88 member states have signed declaration to strengthen the protection of civilians from the use of EWIPA.

But signing is just the start — we need stronger, faster implementation to turn commitments into real protection on the ground.

#ProtectCivilians #POCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #SafeSchools

Hoy nos unimos a más de 80 Estados para recordar nuestra responsabilidad colectiva de proteger a los civiles y solicitar el cumplimiento del Derecho Internacional Humanitario.

La seguridad, dignidad y derechos de los civiles debe ser prioridad. #PoCWeek

@hectorgomezh.bsky.social

LI, DCAF and UN DPO co-organized a side event on the intersection of the Protection of Civilians and Women, Peace and Security – two agendas at the heart of upholding IHL and reducing civilian harm in conflict. Grateful for all the co-sponsors and participants for a fruitful discussion. #PoCWeek

When water systems are attacked, entire communities suffer—especially children.

💧 No clean water = no sanitation = disease outbreaks.
💧 Girls often drop out of school to collect water.

Targeting water is a violation of humanitarian law.

#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #RightToWater

Explosive weapons destroy civilian infrastructure, including schools.
In 2024, 1 in 3 attacks on education involved explosive weapons.
Classrooms collapse. Children die. Teachers disappear.

#EWIPA #EducationUnderAttack #PoCWeek

When hospitals are destroyed, children die of treatable illnesses.
But it's more than that—sick teachers can’t return to class. Kids with injuries or trauma go unsupported.
Healthcare and education are deeply connected.
Both must be protected.
#ProtectCivilians #IHL #PoCWeek #GCPEA

Sexual violence is used to terrorize.
In conflict zones, survivors—often girls—are pulled out of school due to stigma, trauma, or pregnancy.
No child should lose education because of this brutality.
Sexual violence is a violation of humanitarian law.
#StopRapeInWar #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack

Starvation as a weapon is illegal.
But it happens.
Warring parties burn fields, kill livestock, block aid.
Families are forced to flee. Schools close. Children starve.
🛑 This is a war crime.
It also destroys futures.
#PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #IHL #StarvationTactics

“5 Ways Civilians Face Severe Danger in Armed Conflict – And Why It Violates the Rules of War”
In wars, it's not just fighters who suffer.
Civilians—especially children—are targeted, displaced, and left without access to schools, food, and care.

🧵⬇️ #PoCWeek #EducationUnderAttack #GCPEA

IPI Activities During POC Week 2025 - International Peace Institute During Protection of Civilians Week 2025, check back here for updates on IPI’s events during POC week, the latest articles on POC from the Global Observatory, and recommended reading.

We’re kicking off #POCWeek with an ambassadorial roundtable See more @ipinst.bsky.social www.ipinst.org/pocxipi-2025

📢 During #POCWeek, join ChildFund Alliance and partners for a vital discussion on how advocacy, diplomacy, and local leadership can strengthen civilian protection in conflict settings.
🗓️ 21 May | 4:45–6:15pm EDT
📍 Mission of Canada
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3YLCEma

#HumanitarianAction #POC2025

Implementing Tools to Protect Children Affected by Armed Conflict - World News and Press Release in English on World about Education and Protection and Human Rights; published on 6 May 2025 by ChildFund Alliance, CIVIC and 19ount other organizations

ChildFund Alliance and partners will host a side event during Protection of Civilians Week, examining the tools needed to protection children impacted by conflict.

📍Where: UN HQ
📆When: May 20, 1.15pm EST

#ChildrenInConflict #HumanitarianAction #POCWeek

📣 Civilians living in conflict zones today are in more danger than ever before. NP, alongside 20 other leading orgs working to improve the protection of civilians (PoC) in armed conflict, have published a joint statement ahead of the UN Security Council Open Debate at the upcoming #PoCWeek.