Iraq's Mosul rises from Islamic State ashes to rebuild minarets, museum al-monitor.com/originals/2023… via Al-Monitor

Just I n time for the vacation- congrats to Dr Katharine Fortin - @katharinefortin.bsky.social and Dr. Ezequiel Heffes

UN special rapporteur urges end to indefinite detention of children at Syria refugee camps jurist.org/news/?p=213225

Green, clean, beautiful

From Record-Breaking Heat to Early Snow. In a matter of four days, the municipality of Zermatt, Switzerland, at an elevation of 1,638 meters (5,374 feet), experienced its hottest August day on record with 31.2°C (88.2°F) and an unusual pre-season heavy snow event.

#OnThisDay 7️⃣0️⃣ years ago the European Convention on Human Rights entered into force. The #ECHR has changed people’s lives in many different ways across #Europe. Here are just 200 examples: ➡️ coe.int/en/web/impact-… #ECHRimpact #HumanRights

Likewise! Looking forward to contributing to this great resource on armed groups

Isn't ChatGPT cute? Response to my thanks for a translation English-Spanish: "You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. ¡De nada! ¡Estoy aquí para ayudar!"

Today is International Day Of The Girl, and we celebrate the limitless potential of every girl child. 🌟 Let us work together to empower all 👧 and help them pursue their dreams, no matter the circumstances. 💪❤️ #DayOfTheGirl

In Gaza there is no time to grieve, only to survive. The human suffering we have seen unfold is devastating. We call on the sides to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and protect civilians from harm.

"In 2023, the ICRC estimates that 195 million persons live in areas under the full or uid control of armed groups. There are more than 450 armed groups of humanitarian concern worldwide and the ICRC’s engagement with these groups remains stable." blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy…

UN experts alarmed at the worldwide wave of attacks, reprisals, criminalisation & sanctions against those who publicly express solidarity w/ the victims of the ongoing conflict between #Israel & #Palestine: “Speaking out on Gaza/Israel must be allowed”. ow.ly/Z7PE50QaPlB

Today marks the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women. This is a pervasive & widespread human rights abuse which increases in conflict. I am proud of the UK’s leadership in galvanising a global response, promoting justice and centring survivors. #IDEVAW #16Days

We’re lucky to be part of this dream team and excited to continue working on understanding and promoting #restraint in #conflict

“On any given day, it is part of the lives of roughly 800 million women globally. But roughly half of menstruating women and girls lack basic sanitary products, keeping many of them away from school benches and work opportunities” genevasolutions.news/sustainable-bu…

We look forward to your contributions

Powerful words from Wameedh Shakir to the #UNSC: “Civil society, especially women's rights organizations, are the backbone of humanitarian, peace & development efforts in #Yemen…Prioritizing gender equality & [their] leadership is crucial.” Read her remarks: wps.ngo/shakir

We’re launching!

Nearly all children in Gaza and Sudan, & many others in Haiti & D.R.Congo, are also out of school due to war & violence. - Catherine Russell. UNICEF reminds everyone of their obligation to respect every child's right to education. buff.ly/3Znj6Wh #RightToEducation

Myanmar: More than 5,300 civilians have been killed since the military seized power, with many more displaced or detained. New UN Human Rights report looks at the devastating impact of the violence & calls for those responsible to be held accountable. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…