Devastating earthquakes have hit Turkey and Syria, killing and injuring thousands of people. Survivors urgently need rescue, medical aid, shelter, blankets and food. Today the DEC is launching the #TurkeySyriaAppeal. Donate now to help save lives: dec.org.uk

We've now opened a Türkiye–Syria resource portal for responders. Key communication, community engagement & accountability tools compiled here: cdacnetwork.org/news/turkiye-s… We'll be keeping it updated – please share relevant resources! #CommIsAid #earthquaketurkiye #earthquake_syria

Radio has the power to bridge divides and foster understanding 📻 This #WorldRadioDay, CDAC members Amplifying Voices (UK) BBC Media Action DW Akademie Fondation Hirondelle & IMS showed us how they harness the potential of radio for peacebuilding: youtu.be/NSMb1fln910

#Midwives can prevent two thirds of maternal and newborn deaths worldwide 🤱🏽 That's why UNFPA and 20+ partners have renewed their commitment to strengthen and promote #midwifery models of care. Learn more: unf.pa/cai #IMNHC2023

How can the donor community use their power to drive the humanitarian sector to meet our AAP commitments? Join the discussion today, along with our Executive Director Marian Casey-Maslen + Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), CHS Alliance, IFRC, World Food Programme & UN Humanitarian Register to attend online docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… pic.x.com/uZKcVeFcyc

A pleasure to join Cosmas Sakala Zambia Red Cross Society; Marcia Wong USAID; and @andrivanmens Broken link hijacking POC today at #ECOSOCHAS panel on #AAP and donor responsibility - building a shared agenda. #commisiaid CDAC Network IFRC UN Humanitarian World Food Programme CHS Alliance Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)

Sobering and inspiring exhibition on 30 years of the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression mandate. Since 1993, more than 1600 media workers have been killed while working - a stark reminder of the important role of @irenekhan and previous mandate holders

Day Two Geneva #ECOSOCHAS: #migration #displacement #climateaction #RiskManagement #dataprotection #Afghanistan and more… Highlight was joining .CDAC Network, .IFRC and friends to discuss #accountability to the people we aim to serve. See you tomorrow 👋

Helen, I’m thrilled that you have been selected as the next leader of CDAC Network! Delighted to meet last week at our team meeting and know that you have the dynamism and vision to steer CDAC’s ambitious strategy and take our amazing Network to the next level in its development.

At a time when humanitarians are subject to disinformation campaigns, two-way communication is key to building trust with the communities we serve. #CommIsAid #NoMatterWhat #WorldHumanitarianDay

Just spoke with General Hemedti of #Sudan’s RSF and stressed the urgent need for stepped up access to people in need. With the current response not meeting the colossal needs, we hope to bring together the heads of all of the parties so that we can reach many, many more people.

In the critical days after the #MoroccoEarthquake, information will play a life-saving role. We recommend these immediate communication and engagement priorities for the response 👇 cdacnetwork.org/policy-briefs/… #CommIsAid

Morocco is linguistically diverse. Understanding the different languages and Amazigh dialects of affected people will be key for effective communication and engagement strategies – as well as being aware of the differences in written and spoken language preferences #CommIsAid

50,000 pregnant women in #Gaza cannot access health services. 5,500 will give birth this month. These women need urgent health care and protection. UNFPA urges all parties to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.

“We are a wide and diverse Network, and our unique focus is as relevant now as it was when CDAC was first established in 2009” – @GeoffLoane, Chair of the Board, welcomes CDAC members to Day 2 of our Annual General Assembly #CDAC23 #CommIsAid

#Measles is highly contagious and can infect 9 out of 10 unprotected contacts of each case. A single case can lead to 12 to 18 infections. The global decrease in vaccination rates led to large-scale outbreaks, risking millions of lives. bit.ly/3X3NaTx

Women often pay a heavy price in conflicts and crises. They are disproportionately affected by the increased violence, compromised health services, and more. #InternationalWomensDay

As fighting in El Fasher is escalating, famine is closing in on #Sudan. After more than a year of fighting across the country, almost 9 million people have been forced to flee. More engagement is urgently required to stop this senseless violence!

UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder reports from Al-Aqsa hospital in the Gaza Strip. “There is, and there only ever has been one solution to this, to end this suffering, and that is a ceasefire.”

International Counterterrorism Law by Stuart Casey-Maslen Explains clearly how international and domestic law criminalize terrorism, using treaties and case law to differentiate the many offences. 📚 cup.org/4fBfWDh #internationallaw