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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 5m

Register now to join the conversation and hear insights from Pishkafti Shokri, Geneva Call's Head of Programme in Iraq. 👉 genevapeaceweek.ch/en/register-1

#GenevaPeaceWeek #PeaceTalks

Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 16m

We look forward to this panel discussion! Don’t miss the chance to hear our Head of Programme, Pishkafti Shokri, share insights from Geneva Call’s work in Iraq.

Register now 👉 www.genevapeaceweek.ch/en/programme...

#GenevaPeaceWeek

Interpeace @interpeace.org · 13h

Civilian casualties in conflict rose 40% in 2024.

At #GPW25, Peace Panel will explore how #IHL and peacebuilding can work together to protect lives and foster recovery.

Learn more and register to attend - bit.ly/48IlLOQ

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 2d

Register now 👇

Our Head of Programme in Iraq, Pishkafti Shokri, will speak at the 2025 PeaceTalks event at 5pm on the 15th, and will also participate in a panel on "IHL and Humanitarian Action for Peace: Protecting People, Building Futures" at 1pm on the 16th.

#GPW25

GPP & Geneva Peace Week @gpplatform.ch · 3d

✨ Only 1 week to go until hashtag#GenevaPeaceWeek 2025!

From 13–17 October, we gather in Geneva and online to explore this year’s theme: Peace in Action.

👉 Explore the programme and register: lnkd.in/d_n4HSj5

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 5d

Geneva Call's Alain Délétroz met with MEP and @europarl.europa.eu DEVE Committee coordinator @charlesgoerens.bsky.social.

Discussions centred on Ukraine, the Sahel & growing attacks on #IHL.

Upholding IHL is vital to protect civilians & maintain a minimum of humanity in times of conflict.

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 5d

We thank @masz.bsky.social, Chair of the @europarl.europa.eu Security and Defence Committee, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, @poznaks.bsky.social and Marc Botenga for meeting with Geneva Call’s DG Alain Délétroz, to discuss the growing global challenge of civilians living under the control of AGDAs.

Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 6d

📢 We were happy to contribute with an article on a critical challenge in humanitarian action — misinformation and disinformation in conflict settings.

Our piece draws on field experience with armed groups and de facto authorities and explores proactive, responsive and precautionary strategies.

VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 8d

📢The 39th edition of VOICE Out Loud is out now!

With an interview from EU Commissioner @hadjalahbib.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
and contributions from @adradeutschland.bsky.social, @hias.org, @genevacall.org, & @medicosdelmundo.bsky.social.

👉 Read here: bit.ly/4gLfdRs

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 6d

We’re excited to welcome Carine Prestat as our new Director of Funding & Support Services. With 20+ years in the humanitarian sector, Carine brings deep expertise in governance, finance, HR & partnerships to strengthen Geneva Call’s mission of protecting civilians in armed conflicts.
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Geneva Call welcomes Carine Prestat as Director of Funding and Support Services | Geneva Call

We are pleased to announce that Carine Prestat has taken on the role of Director of Funding and Support Services at Geneva Call. With over two decades of experience in the humanitarian and non-profit ...

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VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · 14d

Hunger, floods, disease, and underfunding are pushing millions to the brink.

Humanitarian organisations, including many VOICE members, have signed a joint statement at the UN GA urging world leaders not to overlook Yemen’s worsening humanitarian crisis.

👉 Read the full statement: bit.ly/3WbvIwB

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 14d

As Geneva Call marks its 25th anniversary, we join the international community in welcoming the renewed global calls issued during the 2025 United Nations General Assembly to uphold international humanitarian law (IHL) and protect civilians in armed conflicts.
www.genevacall.org/news/geneva-...

Geneva Call statement – Gaza, UNGA 2025, and the urgency to reaffirm international humanitarian law | Geneva Call

As Geneva Call marks its 25th anniversary, we join the international community in welcoming the renewed global calls issued during the 2025 United Nations General Assembly to uphold international huma...

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · 29d

📢 Launching on 9 September — International Day to #ProtectEducationFromAttack: Geneva Call, in collaboration with Art to Face, unveils a new educational resource on protecting children and schools in Yemen.

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From storytelling to action: In conflict-affected Yemen, a new engagement resource to enhance the protection of schools from attacks | Geneva Call

Over the past decade, the conflict in Yemen has become increasingly complex — with children facing grave risks. Attacks against schools, the use of schools for military purposes, and child recruitment...

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Sep 8

À l’heure où l’Appel de Genève marque ses 25 ans, notre DG Alain Délétroz alerte sur la mise en péril du droit international humanitaire et ses conséquences sur le discours des groupes armés.
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L'Appel de Genève alerte sur le recul du DIH et l'impact de Gaza

L'Appel de Genève s'inquiète de l'"effondrement" du droit international humanitaire (DIH), dû notamment aux grandes puissances. Son directeur observe l'"impact mondial" de l'attitude israélienne à Gaz...

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Sep 5

Last night, we had the honour of marking a key milestone for the organization: 25 years of Geneva Call’s commitment to protecting civilians in armed conflict. #ProtectCivilians #IHL
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Geneva Call marks 25 years of putting humanity first | Geneva Call

On September 4th, we had the honour of marking a key milestone for the organization: 25 years of Geneva Call’s commitment to protecting civilians in armed conflict. At a time when civilians around the...

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Sep 3

🎙️ À l’occasion du 25e anniversaire de l’organisation, Alain Délétroz revient sur les grands enjeux de la protection des civils en zones de guerre, ainsi que sur le travail mené auprès des groupes armés. #ProtectionDesCivils #DroitInternationalHumanitaire www.lemanbleu.ch/fr/Actualite...

Alain Délétroz: «On vit un moment sombre pour la Genève humanitaire»

L’«Appel de Genève» célèbre 25 ans d'aide humanitaire. Son directeur alerte sur une dégradation généralisée.

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Aug 19

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we demand action for humanitarians. We condemn the failure to protect them and those they serve. We remember those we’ve lost and say: end impunity. #ActforHumanity

UN Humanitarian @unocha.org · Aug 18

To those with power and influence.

Last year, we called on you to act:
🔴Respect the rules of war.
🔴Protect humanitarians and civilians.
🔴End impunity.

Nothing changed.

How much more suffering will you ignore?

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we urge you to #ActForHumanity – now.

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Aug 19

The normalization of violence against humanitarian workers and lack of accountability must end. Humanitarian personnel, assets and space to operate must be protected. Attacks on them must stop.

VOICE (Voluntary Organisations In Cooperation in Emergency) @voiceeu.bsky.social · Aug 19

Every day, humanitarian workers risk their lives to support people in need, often in the most dangerous conditions.

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we call on Member States to #ActForHumanity and ensure their protection.
Remember that humanitarians are #NotATarget!

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Aug 19

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour those who protect humanity, and those we've lost.

In conflicts around the world, civilians suffer. Aid workers are attacked. International Humanitarian Law is ignored.

Accountability is urgent. #ActForHumanity

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Not Just a Tribute - A Wake-Up Call: World Humanitarian Day 2025 | Geneva Call

Each year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day honours the memory of humanitarian workers who have been killed or injured in the course of their work – and it pays tribute to those who continue to ris...

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Aug 15

On #WorldHumanitarianDay on 19 August, we honour humanitarian workers everywhere, commemorate those we have lost to increasing violence, and rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

UN Humanitarian @unocha.org · Aug 12

19 August is #WorldHumanitarianDay.

Last year, we urged leaders to stop the killing of aid workers.

They listened – then looked away.

This year, we sound the alarm with sharper urgency:
❗ Protect humanitarians.
❗ Respect the rules of war.
❗ End impunity.

#ActForHumanity

Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Jul 28

Geneva Call’s DG Alain Délétroz visited #Sudan last week, where civilians continue to suffer amid ongoing violence. Encouragingly, nearly 10 AGDAs are integrating #IHL into their practices. We aim to expand our impact both thematically and geographically.

Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Jul 18

A productive week of engagement with key partners from the EU institutions and diplomatic missions included a meeting with DG ECHO Deputy Director-General Hans Das. Discussions focused on pressing challenges in Sudan, the Sahel, DRC, and Syria.

@eplo-network.bsky.social @voiceeu.bsky.social #IHL

Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Jul 18

🌍 DG Alain Délétroz met with Mr. Olof Skoog on Wednesday to discuss humanitarian action in Ukraine, the Sahel, DRC & Sudan. We're grateful for the @eudiplomacy.bsky.social’s strong support for our mission to protect civilians through #IHL & dialogue.

@voiceeu.bsky.social @eplo-network.bsky.social

Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Jul 16

🌍 Grateful for the continued support of the EU Commission's Service for Foreign Policy Instruments in advancing our mission to protect civilians through #IHL training.

Our DG Alain Délétroz met with Director @petermwagner.bsky.social to discuss our work in Syria, Sudan, Iraq, Ukraine and the Sahel.

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Jun 26

🌍 Geneva Call is proud to join @voiceeu.bsky.social‬, a leading network of 85+ humanitarian NGOs.

Together, we’ll strengthen advocacy at the EU level, protect civilians, and advance principled humanitarian action.

#HumanitarianAction #EUAdvocacy #ProtectCivilians

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Jun 19

Geneva Call seeks a U.S.-based advocacy consultant (~20 days, Aug–Sept 2025) to support events & meetings on civilian protection during UNGA High-Level Week.

🔹 NYC presence needed in Sept
🔹 5–7 yrs in advocacy/diplomacy + UNGA experience
🔹 Registered in the U.S.

🔗 lnkd.in/d2XbqxE5

Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Jun 19

🚨 We're hiring a Safety & Security Officer in Goma to support the country management team, staff safety, and emergency preparedness.

🛡️ Key: risk assessments, security compliance, emergency prep, training

🌍 Req: 3+ yrs INGO exp, fluent EN/FR, strong DRC context knowledge

🔗 lnkd.in/d2XbqxE5

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Geneva Call - Appel de Genève @genevacall.org · Jun 17

🌍 From Colombia to Myanmar, Ukraine to Yemen—Geneva Call works to protect civilians in the world’s toughest conflicts.

Despite the challenges, we remain committed to dialogue, humanitarian norms, and protecting those most at risk.

📖 Explore the impact in our 2024 Annual Report → bit.ly/3TfcYuL