“We want women leaders to urge that we have a ceasefire because you cannot fight a crime with a crime”: Mary Robinson joins Amina J Mohammed & fellow women leaders to call for a ceasefire in #Gaza & fresh efforts for a lasting two-state solution. #WomenForPeace #Israel #Palestine

Brilliant investigation by Nick Turse revealing how US killed a mother & a child in a drone strike in Mogadishu. “More than 5 years after the strike, Mariam & Luul’s family has not been contacted by any U.S. official or received a condolence payment.” theintercept.com/2023/11/12/som…

The scenes unfolding beyond the Rafah border are not just statistics: they are human stories of suffering, anguish, loss. Over the past few weeks, aid has come through this border but more is needed. Hear from the IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain from the Rafah border.

We denounce the death warrant of civilians trapped in Al-Shifa hospital signed by the Israeli military. There needs to be an urgent and unconditional ceasefire from all warring parties; humanitarian aid must be supplied in #Gaza now ⤵️ msf.org/gaza-patients-…

🚨#Ireland: Sinn Féin will bring a motion forward which will call on the Government to refer to the #Israeli attacks in #Gaza to the International Criminal Court (#ICC) for investigation. thejournal.ie/sinn-fein-soci…

Afghan refugees in Pakistan are facing mass detentions and deportations. Over 170,000 Afghans, many of whom have lived in Pakistan for years, have had to leave since the government gave an ultimatum for all ‘unregistered foreign nationals’ to depart Pakistan in October.

The indefinite siege on fuel and other vital supplies for #Gaza deny children life saving healthcare and water. It is the very definition of collective punishment of innocent populations in violation of international law.

International Humanitarian Law is explicitly clear that hospitals and medical personnel must be protected. Attacks on hospitals are attacks on humanity. Take action to uphold our shared humanity by demanding an immediate ceasefire in #Gaza. doctorswithoutborders.ca/canada-must-ca…

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: COP28 declaration to tie climate funding to conflict for the first time: The declaration has been welcomed by experts on climate and conflict, who say it “It “really shines a light on this massive problem”. But that’s not the whole picture… buff.ly/3QVSeaZ

Across Gaza, we need security guarantees to be able to deliver life-saving assistance. We stand ready to fulfill our role as a neutral intermediary & support evacuations of medical facilities in Gaza, but this requires an agreement by the parties.

"We are NOT in any way looking at PEACE; in fact, I haven't heard anybody talk about trying to bring a peace process to this thing. All I've heard is continued actions on the ground, which are particularly impacting children....creating generational wars." youtube.com/watch?v=HA2F11…

I had a chance to talk about how #InternationalCriminalLaw relates to #Gaza/#IsraelWar on NPR's On Point - "Israel, Hamas and the laws of war: A primer" with Meghna Chakrabarti npr.org/podcasts/51005… wbur.org/onpoint/2023/1…

Surgeon Dr. Tom Potokar shares on the situation from European Hospital, Gaza. Patients whose families have been killed, arriving with horrific injuries - full-body burns, shrapnel wounds, septic infection. A full list of admissions, and not enough time. "It is just relentless".

114. 114 epic, world-leading researchers contributed to this year's The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report, driven by the firm belief, that through a health lens, we can tackle climate change, and deliver a thriving future for all. And you can now read it, below: thelancet.com/journals/lance…

1/n 🧵 2023 The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report reveals human cost of climate inaction. 🌎 Regional data shows unequal health impacts 👨‍⚕️ Global projections show the grave and mounting health threats ❗ Outlines priority actions for healthy future #LancetClimate23 lancetcountdown.org/2023-report/

I'm appalled by reports of military raids in Al Shifa hospital in #Gaza. The protection of newborns, patients, medical staff and all civilians must override all other concerns. Hospitals are not battlegrounds.

In #Gaza, as Israeli forces enter Al-Shifa hospital, we call once again for the protection of medical staff, patients and displaced civilians sheltered inside the hospital. We are extremely worried for their lives.

" We cannot abandon our patients. If leave... who will treat them." As Israeli forces enter Al Shifa hospital we call once again for the protection of medical staff, patients and displaced civilians sheltered inside the hospital. We are extremely worried for their lives. #Gaza

The carnage in #Gaza reaches new levels of horror every day. The world must act before it is too late. On behalf of the humanitarian community, Tom Fletcher puts forward a comprehensive 10-point plan. But we need broad international support.