Next week is President Biden' deadline to report on Israel's compliance with NSM-20, which covers restrictions on humanitarian aid, violations of int'l law, and failure to protect civilians. The report is unlikely to be honest. Here's the reality of Israel's violations of the policy. 🧵1/

US cluster munition transfers ignore the devastating, long-term humanitarian consequences of these weapons & comprehensive ban treaty signed by 124 governments. Our coalition urges the @whitehouse to change course now - statement: noclusterbombs.org/news/2024/04/2…

.Department of Defense 🇺🇸 has just published its 2022 report on civilian casualties caused by US operations (due almost a year ago).

DoD reported zero civilian casualties in 2022, and made zero ex gratia payments that year. 🧵

media.defense.gov/2024/Apr/25/20…

Glad to lead important + timely discussion on military policy and practice on explosive weapons at #EWIPAOslo with INEW Norway MFA Ireland at UN Article36 CIVIC ICRC U.S. Mission to the UN KingdomNL at UN MFA Austria sharing good practices + agreeing civilians are #NotATarget .

Thank you to the members of Congress below who voted to reject unconditional military aid to Israel in the face of staggering civilian harm & starvation in Gaza.

We reiterate our call to stop US arms transfers, comply with US & int'l law, and use US leverage for a #CeasefireNOW .

Session 2 has begun and is moderated by Wendy MacClinchy on “Responding to the needs of People and Communities.”

Dr.Hamza Alkateab speaks on how #EWIPA impacts healthcare, “healthcare providers can become the main target, a symbol of resilience and hope.”

#ProtectionForum24

“Gaza is beyond repair. No universities exist anymore. Schools, hospitals destroyed. Ambulances targeted. Humanitarians attacked. It’s the most dangerous place in world to be a child.” Dr. Younis al-Khatib, Palestine Red Crescent Society
#NotATarget #ProtectionForum24

What is the #EWIPA Political Declaration exactly? Why are we - along w/ many other organizations - pushing so hard for its implementation by States? And what does successful implementation look like?

Check out these FAQs for more info: inew.org/wp-content/upl…

#ProtectionForum24

We look forward to taking part in the first int'l follow-up conference to review implementation of the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas since its initial adoption by 83 states in 2022.

Stay tuned for key insights this week. #ProtectionForum24 #EWIPA

Join CIVIC's team as Trusts & Foundations Manager! Forge partnerships, manage donor relations, & navigate complex application processes. Must have a strong understanding of fundraising environments, particularly in the USA.

Apply here before April 30th: civilians.bamboohr.com/careers/222

Fruitful exchange at the🇨🇭 #Swiss Mission yesterday on a must read-study on the the Role & Impacts of #HumanRights in🇺🇳 #UN Peace Operations!
➡️bit.ly/43YXQX8

🙏Thank you to all involved, in particular CIVIC, UN University Centre for Policy Research, The KAIPTC, Effectiveness of Peace Ops Network (#EPON) and SIPRI

Great news! This week, CIVIC and SPRAVDI — Stratcom Centre signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding aimed at combatting the dangerous impact of #disinformation on civilians in Ukraine during the war, focusing on civilian protection measures and emergency preparedness.

Human rights must remain a guiding principle in UN peace operations, including political missions and in transition settings, stated #KNL ’s Djeyhoun Ostowar Ostowar.

Together with SwitzerlandUN, #KingdomNL proudly co-hosted the launch of CIVIC’s research paper: civiliansinconflict.org/publications/r…

One year into the conflict in Sudan, CIVIC emphasizes the urgent need to adhere to international law, protect civilians & hold perpetrators accountable. All parties to the conflict must act decisively to limit harm & safeguard innocent lives.

Read more👇 civiliansinconflict.org/press-releases…

Proud that CIVIC was among the first ten signatories of this statement, now with 250+ orgs signed on!

#BREAKING : More than 250 NGOs call to stop sending weapons, parts and ammunition to #Israel and Palestinian armed groups. More than 33,000 people killed in #Gaza . We need a #CeasefireNOW #StopSendingArms

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