While Syrians were striving to recover from the devastating February 2023 #earthquake, Syrian regime forces continued their attacks on northwestern #Syria, the region most affected by the earthquake. October saw the highest level of attacks in four years. We collaborated with

The use of #explosiveweapons in armed conflict has had devastating consequences for aid workers. In Jan-June 2024, at least 75 aid workers were killed and 23 injured across 8 countries and 1 territory. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/WHD2024PressRe… #WorldHumanitarianDay Insecurity Insight

🔔 NEW! JULY 2024 UPDATE: Worldwide, at least 823 incidents of #explosiveweapon use were recorded in 26 countries and territories in July, which resulted in at least 4,592 civilian casualties. Bulletin: bit.ly/4e4SRbk #EWIPA

Adedeji Ebo recommends “parties to conflict should refrain from actions that could endanger civilians, including by avoiding the use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas” in briefing to the United Nations Security Council ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #EWIPA reliefweb.int/report/ukraine…

📢 Ahead of the #UNGA First Committee, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and @UNODA are hosting online regional briefings on 1-3 October to raise awareness of the Political Declaration and contribute to preparations for the second follow-up conference in 2025. Register here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ bit.ly/3AUz4ge

On 1-3 Oct, UNIDIR & UNODA Geneva, w/Costa Rica ONU Ginebra, will host online regional briefings on the #EWIPA Political Declaration 📖 Join us & key partners to learn more about the Declaration and get regional insights and updates on future activities ⬇️ 🔗 unidir.org/BriefingsEWIPA

Remarks from Lisa Chung Bender, GCPEA Secretariat' Executive Director, on the 5th International Day to #ProtectEducationFromAttack From #Gaza to #Sudan, #Ukraine, and beyond, urgent action is needed.