📢 @hi-federation.bsky.social strongly condemns the continued and increased use of #ExplosiveWeapons in populated areas in #Ukraine. We urge both parties to the conflict & the intl. community to take immediate action to protect #civilians & uphold #IHL.
➡️Full statement: tinyurl.com/yv8a9v49
➡️Full statement: tinyurl.com/yv8a9v49
October 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM
📢 @hi-federation.bsky.social strongly condemns the continued and increased use of #ExplosiveWeapons in populated areas in #Ukraine. We urge both parties to the conflict & the intl. community to take immediate action to protect #civilians & uphold #IHL.
➡️Full statement: tinyurl.com/yv8a9v49
➡️Full statement: tinyurl.com/yv8a9v49
Despite their life-saving impact, Risk Education & Conflict Preparedness are:
❌ Underfunded
❌ Under-recognized
❌ Poorly integrated into humanitarian responses
Our new report calls for urgent action & investment.
🔗 https://pulse.ly/lv7lffp1rg
#ExplosiveWeapons #EWIPA #ProtectionOfCivilians
❌ Underfunded
❌ Under-recognized
❌ Poorly integrated into humanitarian responses
Our new report calls for urgent action & investment.
🔗 https://pulse.ly/lv7lffp1rg
#ExplosiveWeapons #EWIPA #ProtectionOfCivilians
September 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Despite their life-saving impact, Risk Education & Conflict Preparedness are:
❌ Underfunded
❌ Under-recognized
❌ Poorly integrated into humanitarian responses
Our new report calls for urgent action & investment.
🔗 https://pulse.ly/lv7lffp1rg
#ExplosiveWeapons #EWIPA #ProtectionOfCivilians
❌ Underfunded
❌ Under-recognized
❌ Poorly integrated into humanitarian responses
Our new report calls for urgent action & investment.
🔗 https://pulse.ly/lv7lffp1rg
#ExplosiveWeapons #EWIPA #ProtectionOfCivilians
🛡️ Risk Education & Conflict Preparedness save lives
📲 In Gaza, local actors shared life-saving messages via WhatsApp under bombardment
📢 In Ukraine, trauma-sensitive approaches helped people make safer choices.
Read report ⬇️ https://pulse.ly/ufhmtmzuix
#ExplosiveWeapons #ProtectionOfCivilians
📲 In Gaza, local actors shared life-saving messages via WhatsApp under bombardment
📢 In Ukraine, trauma-sensitive approaches helped people make safer choices.
Read report ⬇️ https://pulse.ly/ufhmtmzuix
#ExplosiveWeapons #ProtectionOfCivilians
September 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
🛡️ Risk Education & Conflict Preparedness save lives
📲 In Gaza, local actors shared life-saving messages via WhatsApp under bombardment
📢 In Ukraine, trauma-sensitive approaches helped people make safer choices.
Read report ⬇️ https://pulse.ly/ufhmtmzuix
#ExplosiveWeapons #ProtectionOfCivilians
📲 In Gaza, local actors shared life-saving messages via WhatsApp under bombardment
📢 In Ukraine, trauma-sensitive approaches helped people make safer choices.
Read report ⬇️ https://pulse.ly/ufhmtmzuix
#ExplosiveWeapons #ProtectionOfCivilians
1/2 Muhannad Alnajjar was 14 years old when explosive violence began in Syria in 2012. Throughout the war, the Syrian government and other parties to conflict made extensive use of #explosiveweapons in urban areas.
August 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
1/2 Muhannad Alnajjar was 14 years old when explosive violence began in Syria in 2012. Throughout the war, the Syrian government and other parties to conflict made extensive use of #explosiveweapons in urban areas.
1/10 From Gaza to Ukraine, from the Sahel to Sudan, and Myanmar, “conflict is raging” says Antonio Guterres.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas across these contexts are having devastating and horrific effects on civilians.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas across these contexts are having devastating and horrific effects on civilians.
‘Peace is a choice’: UN chief urges diplomacy as wars spread from Gaza to Ukraine
Warning that the world is failing to uphold international law as wars stretch from Gaza to Ukraine, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres urged all nations to choose diplomacy over division and recomm...
news.un.org
July 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
1/10 From Gaza to Ukraine, from the Sahel to Sudan, and Myanmar, “conflict is raging” says Antonio Guterres.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas across these contexts are having devastating and horrific effects on civilians.
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas across these contexts are having devastating and horrific effects on civilians.
🚨 𝗡𝗚𝗢𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 #𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲:
NGOs denounce the extensive use of #ExplosiveWeapons in cities.
🔴 In April 2025, at least 209 civilians were killed & 1,146 injured, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2024.
#StopBombingCivilians
👉 reliefweb.int/report/ukrai...
NGOs denounce the extensive use of #ExplosiveWeapons in cities.
🔴 In April 2025, at least 209 civilians were killed & 1,146 injured, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2024.
#StopBombingCivilians
👉 reliefweb.int/report/ukrai...
NGOs statement on rising civilian casualties in Ukraine: stop bombing civilians - Ukraine
News and Press Release in English on Ukraine about Protection and Human Rights; published on 16 Jul 2025 by HALO, Helvetas and 3count other organizations
reliefweb.int
July 17, 2025 at 5:57 AM
🚨 𝗡𝗚𝗢𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 #𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲:
NGOs denounce the extensive use of #ExplosiveWeapons in cities.
🔴 In April 2025, at least 209 civilians were killed & 1,146 injured, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2024.
#StopBombingCivilians
👉 reliefweb.int/report/ukrai...
NGOs denounce the extensive use of #ExplosiveWeapons in cities.
🔴 In April 2025, at least 209 civilians were killed & 1,146 injured, making it the deadliest month since Sept 2024.
#StopBombingCivilians
👉 reliefweb.int/report/ukrai...
To save lives from the use of #ExplosiveWeapons In Populated Areas #EWIPA, we must act before, during & after conflict.
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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June 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
To save lives from the use of #ExplosiveWeapons In Populated Areas #EWIPA, we must act before, during & after conflict.
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
1/3
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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1/5 📅 Today is World Refugee Day
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas is a key driver of displacement, owing to the devastating consequences on civilians and civilian infrastructure that is essential to their survival.
#WorldRefugeeDay
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas is a key driver of displacement, owing to the devastating consequences on civilians and civilian infrastructure that is essential to their survival.
#WorldRefugeeDay
June 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
1/5 📅 Today is World Refugee Day
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas is a key driver of displacement, owing to the devastating consequences on civilians and civilian infrastructure that is essential to their survival.
#WorldRefugeeDay
The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas is a key driver of displacement, owing to the devastating consequences on civilians and civilian infrastructure that is essential to their survival.
#WorldRefugeeDay
“The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas risks severe harm to civilians, especially children, and should be avoided at all costs."
Read here ⬇️ www.savethechildren.net/news/escalat...
Read here ⬇️ www.savethechildren.net/news/escalat...
ESCALATION OF HOSTILITIES ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST PUTS MILLIONS OF CHILDREN AT RISK
“Save the Children is deeply concerned by recent developments and Israeli and Iranian air strikes with reports emerging that children have already been killed, adding to an already fragile and volatil...
www.savethechildren.net
June 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
“The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas risks severe harm to civilians, especially children, and should be avoided at all costs."
Read here ⬇️ www.savethechildren.net/news/escalat...
Read here ⬇️ www.savethechildren.net/news/escalat...
1/3 Remarks from UNICEF on “Protecting Water in Armed Conflict” and “Protecting Civilian Lives” said that "Water infrastructure is especially vulnerable when conflict parties use #explosiveweapons in populated areas.”
June 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
1/3 Remarks from UNICEF on “Protecting Water in Armed Conflict” and “Protecting Civilian Lives” said that "Water infrastructure is especially vulnerable when conflict parties use #explosiveweapons in populated areas.”
3/4 The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas has a devastating impact on civilians and the vital infrastructure they depend on, causing high levels of immediate and long-term harm to individuals and communities.
June 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
3/4 The use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas has a devastating impact on civilians and the vital infrastructure they depend on, causing high levels of immediate and long-term harm to individuals and communities.
1/2 #Explosiveweapons were used in at least 1,631 attacks affecting humanitarian aid operations, aid workers and camps in 2024 - nearly five times more than the previous year. #EWIPA
June 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
1/2 #Explosiveweapons were used in at least 1,631 attacks affecting humanitarian aid operations, aid workers and camps in 2024 - nearly five times more than the previous year. #EWIPA
The use of #explosiveweapons by armed forces of 28 states caused harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure in 30 countries and territories in 2024. #EWIPA
➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024
@ec.europa.eu
➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024
@ec.europa.eu
June 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The use of #explosiveweapons by armed forces of 28 states caused harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure in 30 countries and territories in 2024. #EWIPA
➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024
@ec.europa.eu
➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024
@ec.europa.eu
1/2 The use of #explosiveweapons in attacks on education more than doubled in 2024 with at least 861 incidents recorded in 22 countries and territories by #InsecurityInsight.
#EWIPA @ec.europa.eu
#EWIPA @ec.europa.eu
June 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
1/2 The use of #explosiveweapons in attacks on education more than doubled in 2024 with at least 861 incidents recorded in 22 countries and territories by #InsecurityInsight.
#EWIPA @ec.europa.eu
#EWIPA @ec.europa.eu
1/2 The use of #explosiveweapons in attacks on healthcare increased by 64% in 2024 with incidents recorded in 26 countries and territories by #InsecurityInsight
#EWIPA
#EWIPA
June 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
1/2 The use of #explosiveweapons in attacks on healthcare increased by 64% in 2024 with incidents recorded in 26 countries and territories by #InsecurityInsight
#EWIPA
#EWIPA
📢 Throw back to our campaign on #RightToHealth & #ExplosiveWeapons!
💡We’ve shed light on the gaps and challenges to #AccessToHealth when explosive weapons are used.
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💡We’ve shed light on the gaps and challenges to #AccessToHealth when explosive weapons are used.
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May 28, 2025 at 5:52 AM
📢 Throw back to our campaign on #RightToHealth & #ExplosiveWeapons!
💡We’ve shed light on the gaps and challenges to #AccessToHealth when explosive weapons are used.
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💡We’ve shed light on the gaps and challenges to #AccessToHealth when explosive weapons are used.
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🚨 The use of #explosiveweapons in towns and cities killed and injured civilians, destroyed critical infrastructure and impaired essential services.
Their effects last long after the fighting stops.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
bit.ly/4mspggI
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Their effects last long after the fighting stops.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
bit.ly/4mspggI
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
May 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🚨 The use of #explosiveweapons in towns and cities killed and injured civilians, destroyed critical infrastructure and impaired essential services.
Their effects last long after the fighting stops.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
bit.ly/4mspggI
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Their effects last long after the fighting stops.
Their use in populated areas must be avoided.
Learn more 👇
bit.ly/4mspggI
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
📢It’s crucial to consider that #ExplosiveWeapons affects everyone differently.
Govts, donors, humanitarian actors must ensure that they:
✅ Allocate funding to meet diverse needs
✅ Give a voice in decision-making to all incl. older persons & persons with #disabilities
#EwipaDeclaration
Govts, donors, humanitarian actors must ensure that they:
✅ Allocate funding to meet diverse needs
✅ Give a voice in decision-making to all incl. older persons & persons with #disabilities
#EwipaDeclaration
May 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
📢It’s crucial to consider that #ExplosiveWeapons affects everyone differently.
Govts, donors, humanitarian actors must ensure that they:
✅ Allocate funding to meet diverse needs
✅ Give a voice in decision-making to all incl. older persons & persons with #disabilities
#EwipaDeclaration
Govts, donors, humanitarian actors must ensure that they:
✅ Allocate funding to meet diverse needs
✅ Give a voice in decision-making to all incl. older persons & persons with #disabilities
#EwipaDeclaration
1/4 The humanitarian situation in Gaza has been significantly exacerbated as a result of the use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas. A new offensive has resulted in devastating harm to civilians and vital infrastructure they depend on.
May 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
1/4 The humanitarian situation in Gaza has been significantly exacerbated as a result of the use of #explosiveweapons in populated areas. A new offensive has resulted in devastating harm to civilians and vital infrastructure they depend on.
🔴In context where #ExplosiveWeapons are used, humanitarian responses often miss the mark by not adopting an #inclusive & #intersectional approach.
🚫They leave behind those with highest health needs—such as older persons & persons with #disabilities.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
🚫They leave behind those with highest health needs—such as older persons & persons with #disabilities.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
May 21, 2025 at 5:59 AM
🔴In context where #ExplosiveWeapons are used, humanitarian responses often miss the mark by not adopting an #inclusive & #intersectional approach.
🚫They leave behind those with highest health needs—such as older persons & persons with #disabilities.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
🚫They leave behind those with highest health needs—such as older persons & persons with #disabilities.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
🚨Persons with #disabilities face higher risk of injury & death from #ExplosiveWeapons, as they often cannot flee in time.
🚨They can experience psychological distress due to loss of access to disability-inclusive services, support networks, assistive devices
#EwipaDeclaration #RightToHealth #EHF2025
🚨They can experience psychological distress due to loss of access to disability-inclusive services, support networks, assistive devices
#EwipaDeclaration #RightToHealth #EHF2025
May 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
🚨Persons with #disabilities face higher risk of injury & death from #ExplosiveWeapons, as they often cannot flee in time.
🚨They can experience psychological distress due to loss of access to disability-inclusive services, support networks, assistive devices
#EwipaDeclaration #RightToHealth #EHF2025
🚨They can experience psychological distress due to loss of access to disability-inclusive services, support networks, assistive devices
#EwipaDeclaration #RightToHealth #EHF2025
📢 When #ExplosiveWeapons are used, #children suffer the most.
✅ Governments and donors must act now to ensure that all children get the medical care, mental health support and rehabilitation services that they need!
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
✅ Governments and donors must act now to ensure that all children get the medical care, mental health support and rehabilitation services that they need!
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
May 15, 2025 at 6:25 AM
📢 When #ExplosiveWeapons are used, #children suffer the most.
✅ Governments and donors must act now to ensure that all children get the medical care, mental health support and rehabilitation services that they need!
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
✅ Governments and donors must act now to ensure that all children get the medical care, mental health support and rehabilitation services that they need!
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
💥#Children are vulnerable to #MentalHealth impacts of #ExplosiveWeapons, which disrupt their development.
❌ The chaos of conflict also hinders their #AccessToHealth, incl vaccines, treatments for childhood diseases, malnutrition, & water-borne illnesses.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
❌ The chaos of conflict also hinders their #AccessToHealth, incl vaccines, treatments for childhood diseases, malnutrition, & water-borne illnesses.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
May 14, 2025 at 5:57 AM
💥#Children are vulnerable to #MentalHealth impacts of #ExplosiveWeapons, which disrupt their development.
❌ The chaos of conflict also hinders their #AccessToHealth, incl vaccines, treatments for childhood diseases, malnutrition, & water-borne illnesses.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
❌ The chaos of conflict also hinders their #AccessToHealth, incl vaccines, treatments for childhood diseases, malnutrition, & water-borne illnesses.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
🚨#Children are more exposed to the devastating effects of #ExplosiveWeapons incl. unexploded ordnance.
⚠️ Their smaller bodies are more vulnerable to multiple /severe injuries from explosions, requiring complex & often long term care.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
⚠️ Their smaller bodies are more vulnerable to multiple /severe injuries from explosions, requiring complex & often long term care.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
May 12, 2025 at 6:12 AM
🚨#Children are more exposed to the devastating effects of #ExplosiveWeapons incl. unexploded ordnance.
⚠️ Their smaller bodies are more vulnerable to multiple /severe injuries from explosions, requiring complex & often long term care.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth
⚠️ Their smaller bodies are more vulnerable to multiple /severe injuries from explosions, requiring complex & often long term care.
#EwipaDeclaration #HumanitarianCommitments
#RightToHealth