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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Apr 14

مع بدايه العام الثالت للصراع في ⁧‫#السودان‬⁩ غدا، تتصاعد الهجمات على المدنيين و عمال القطاع الصحي و نشطاء حقوق الإنسان، إلى جانب القتل الانتقامي. هذه ليست نتائج جانبية للنزاع بل ربما جرائم دولية. حماية المدنيين والمساءلة ضروريتان.

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السودان: بعثة تقصي الحقائق التابعة للأمم المتحدة تدين عمليات القتل في دارفور مع دخول النزاع عامه الثالث، وتحذر من أن "أظلم الفصول" قد تكون قادمة

جنيف - أدانت البعثة الدولية المستقلة لتقصي الحقائق بشأن السودان المجزرة التي أُفيد بوقوعها في نهاية الأسبوع، والتي أسفرت عن مقتل أكثر من 100 شخص في مخيمات للنازحين في دارفور، محذّرة من أن النزاع المدم...

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Apr 14

As #Sudan’s conflict enters 3rd year, UN Fact-Finding Mission said attacks on civilians, medical workers & HR defenders & revenge killings are escalating. These are not collateral, but probably international crimes. Protect civilians & advance justice.
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Sudan: UN Fact-Finding Mission deplores Darfur killings as conflict enters third year, warning “darkest chapters” may lie ahead

GENEVA – The UN’s Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan condemned the reported massacre of more than 100 people at displacement camps in Darfur over the weekend and warned that ...

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Kevin Jon Heller @kevinjonheller.bsky.social · Apr 8

We @opiniojuris.bsky.social have two important posts up today about the Israel-Palestine conflict.

The first, from @monarishmawi.bsky.social, discusses the enforcement of IHL. Mona has held innumerable important UN posts, including at the OHCHR and the Commission of Inquiry for Darfur.

Enforcement of International Humanitarian Law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Where Do We Go from Here?

[Mona Rishmawi is an international human rights lawyer and a former senior UN official. She worked in several conflict contexts including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Libya, the Occupied…

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Apr 8

Grateful to @opiniojuris 4 publishing 👇. I argue that cancelling 4 Geneva Convention March Conference on OPT undermines IHL, not just in the OPT, but in conflicts as #Ukraine & #Sudan. I discuss other opportunity to advance justice. #IHL #ICC #HumanRights

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Enforcement of International Humanitarian Law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Where Do We Go from Here?

[Mona Rishmawi is an international human rights lawyer and a former senior UN official. She worked in several conflict contexts including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Libya, the Occupied…

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ATLAS Women @atlaswomen.bsky.social · Mar 25

. @monarishmawi.bsky.social's career is a storied one. Born in Gaza before 1967, she become one of the first lawyers, before and as part of Al Haq, to research the legal architecture of the military occupation and document and raise violations.

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Mar 25

Honored to walk down memory lane with @saretaashraph.bsky.social , reflecting on my journey across Palestine, Switzerland, Iraq, Sudan, & Syria. Sareta’s insights & presence made this conversation meaningful & enjoyable. Thanks www.atlaswomen.org
for creating an inspiring space to learn & grow.

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Mar 7

On #InternationalWomensDay, the #Sudan Fact-Finding Mission calls for urgent action:
🔹 Protect women & girls from sexual violence
🔹 Ensure documentation, #justice & #accountability
🔹 Support survivors & deliver humanitarian aid
🔹 Empower women economically & politically
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Accelerating Action for Sudanese Women Amid Conflict - Statement by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan

Tomorrow, we mark International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Accelerate Action.” On this occasion, we call for urgent attention to the catastrophic impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan on wome...

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Mar 7

بمناسبة اليوم العالمي للمرأة، تدعو بعثة تقصي الحقائق في #السودان إلى حماية النساء والفتيات من العنف الجنسي، وضمان التوثيق والمحاسبة. كما تحث على توسيع اختصاص المحكمة الجنائية الدولية، وإيصال المساعدات العاجلة، وتعزيز دعم الناجيات وتمكين المرأة اقتصاديًا وسياسيًا

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تسريع العمل في سبيل النساء السودانيات أثناء النزاع - بيان بعثة الأمم المتحدة الدولية المستقلة لتقصي الحقائق بشأن السودان

نحتفل غدًا باليوم الدولي للمرأة للعام 2025 تحت شعار "تسريع العمل." وندعو بهذه المناسبة الى إيلاء اهتمام عاجل بالأثر الكارثي للنزاع المستمر في السودان على النساء والفتيات، إذ يتحمّلْنَ وطأة العنف الجنس...

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Feb 26

Geneva Academy of IHL and Human Rights @geneva-academy.ch · Feb 26

📖 Launched today – IHL in Focus: Annual Report.

Documenting and analysing compliance with IHL in some of the world’s most pressing conflicts, it sheds light on the well-documented crises dominating global headlines.

👉 Read more and download the report: www.geneva-academy.ch/news/detail/...

IHL in Focus Annual Report: Assessing Compliance Across 22 Conflicts - The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

The IHL in Focus: Annual Report, which documents and analyses compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in some of the world’s most pressing conflicts, is now available.

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Jan 7

Conversation on G. Dvaladze’s book: “Equality and Non-Discrimination in Armed Conflict” published today in ICRC Review. Topics include non-discrimination or adverse distinction, conduct of hostilities & AI. More open access articles on ICRC Review site.
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Beyond the Literature, Equality and Non-Discrimination in Armed Conflict: Humanitarian and Human Rights Law in Practice

George Dvaladze, ORCID: https

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Dec 20

Just returned from Uganda as a member the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for #Sudan. Refugees told of their grueling journeys. Women spoke of sexual harassment & increase in miscarriages. They hold the key to peaceful Sudan & must be at the table.
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Civilians fleeing war in Sudan to Uganda give harrowing testimony to United Nations Fact-Finding Mission

GENEVA – Dozens of men, women and children who fled Sudan have offered vital testimony about the country’s deadly conflict to human rights experts visiting a settlement camp in neighbouring Uganda.Mem...

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Mona Rishmawi @monarishmawi.bsky.social · Dec 10

After decades of brutality, moving stories from #Syria on the search for #disappeared & #missing. Crucial records & evidence must be effectively preserved. The work of the new UN Independent Institution for Missing Persons in Syria is more urgent than ever! #IHL #HumanRights
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Home | Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic

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