@annn4.bsky.social
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Armed conflicts are not beyond the reach of the law. Warring parties are not free to pursue victory at any cost, especially when it endangers civilians.
Even wars have limits, always.
Even wars have limits, always.
November 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Armed conflicts are not beyond the reach of the law. Warring parties are not free to pursue victory at any cost, especially when it endangers civilians.
Even wars have limits, always.
Even wars have limits, always.
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The Geneva Conventions are the backbone of international humanitarian law. They:
🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting.
🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering.
Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.
🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting.
🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering.
Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.
October 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The Geneva Conventions are the backbone of international humanitarian law. They:
🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting.
🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering.
Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.
🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting.
🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering.
Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.
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One command can end a life, but what if no human made that choice?
Autonomous weapon systems are changing how wars are fought, raising profound humanitarian, legal, and ethical questions.
Learn more about our position paper on new rules for autonomous weapons: ms.spr.ly/63321s7C8F
Autonomous weapon systems are changing how wars are fought, raising profound humanitarian, legal, and ethical questions.
Learn more about our position paper on new rules for autonomous weapons: ms.spr.ly/63321s7C8F
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
One command can end a life, but what if no human made that choice?
Autonomous weapon systems are changing how wars are fought, raising profound humanitarian, legal, and ethical questions.
Learn more about our position paper on new rules for autonomous weapons: ms.spr.ly/63321s7C8F
Autonomous weapon systems are changing how wars are fought, raising profound humanitarian, legal, and ethical questions.
Learn more about our position paper on new rules for autonomous weapons: ms.spr.ly/63321s7C8F
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Worldwide, parties to armed conflicts have damaged critical healthcare infrastructure. In some cases, they have also killed or held captive patients and healthcare workers.
This leaves millions of people in armed conflict areas without a choice.
This leaves millions of people in armed conflict areas without a choice.
October 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Worldwide, parties to armed conflicts have damaged critical healthcare infrastructure. In some cases, they have also killed or held captive patients and healthcare workers.
This leaves millions of people in armed conflict areas without a choice.
This leaves millions of people in armed conflict areas without a choice.
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Aid workers must be protected, always.
Our solidarity goes to the Danish Refugee Council and its branch in Ukraine.
Our solidarity goes to the Danish Refugee Council and its branch in Ukraine.
September 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Aid workers must be protected, always.
Our solidarity goes to the Danish Refugee Council and its branch in Ukraine.
Our solidarity goes to the Danish Refugee Council and its branch in Ukraine.
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“Not releasing the National Climate Risk Assessment before setting a 2035 target is like heading out on a road trip without a map, without knowing what hazards are ahead.”
- Senator David Pocock
@davidpocock.bsky.social
#auspol
- Senator David Pocock
@davidpocock.bsky.social
#auspol
August 14, 2025 at 6:14 AM
“Not releasing the National Climate Risk Assessment before setting a 2035 target is like heading out on a road trip without a map, without knowing what hazards are ahead.”
- Senator David Pocock
@davidpocock.bsky.social
#auspol
- Senator David Pocock
@davidpocock.bsky.social
#auspol
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Prisoners of war (POWs) are captured members of enemy armed forces in international armed conflicts and are protected under the Third Geneva Convention.
They must be treated humanely, always.
@corduladroege.bsky.social, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains more 👇🏽
ms.spr.ly/63328sRF4G
They must be treated humanely, always.
@corduladroege.bsky.social, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains more 👇🏽
ms.spr.ly/63328sRF4G
How International Humanitarian Law Protects Prisoners of War & Detainees?
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) plays a crucial role in protecting prisoners of war and detainees during armed conflict. In this video, ICRC’s Chief Legal Officer, Cordula Droege, explains how IHL works, the ICRC’s role in ensuring detainee rights, and the importance of systematic access to places of detention.
ms.spr.ly
August 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Prisoners of war (POWs) are captured members of enemy armed forces in international armed conflicts and are protected under the Third Geneva Convention.
They must be treated humanely, always.
@corduladroege.bsky.social, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains more 👇🏽
ms.spr.ly/63328sRF4G
They must be treated humanely, always.
@corduladroege.bsky.social, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains more 👇🏽
ms.spr.ly/63328sRF4G
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The Geneva Conventions, adopted 76 years ago today and ratified worldwide, are the backbone of international humanitarian law. They:
🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting.
🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering.
Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.
🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting.
🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering.
Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.
August 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The Geneva Conventions, adopted 76 years ago today and ratified worldwide, are the backbone of international humanitarian law. They:
🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting.
🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering.
Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.
🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting.
🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering.
Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.
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In 2023-24 Australia collected more than four times more from HECS repayments than the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
July 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
In 2023-24 Australia collected more than four times more from HECS repayments than the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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And so it begins.
Legacy media focuses on leadership bs in a party that has dialled itself into irrelevance.
Joyce? McCormack? Littleproud? Who cares? Does it matter? Wholly owned subsidiaries of mining companies vote the way they are told.
#auspol
Yet hope: youtube.com/shorts/oTxR3...
Legacy media focuses on leadership bs in a party that has dialled itself into irrelevance.
Joyce? McCormack? Littleproud? Who cares? Does it matter? Wholly owned subsidiaries of mining companies vote the way they are told.
#auspol
Yet hope: youtube.com/shorts/oTxR3...
When will the pro fossil fuel Albanese government stop gaslighting the Australian public?
YouTube video by Nicolette Boele
youtube.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
And so it begins.
Legacy media focuses on leadership bs in a party that has dialled itself into irrelevance.
Joyce? McCormack? Littleproud? Who cares? Does it matter? Wholly owned subsidiaries of mining companies vote the way they are told.
#auspol
Yet hope: youtube.com/shorts/oTxR3...
Legacy media focuses on leadership bs in a party that has dialled itself into irrelevance.
Joyce? McCormack? Littleproud? Who cares? Does it matter? Wholly owned subsidiaries of mining companies vote the way they are told.
#auspol
Yet hope: youtube.com/shorts/oTxR3...
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When tobacco ads were banned, sports in Australia didn't collapse. Neither did free-to-air TV.
So why shouldn't gambling ads be banned?
Senior Economist @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social unpacks proposed limits on gambling ads on Dollars & Sense!
#auspol
So why shouldn't gambling ads be banned?
Senior Economist @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social unpacks proposed limits on gambling ads on Dollars & Sense!
#auspol
July 22, 2025 at 5:40 AM
When tobacco ads were banned, sports in Australia didn't collapse. Neither did free-to-air TV.
So why shouldn't gambling ads be banned?
Senior Economist @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social unpacks proposed limits on gambling ads on Dollars & Sense!
#auspol
So why shouldn't gambling ads be banned?
Senior Economist @mattgrudnoff.bsky.social unpacks proposed limits on gambling ads on Dollars & Sense!
#auspol
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Jillian Segal and her cohorts, constantly reference something called "legitimate" or "acceptable" criticism of Israel.
Define exactly what "legitimate" or "acceptable" criticism of Israel is?
Where? When?
If you demand to legislate it, then you should be able to show examples of it - what is it?
Define exactly what "legitimate" or "acceptable" criticism of Israel is?
Where? When?
If you demand to legislate it, then you should be able to show examples of it - what is it?
July 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Jillian Segal and her cohorts, constantly reference something called "legitimate" or "acceptable" criticism of Israel.
Define exactly what "legitimate" or "acceptable" criticism of Israel is?
Where? When?
If you demand to legislate it, then you should be able to show examples of it - what is it?
Define exactly what "legitimate" or "acceptable" criticism of Israel is?
Where? When?
If you demand to legislate it, then you should be able to show examples of it - what is it?
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Violence against humanitarians must stop: one life lost is already too many.
July 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Violence against humanitarians must stop: one life lost is already too many.
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Our research shows Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export extension will result in 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions.
The best way to fight the climate crisis is to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
The best way to fight the climate crisis is to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
July 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Our research shows Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export extension will result in 4.3 billion tonnes of emissions.
The best way to fight the climate crisis is to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
The best way to fight the climate crisis is to stop approving coal and gas projects.
Read: australiainstitute.org.au/post/woodsid...
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In armed conflicts, no matter when, no matter who says the opposite, civilians must be protected and respected. Without excuses.
Under international humanitarian law, every party to a conflict must follow this essential rule.
Under international humanitarian law, every party to a conflict must follow this essential rule.
July 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In armed conflicts, no matter when, no matter who says the opposite, civilians must be protected and respected. Without excuses.
Under international humanitarian law, every party to a conflict must follow this essential rule.
Under international humanitarian law, every party to a conflict must follow this essential rule.
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"We have $8M in a SMSF. How can we avoid the new super tax?" – SMH
"You could hardly find a more pointed example of what's wrong w/ Australia’s economic system,
"We don’t have dental in Medicare because we subsidise inheritance of the wealthiest" @grogsgamut.bsky.social
theaus.in/grogonomics-...
"You could hardly find a more pointed example of what's wrong w/ Australia’s economic system,
"We don’t have dental in Medicare because we subsidise inheritance of the wealthiest" @grogsgamut.bsky.social
theaus.in/grogonomics-...
June 27, 2025 at 1:40 AM
"We have $8M in a SMSF. How can we avoid the new super tax?" – SMH
"You could hardly find a more pointed example of what's wrong w/ Australia’s economic system,
"We don’t have dental in Medicare because we subsidise inheritance of the wealthiest" @grogsgamut.bsky.social
theaus.in/grogonomics-...
"You could hardly find a more pointed example of what's wrong w/ Australia’s economic system,
"We don’t have dental in Medicare because we subsidise inheritance of the wealthiest" @grogsgamut.bsky.social
theaus.in/grogonomics-...
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Continued government inaction is costing families their wellbeing and financial security.
It is time to implement a total ban on online gambling advertising—an evidence-based recommendation that is strongly supported by the Australian public.
#BanGamblingAds #auspol
It is time to implement a total ban on online gambling advertising—an evidence-based recommendation that is strongly supported by the Australian public.
#BanGamblingAds #auspol
June 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Continued government inaction is costing families their wellbeing and financial security.
It is time to implement a total ban on online gambling advertising—an evidence-based recommendation that is strongly supported by the Australian public.
#BanGamblingAds #auspol
It is time to implement a total ban on online gambling advertising—an evidence-based recommendation that is strongly supported by the Australian public.
#BanGamblingAds #auspol
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120 km is roughly the length of 1,200 soccer fields laid end to end.
This is what Marwo had to walk to save her baby's life.
Her story is one of many mothers at the stabilization centre in Kismayo, which is supported by the ICRC in Somalia. Read more 👇🏽
http://ms.spr.ly/63321SxtzU
This is what Marwo had to walk to save her baby's life.
Her story is one of many mothers at the stabilization centre in Kismayo, which is supported by the ICRC in Somalia. Read more 👇🏽
http://ms.spr.ly/63321SxtzU
Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures
Severe malnutrition among children has surged across Somalia, with health facilities supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) seeing record admissions since the devastating drought two years ago. In May alone, the stabilization centre at Kismayo General Hospital admitted 277 critically ill children, the highest monthly number since 2023.
ms.spr.ly
June 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM
120 km is roughly the length of 1,200 soccer fields laid end to end.
This is what Marwo had to walk to save her baby's life.
Her story is one of many mothers at the stabilization centre in Kismayo, which is supported by the ICRC in Somalia. Read more 👇🏽
http://ms.spr.ly/63321SxtzU
This is what Marwo had to walk to save her baby's life.
Her story is one of many mothers at the stabilization centre in Kismayo, which is supported by the ICRC in Somalia. Read more 👇🏽
http://ms.spr.ly/63321SxtzU
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On June 24th 1859, Henry Dunant witnessed the horrors of the Battle of Solferino.
This inspired him to propose a treaty for armies to care for wounded soldiers & create national societies to support military medical services. In 1863, he co-founded the International Committee of the Red Cross 👇🏽
This inspired him to propose a treaty for armies to care for wounded soldiers & create national societies to support military medical services. In 1863, he co-founded the International Committee of the Red Cross 👇🏽
June 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
On June 24th 1859, Henry Dunant witnessed the horrors of the Battle of Solferino.
This inspired him to propose a treaty for armies to care for wounded soldiers & create national societies to support military medical services. In 1863, he co-founded the International Committee of the Red Cross 👇🏽
This inspired him to propose a treaty for armies to care for wounded soldiers & create national societies to support military medical services. In 1863, he co-founded the International Committee of the Red Cross 👇🏽
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International humanitarian law (IHL) sets out rules for once war happens and, it is built on three principles: Distinction, proportionality, and precaution.
Wars will ALWAYS have limits.
Wars will ALWAYS have limits.
June 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
International humanitarian law (IHL) sets out rules for once war happens and, it is built on three principles: Distinction, proportionality, and precaution.
Wars will ALWAYS have limits.
Wars will ALWAYS have limits.
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I am put in mind of the time when, at an American Society of International Law annual meeting, Harold Koh said of President Trump‘s strikes on Syria “well, if the law prohibits this, we need better law.”
Well, Bienvenue dans votre destination finale, American exceptionalism. Vale, international law
Well, Bienvenue dans votre destination finale, American exceptionalism. Vale, international law
June 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
I am put in mind of the time when, at an American Society of International Law annual meeting, Harold Koh said of President Trump‘s strikes on Syria “well, if the law prohibits this, we need better law.”
Well, Bienvenue dans votre destination finale, American exceptionalism. Vale, international law
Well, Bienvenue dans votre destination finale, American exceptionalism. Vale, international law
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When wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of casualties are civilians.
Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.
Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.
June 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
When wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of casualties are civilians.
Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.
Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.
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It’s CEO sleep out tonight
Best thing they can do is organise to find & vote for politicians who will act on homelessness - as every homeless person is a sign of political failure
Instead they throw money at perpetuating the problem instead of addressing the problem #auspol
Best thing they can do is organise to find & vote for politicians who will act on homelessness - as every homeless person is a sign of political failure
Instead they throw money at perpetuating the problem instead of addressing the problem #auspol
June 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It’s CEO sleep out tonight
Best thing they can do is organise to find & vote for politicians who will act on homelessness - as every homeless person is a sign of political failure
Instead they throw money at perpetuating the problem instead of addressing the problem #auspol
Best thing they can do is organise to find & vote for politicians who will act on homelessness - as every homeless person is a sign of political failure
Instead they throw money at perpetuating the problem instead of addressing the problem #auspol
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“Our hearts go out to the civilians caught in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Every life lost, every family affected, is a deep tragedy."
Statement from Nicolas Von Arx, ICRC's regional director for the Near and Middle East.
Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/63325St7LU
Statement from Nicolas Von Arx, ICRC's regional director for the Near and Middle East.
Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/63325St7LU
June 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“Our hearts go out to the civilians caught in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Every life lost, every family affected, is a deep tragedy."
Statement from Nicolas Von Arx, ICRC's regional director for the Near and Middle East.
Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/63325St7LU
Statement from Nicolas Von Arx, ICRC's regional director for the Near and Middle East.
Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/63325St7LU
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We recently supported the large-scale return of fallen soldiers’ remains between Russia and Ukraine, following an agreement between the parties to the conflict.
This step is vital for families seeking answers about their loved ones.
Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/63321SttIN
This step is vital for families seeking answers about their loved ones.
Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/63321SttIN
June 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We recently supported the large-scale return of fallen soldiers’ remains between Russia and Ukraine, following an agreement between the parties to the conflict.
This step is vital for families seeking answers about their loved ones.
Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/63321SttIN
This step is vital for families seeking answers about their loved ones.
Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/63321SttIN