3/3 The report recommendations include to “endorse and implement the political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas without delay.”
Read the report here ➡️ digitallibrary.un.org/record/40821...
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget #StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA
Read the report here ➡️ digitallibrary.un.org/record/40821...
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget #StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA
May 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
3/3 The report recommendations include to “endorse and implement the political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas without delay.”
Read the report here ➡️ digitallibrary.un.org/record/40821...
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget #StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA
Read the report here ➡️ digitallibrary.un.org/record/40821...
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget #StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA
#ProtectionofCiviliansWeek
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
May 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#ProtectionofCiviliansWeek
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Mis- and disinformation & hate speech are a growing threat to #peacekeeping and humanitarian action, with real and disastrous impacts on communities and those serving them. Today's #PoCWeek2025 side event discussed concrete actions to safeguard information integrity in conflict settings.
May 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Mis- and disinformation & hate speech are a growing threat to #peacekeeping and humanitarian action, with real and disastrous impacts on communities and those serving them. Today's #PoCWeek2025 side event discussed concrete actions to safeguard information integrity in conflict settings.
There has never been a more important time to uphold the protection of civilians. Join us at Protection of Civilians Week as we discuss re-centring protection amidst a world in flux.
📆 23 May
🕗 15:00-16:30 EDT/20:00-21:30 UK time
📍 Online/in-person (NY, USA)
🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/FxgKVdn #PoCweek2025
📆 23 May
🕗 15:00-16:30 EDT/20:00-21:30 UK time
📍 Online/in-person (NY, USA)
🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/FxgKVdn #PoCweek2025
Reducing violence and its impacts on civilians: how to re-centre protection amidst a world in flux
In conversation with leading protection experts, this roundtable will examine concrete approaches and interventions to meet this challenge including humanitarian diplomacy, dialogue, mediation, community...
odi.org
May 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
There has never been a more important time to uphold the protection of civilians. Join us at Protection of Civilians Week as we discuss re-centring protection amidst a world in flux.
📆 23 May
🕗 15:00-16:30 EDT/20:00-21:30 UK time
📍 Online/in-person (NY, USA)
🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/FxgKVdn #PoCweek2025
📆 23 May
🕗 15:00-16:30 EDT/20:00-21:30 UK time
📍 Online/in-person (NY, USA)
🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/FxgKVdn #PoCweek2025
🔸 This statement calls for UN Member States to strengthen #accountability and ensure robust implementation of protection mandates.
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #POCWeek2025
⬇️ Read the full statement:
bit.ly/4kdKLzZ
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #POCWeek2025
⬇️ Read the full statement:
bit.ly/4kdKLzZ
2025 NGO Statement Ahead of the Open Debate on Protection of Civilians
One year after the UN Secretary-General outlined the “resoundingly grim” state of civilian protection, the situation continues to deteriorate. 21 NGOs
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May 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
🔸 This statement calls for UN Member States to strengthen #accountability and ensure robust implementation of protection mandates.
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #POCWeek2025
⬇️ Read the full statement:
bit.ly/4kdKLzZ
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #POCWeek2025
⬇️ Read the full statement:
bit.ly/4kdKLzZ
Happening now! Side event at #POCWeek2025 ➡️
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
May 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happening now! Side event at #POCWeek2025 ➡️
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
This week, MAG joined the 8th Protection of Civilians Week at the UN.
Protecting civilians is not just a humanitarian imperative, but an obligation.
International humanitarian law is strong; failure to uphold it costs lives. Principled action is urgently needed.
#POCweek2025
Protecting civilians is not just a humanitarian imperative, but an obligation.
International humanitarian law is strong; failure to uphold it costs lives. Principled action is urgently needed.
#POCweek2025
May 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This week, MAG joined the 8th Protection of Civilians Week at the UN.
Protecting civilians is not just a humanitarian imperative, but an obligation.
International humanitarian law is strong; failure to uphold it costs lives. Principled action is urgently needed.
#POCweek2025
Protecting civilians is not just a humanitarian imperative, but an obligation.
International humanitarian law is strong; failure to uphold it costs lives. Principled action is urgently needed.
#POCweek2025
Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, and UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, met during #PoCWeek2025 in New York to discuss how the Global Initiative is working to restore respect for the rules of war.
Learn more about the Global Initiative: www.icrc.org/en/global-in... #IHL
Learn more about the Global Initiative: www.icrc.org/en/global-in... #IHL
May 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the ICRC, and UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, met during #PoCWeek2025 in New York to discuss how the Global Initiative is working to restore respect for the rules of war.
Learn more about the Global Initiative: www.icrc.org/en/global-in... #IHL
Learn more about the Global Initiative: www.icrc.org/en/global-in... #IHL
"When the rules of war are bent or ignored, civilians pay the price."
UN Relief Chief, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, addressed the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on #PoCWeek2025.
Full remarks: bit.ly/44L0WjV
UN Relief Chief, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, addressed the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on #PoCWeek2025.
Full remarks: bit.ly/44L0WjV
May 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"When the rules of war are bent or ignored, civilians pay the price."
UN Relief Chief, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, addressed the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on #PoCWeek2025.
Full remarks: bit.ly/44L0WjV
UN Relief Chief, @tomfletcherun.bsky.social, addressed the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict on #PoCWeek2025.
Full remarks: bit.ly/44L0WjV
Protection of Civilians Week 2025 | 19–23 May
Coordinated by Switzerland, CIVIC, International Rescue Committee & @unocha.org , #POCWeek2025 brings together states, UN agencies, NGOs & communities to enhance the protection of civilians in conflict.
🔗Calendar, infos & registration: bit.ly/4mb2lqg
Coordinated by Switzerland, CIVIC, International Rescue Committee & @unocha.org , #POCWeek2025 brings together states, UN agencies, NGOs & communities to enhance the protection of civilians in conflict.
🔗Calendar, infos & registration: bit.ly/4mb2lqg
Protection of Civilians Week 2025
Now in its eighth edition, Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week 2025 brings together Member States, UN agencies, NGOs, and affected communities to share ideas and advance solutions to better protect civ...
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May 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Protection of Civilians Week 2025 | 19–23 May
Coordinated by Switzerland, CIVIC, International Rescue Committee & @unocha.org , #POCWeek2025 brings together states, UN agencies, NGOs & communities to enhance the protection of civilians in conflict.
🔗Calendar, infos & registration: bit.ly/4mb2lqg
Coordinated by Switzerland, CIVIC, International Rescue Committee & @unocha.org , #POCWeek2025 brings together states, UN agencies, NGOs & communities to enhance the protection of civilians in conflict.
🔗Calendar, infos & registration: bit.ly/4mb2lqg
Concern is one of 21 NGOs to sign this powerful plea to the UN ahead of today’s UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians.
Read the full statement ⏬
bit.ly/4jiagPM
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget
Read the full statement ⏬
bit.ly/4jiagPM
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget
May 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Concern is one of 21 NGOs to sign this powerful plea to the UN ahead of today’s UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians.
Read the full statement ⏬
bit.ly/4jiagPM
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget
Read the full statement ⏬
bit.ly/4jiagPM
#PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget
"Some states apply the law selectively. All this undermines the laws of war" @tomfletcherun.bsky.social at #UNSC briefing, stating 2024 has been the deadliest year for humanitarian workers on record. #NotATarget #PoCWeek2025 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d...
Addressing emerging threats, ensuring safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms - Security Council, 9921st meeting
Addressing emerging threats, ensuring safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms" under the agenda item "Protection...
webtv.un.org
May 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"Some states apply the law selectively. All this undermines the laws of war" @tomfletcherun.bsky.social at #UNSC briefing, stating 2024 has been the deadliest year for humanitarian workers on record. #NotATarget #PoCWeek2025 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d...
🔴 Civilians are paying the highest price in today’s wars – killed, injured, displaced and denied aid.
This Thursday, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the protection of #civilians in armed conflict.
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
This Thursday, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the protection of #civilians in armed conflict.
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
May 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🔴 Civilians are paying the highest price in today’s wars – killed, injured, displaced and denied aid.
This Thursday, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the protection of #civilians in armed conflict.
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
This Thursday, States will meet at the UN Security Council to discuss Antonio Guterres’ latest report on the protection of #civilians in armed conflict.
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
DRC
Gaza
Myanmar
Sudan
Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
More on the Protection of Civilians week: bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #POCWeek2025
Gaza
Myanmar
Sudan
Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
More on the Protection of Civilians week: bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #POCWeek2025
May 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
DRC
Gaza
Myanmar
Sudan
Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
More on the Protection of Civilians week: bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #POCWeek2025
Gaza
Myanmar
Sudan
Ukraine
and beyond
We are witnessing widespread harm to civilians caught in armed conflict.
But wars have rules. And protecting civilians is NOT optional. It’s a moral and legal obligation.
More on the Protection of Civilians week: bit.ly/4jSZ8tK
#NotATarget #POCWeek2025
Over 120 armed conflicts rage on worldwide, with millions of civilians paying its humanitarian consequences.
As the Protection of Civilians Week begins, we remind all parties to conflicts: respect for the rules of war isn’t optional, it’s a legal obligation. #PoCWeek2025
As the Protection of Civilians Week begins, we remind all parties to conflicts: respect for the rules of war isn’t optional, it’s a legal obligation. #PoCWeek2025
May 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Over 120 armed conflicts rage on worldwide, with millions of civilians paying its humanitarian consequences.
As the Protection of Civilians Week begins, we remind all parties to conflicts: respect for the rules of war isn’t optional, it’s a legal obligation. #PoCWeek2025
As the Protection of Civilians Week begins, we remind all parties to conflicts: respect for the rules of war isn’t optional, it’s a legal obligation. #PoCWeek2025
1/3 The UN Secretary General’s 2025 Protection of Civilians Report, highlights widespread harm caused to civilian and civilian infrastructure, including from the use of heavy explosive areas in populated areas and as a result of unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices.
#PoCWeek2025
#PoCWeek2025
May 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
1/3 The UN Secretary General’s 2025 Protection of Civilians Report, highlights widespread harm caused to civilian and civilian infrastructure, including from the use of heavy explosive areas in populated areas and as a result of unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices.
#PoCWeek2025
#PoCWeek2025
Geneva Call at #PoCWeek2025 : Proud to co-sponsor a discussion on multi-level humanitarian dialogue for civilian protection, and to join a UN SC Arria-formula meeting on protecting water in conflict. Protection starts with dialogue. More 👉 bit.ly/3H7utdE
May 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Geneva Call at #PoCWeek2025 : Proud to co-sponsor a discussion on multi-level humanitarian dialogue for civilian protection, and to join a UN SC Arria-formula meeting on protecting water in conflict. Protection starts with dialogue. More 👉 bit.ly/3H7utdE
2/3 The report highlights that “an increase in the use of larger bombs with a high explosive yield in densely populated areas contributed to a rise in civilian casualties in several conflicts.”
#PoCWeek2025
#PoCWeek2025
May 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
2/3 The report highlights that “an increase in the use of larger bombs with a high explosive yield in densely populated areas contributed to a rise in civilian casualties in several conflicts.”
#PoCWeek2025
#PoCWeek2025
It's Protection of Civilians Week at the UN #POCweek2025
We need to ensure the protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers & their premises at all times, as well as civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, schools & UN premises. ~🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
We need to ensure the protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers & their premises at all times, as well as civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, schools & UN premises. ~🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's Protection of Civilians Week at the UN #POCweek2025
We need to ensure the protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers & their premises at all times, as well as civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, schools & UN premises. ~🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
We need to ensure the protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers & their premises at all times, as well as civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, schools & UN premises. ~🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib.bsky.social
🗓️ We’ll be sharing stories, lessons from the ground, and policy recommendations that show what’s possible when civilians are seen as leaders in their own protection.
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #PoCWeek2025
⬇️ Explore our upcoming events and join the conversation with us: bit.ly/43fRKS7
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #PoCWeek2025
⬇️ Explore our upcoming events and join the conversation with us: bit.ly/43fRKS7
Protection of Civilians Week 2025
Now in its eighth edition, Protection of Civilians (PoC) Week brings together governments, UN bodies, NGOs, and communities affected by conflict to share
nonviolentpeaceforce.org
May 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🗓️ We’ll be sharing stories, lessons from the ground, and policy recommendations that show what’s possible when civilians are seen as leaders in their own protection.
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #PoCWeek2025
⬇️ Explore our upcoming events and join the conversation with us: bit.ly/43fRKS7
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity #PoCWeek2025
⬇️ Explore our upcoming events and join the conversation with us: bit.ly/43fRKS7
When humanitarians are safe, lives are saved.
At #POCWeek2025,🇨🇭&🇦🇺 convened voices from key UN entities, NGOs & partners on the ground to push for stronger protection amid rising attacks.
Let’s turn #UNSC2730 into action and protect those who protect. #NotATarget
At #POCWeek2025,🇨🇭&🇦🇺 convened voices from key UN entities, NGOs & partners on the ground to push for stronger protection amid rising attacks.
Let’s turn #UNSC2730 into action and protect those who protect. #NotATarget
May 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
When humanitarians are safe, lives are saved.
At #POCWeek2025,🇨🇭&🇦🇺 convened voices from key UN entities, NGOs & partners on the ground to push for stronger protection amid rising attacks.
Let’s turn #UNSC2730 into action and protect those who protect. #NotATarget
At #POCWeek2025,🇨🇭&🇦🇺 convened voices from key UN entities, NGOs & partners on the ground to push for stronger protection amid rising attacks.
Let’s turn #UNSC2730 into action and protect those who protect. #NotATarget
This Tuesday, Geneva Call will contribute to two major discussions at #PoCWeek2025 aimed at strengthening protection for civilians in armed conflict, exploring how practical tools can help safeguard civilians in conflict environments.
Program description: www.unocha.org/events/prote...
Program description: www.unocha.org/events/prote...
May 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This Tuesday, Geneva Call will contribute to two major discussions at #PoCWeek2025 aimed at strengthening protection for civilians in armed conflict, exploring how practical tools can help safeguard civilians in conflict environments.
Program description: www.unocha.org/events/prote...
Program description: www.unocha.org/events/prote...
Starting today at UNHQ: Protection of Civilians Week 2025 #PoCWeek2025. Germany looks forward to constructive discussions on ideas and solutions to better protect civilians in armed conflict with Member States, UN Agencies, civil society and affected communities. #NotATarget
May 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Starting today at UNHQ: Protection of Civilians Week 2025 #PoCWeek2025. Germany looks forward to constructive discussions on ideas and solutions to better protect civilians in armed conflict with Member States, UN Agencies, civil society and affected communities. #NotATarget
Protection of Civilians Week begins Monday. The impunity of state actors, failure of deconfliction systems, and decreasing funding for security resources made 2024 the deadliest year on record for aid workers.
aidworkersecurity.org
@unocha.org
#POCWeek2025 #NotATarget #ActForHumanity
aidworkersecurity.org
@unocha.org
#POCWeek2025 #NotATarget #ActForHumanity
May 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Protection of Civilians Week begins Monday. The impunity of state actors, failure of deconfliction systems, and decreasing funding for security resources made 2024 the deadliest year on record for aid workers.
aidworkersecurity.org
@unocha.org
#POCWeek2025 #NotATarget #ActForHumanity
aidworkersecurity.org
@unocha.org
#POCWeek2025 #NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Happening now! Side event at #POCWeek2025 ➡️
Strengthening Protection of Civilians through Advocacy, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Local Leadership, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Strengthening Protection of Civilians through Advocacy, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Local Leadership, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
May 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Happening now! Side event at #POCWeek2025 ➡️
Strengthening Protection of Civilians through Advocacy, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Local Leadership, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity
Strengthening Protection of Civilians through Advocacy, Humanitarian Diplomacy, and Local Leadership, Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Follow the conversation here 🧵
#NotATarget #ActForHumanity