge relanzar el #DIH y sus principios.
Exigimos la protección efectiva de los civiles en conflictos, especialmente de mujeres y niños, así como la infraestructura civil, incluidos hospitales y escuelas.
Debemos combatir la impunidad y garantizar la rendición de cuentas. #UNSC #PoCWeek2025
Exigimos la protección efectiva de los civiles en conflictos, especialmente de mujeres y niños, así como la infraestructura civil, incluidos hospitales y escuelas.
Debemos combatir la impunidad y garantizar la rendición de cuentas. #UNSC #PoCWeek2025
May 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Urge relanzar el #DIH y sus principios.
Exigimos la protección efectiva de los civiles en conflictos, especialmente de mujeres y niños, así como la infraestructura civil, incluidos hospitales y escuelas.
Debemos combatir la impunidad y garantizar la rendición de cuentas. #UNSC #PoCWeek2025
Exigimos la protección efectiva de los civiles en conflictos, especialmente de mujeres y niños, así como la infraestructura civil, incluidos hospitales y escuelas.
Debemos combatir la impunidad y garantizar la rendición de cuentas. #UNSC #PoCWeek2025
Today we join more than 80 States in recalling our collective responsibility to protect civilians and calling for compliance with international humanitarian law.
The safety, dignity and rights of civilians must be a priority. #POCweek2025
The safety, dignity and rights of civilians must be a priority. #POCweek2025
May 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Today we join more than 80 States in recalling our collective responsibility to protect civilians and calling for compliance with international humanitarian law.
The safety, dignity and rights of civilians must be a priority. #POCweek2025
The safety, dignity and rights of civilians must be a priority. #POCweek2025
Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, and UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, met during #PoCWeek2025 in New York to discuss how the Global Initiative is working to restore respect for the rules of war.
Learn more about the Global Initiative: www.icrc.org/en/global-in... #IHL
Learn more about the Global Initiative: www.icrc.org/en/global-in... #IHL
May 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, and UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, met during #PoCWeek2025 in New York to discuss how the Global Initiative is working to restore respect for the rules of war.
Learn more about the Global Initiative: www.icrc.org/en/global-in... #IHL
Learn more about the Global Initiative: www.icrc.org/en/global-in... #IHL
Over 120 armed conflicts rage on worldwide, with millions of civilians paying its humanitarian consequences.
As the Protection of Civilians Week begins, we remind all parties to conflicts: respect for the rules of war isn’t optional, it’s a legal obligation. #PoCWeek2025
As the Protection of Civilians Week begins, we remind all parties to conflicts: respect for the rules of war isn’t optional, it’s a legal obligation. #PoCWeek2025
May 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Over 120 armed conflicts rage on worldwide, with millions of civilians paying its humanitarian consequences.
As the Protection of Civilians Week begins, we remind all parties to conflicts: respect for the rules of war isn’t optional, it’s a legal obligation. #PoCWeek2025
As the Protection of Civilians Week begins, we remind all parties to conflicts: respect for the rules of war isn’t optional, it’s a legal obligation. #PoCWeek2025
Concern is one of 21 NGOs to sign this powerful plea to the UN ahead of today’s UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians.
Read the full statement ⏬
bit.ly/4jiagPM
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget
Read the full statement ⏬
bit.ly/4jiagPM
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget
May 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Concern is one of 21 NGOs to sign this powerful plea to the UN ahead of today’s UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians.
Read the full statement ⏬
bit.ly/4jiagPM
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget
Read the full statement ⏬
bit.ly/4jiagPM
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget
#ProtectionofCiviliansWeek
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
May 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#ProtectionofCiviliansWeek
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
During #POCweek2025 and on the occasion of the annual #UNSC debate on Protection of civilians, Croatia🇭🇷joined today the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece and 80 others, in a common call to respect #IHL always: not as a mere aspiration but a moral and legal obligation.
May 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
During #POCweek2025 and on the occasion of the annual #UNSC debate on Protection of civilians, Croatia🇭🇷joined today the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece and 80 others, in a common call to respect #IHL always: not as a mere aspiration but a moral and legal obligation.