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1	Mar 4, '22	We’ve received thousands of questions on the Geneva Conventions. So, we’re going to break down the rules of war you need to know right now. All states have signed these – and are l	26.1×	0	28k	14k	2.7k
2	Oct 14, '23	Thousands of buildings have been destroyed. Mass casualties are unlike anything seen in past years. The medical system is on its knees. 🏥 As Gaza loses power, hospitals lose power	18.8×	2.5M	10k	6k	348
3	Dec 13, '19	This is Syria after 8 years of war. If this is what war has done to its cities, imagine what it does to those who survive.	13.2×	0	23k	4.4k	75
4	Oct 30, '23	#Gaza The human suffering is shocking. Thousands killed. People have limited access to food & water. Hospitals are near collapse. Hospital corridors are full of wounded & d	12.8×	1.7M	6.3k	4.1k	182
5	Aug 29, '19	𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤: 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝙵𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝙽𝚎𝚐𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙠: 𝙽𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚐𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚊 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚎𝚐𝚎𝚍 𝚌𝚒𝚝𝚢; 𝙶𝚎𝚝 𝚊𝚒𝚍 𝚒𝚗; 𝙷𝚎𝚕𝚙 𝚝	10.6×	0	22k	1.7k	181
6	Jan 27, '18	The rules of war: No targeting civilians. No targeting civilians. No targeting civilians. No targeting civilians. No targeting civilians. No targeting civilians. No targeting civil	10.1×	0	12k	6.1k	5
7	Sep 19, '20	We said it in 1918. We're saying it today.	9.2×	0	11k	5.7k	134
8	Oct 17, '23	International humanitarian law is clear Civilians - Medical professionals - Hospitals - Ambulances - Clinics All are protected under the law of war.	8.3×	1.1M	7.5k	4.3k	100
9	Nov 26, '19	Not inevitable. Not acceptable. Not an accident. Sexual violence is a crime, whenever and wherever it takes place. Here’s how we’re trying to prevent it and provide care for surviv	7.6×	0	14k	2.3k	31
10	Oct 2, '20	We said it in 1918. We're saying it in 2020.	7.2×	0	9.1k	4.2k	106
11	Mar 12, '22	Our colleagues in #Mariupol are taking shelter in our office. This is how one described the situation 👇	7.2×	0	8.5k	4k	216
12	Dec 26, '23	No exceptions.	7.0×	943k	2.5k	817	54
13	May 11, '18	20 examples of when it's justifiable to torture an enemy combatant: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Did we miss any? Didn't think so. Torture	6.9×	0	9.4k	3.7k	6
14	Nov 1, '18	If #Yemen was 100 people: -80 need aid to survive. -60 have barely anything to eat. -58 have no access to clean water. -52 have no access to health care. -11 are severely malnouris	6.2×	0	4.8k	4.9k	46
15	Mar 23, '24	Always, no matter what.	5.7×	764k	1.9k	507	59
16	Oct 7, '17	Nothing stops our trucks from delivering aid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.	5.6×	0	5.5k	3.6k	3
17	Mar 4, '22	Civilians. 👉 They cannot be attacked. 👉 They must be protected. 👉 They are not a target. Whatever wording you use – the message is the same. It is illegal.	5.5×	0	9.1k	2.1k	54
18	Mar 4, '22	Prisoners of war and detainees. The law states they must be protected. This includes from acts of violence, intimidation, and ill-treatment. They also must be treated with dignity,	5.0×	0	7.7k	1.7k	124
19	May 6, '20	Even during conflict. Even during a pandemic.	4.9×	0	6.1k	2.9k	41
20	Nov 13, '23	Surgeon Dr. Tom Potokar shares on the situation from European Hospital, Gaza. Patients whose families have been killed, arriving with horrific injuries - full-body burns, shrapnel	4.5×	605k	5.3k	4k	241
21	Oct 23, '23	📢 We facilitated the release of 2 more hostages, transporting them out of #Gaza this evening. Our role as a neutral intermediary makes this work possible & we are ready to fac	4.5×	598k	1.4k	522	22
22	Mar 4, '22	The rules of war save lives. They reduce human suffering. We call on all parties to uphold them – now. For more 👇	4.1×	0	6.6k	1.5k	120
23	Mar 4, '22	Civilian infrastructure. This is schools, hospitals, civilians’ homes, water plants that supply clean water, and electricity lines. Basically, everything that civilians need to go	4.0×	0	7.3k	1.3k	23
24	Mar 6, '22	People are living in terror in Mariupol, desperate for safety. Today’s attempt to start evacuating an estimated 200,000 people has failed. The failed attempts underscore the absenc	3.8×	0	4.7k	1.9k	88
25	Oct 11, '23	The humanitarian situation in #Gaza: without power, a full blackout is imminent. “Hospitals are going to be turned into graveyards.” More from our colleague Hisham here. (📹Repost	3.6×	485k	1.4k	946	60
26	May 27, '17	In #Yemen, it’s estimated that a child dies every 10 minutes from a preventable illness (@UN).	3.5×	0	2k	3.2k	2
27	Dec 28, '23	The Geneva Conventions ensure: 👉 Torture is illegal. 👉 The dead deserve dignity. 👉 Hospitals are not attacked. 👉 Sick and wounded are cared for. 👉 Detainees are treated humane	3.5×	471k	1.5k	795	47
28	Nov 17, '23	Dr. Tom Potokar, our chief surgeon in the European Hospital in #Gaza shares the situation of the healthcare workers and of those civilians affected. "Is seeing so many destroyed li	3.4×	456k	3.7k	3.2k	177
29	Mar 4, '22	Combatants. Combatants must distinguish themselves from civilians in all military operations by wearing identifiable insignia and carrying arms openly. This helps protect civilians	3.2×	0	6.2k	880	21
30	Apr 4, '17	No time, no place, not ever. The rules of war are clear. #GenevaConventions	3.2×	0	2.2k	2.6k	0
31	Mar 15, '18	No words. No photos. No videos. No stories. No articles. No quotes. No tweets. Nothing. Nothing can begin to describe the seven years of hell the Syrian people have endured. #Syria	3.0×	0	2.9k	2.3k	8
32	May 19, '19	Do the Geneva Conventions apply in Westeros? For the #GameOfThronesFinale the @RedCrossAU analysed every violation of international humanitarian law. Over 70 #GameOfThrones episode	3.0×	0	2.8k	1.7k	122
33	Mar 4, '22	The sick and wounded. They must be cared for, regardless of the side they’re on. Parties to the conflict must also recover and identify those who have died and facilitate their ret	3.0×	0	5.8k	823	14
34	Oct 15, '20	This is not what a school should look like. Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed by heavy artillery fire and missiles during the escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. T	3.0×	0	2.2k	1.5k	17
35	Oct 14, '18	Over 7 months ago, our colleagues Hauwa and Alice were abducted in northern Nigeria. We have been told in 24 hours they will be executed. We issue an urgent plea for their lives. T	3.0×	0	1.8k	2.5k	14
36	Aug 30, '20	You lose your child in the crowd. You panic.	2.9×	0	3.5k	1.6k	75
37	Dec 9, '19	People do not commit rape by accident. This is just one survivor's story. It's tough, but it's important viewing. Sexual violence is a crime, whenever and wherever it takes place.	2.8×	0	5.7k	687	21
38	Mar 4, '22	Weapons. The use of illegal weapons and the illegal use of weapons is prohibited. No ifs or buts. The use of heavy explosive weapons in populated areas - so in cities - should be a	2.8×	0	5.3k	825	13
39	Oct 12, '23	Tonight in Gaza, hundreds of thousands have nowhere to sleep. More than 2 million people lack basic necessities, water and electricity. Ambulances cannot reach the wounded. Civilia	2.8×	379k	2.6k	1.6k	46
40	Jan 10, '20	Sometimes we all need a helping hand ❤️ Zainab and Nigina are learning how to use their new artificial limbs at our orthopedic center in Kabul. #FridayFeeling	2.8×	0	4.4k	1.1k	30
41	May 6, '19	A landmine took Ahmed's leg. This is the moment he got back on his feet. Over 4,000 civilians were killed or injured by explosives in Afghanistan last year. That’s over a third mor	2.7×	0	3.8k	1.2k	23
42	Mar 4, '22	Aid workers and humanitarian organizations. We must be allowed to operate safely. Our work is to bring aid and save lives. Sanctions and other restrictive measures must be designed	2.6×	0	5.1k	747	10
43	Oct 13, '23	The horrific attacks in Israel cannot justify the limitless destruction of Gaza. The evacuation orders, coupled with the complete siege, are not compatible with IHL. We are committ	2.6×	343k	2.6k	1.1k	57
44	Mar 4, '22	Red cross red crescent emblems. They're protective emblems. In conflict, they must only be used for: ✅ Medical staff and facilities, including army medics and vehicles. ✅ Red Cross	2.5×	0	4.8k	667	10
45	Oct 13, '23	The horrific attacks in Israel cannot justify the limitless destruction of Gaza. The evacuation orders, coupled with the complete siege, are not compatible with IHL. We are committ	2.4×	320k	2.3k	1k	59
46	Nov 8, '17	Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria. Libya. Iraq. Syria. Afghanistan. Myanmar. Somalia. South Sudan. Ukraine. We might have #280characters but that's still not enough to talk abo	2.3×	0	2.3k	1.6k	0
47	Feb 9, '24	"One of the most painful things is when you walk through the hospital, and the children ask you if everything is going to be ok..." Amid the deafening sound of explosions in Khan Y	2.2×	297k	4.4k	3.3k	249
48	Feb 27, '19	If a nuclear bomb dropped tomorrow, this is what could happen to you.	2.0×	0	1.8k	1.3k	55
49	Jan 26, '22	Update: We’ve just delivered lifesaving medical supplies into Mekelle, #Tigray, for the first time since September. We work on organizing other flights carrying medical assistance	2.0×	0	2.1k	889	11
50	Oct 22, '23	In times of war, neutrality is not indifference. It is a deliberate way of working to be able to help without taking sides, allowing us to reach those who need it most.	2.0×	272k	3.1k	1.2k	148
51	Nov 1, '20	Two thirds of people in Yemen have almost nothing to eat. That's over 20 million people.	2.0×	0	2.6k	1k	12
52	Oct 16, '18	Hauwa’s death has broken our hearts. Hauwa was a friend and daughter. She was a midwife, helping women in their most painful and vulnerable moments, bringing life into the world. H	2.0×	0	1.4k	1.4k	5
53	Sep 10, '19	You lose your child in the crowd. You panic.	2.0×	0	2k	1.3k	27
54	Sep 20, '16	"Attack on a humanitarian convoy is an attack on humanity." Our joint statement with @SYRedCrescent and @Federation:	2.0×	0	1.7k	1.5k	0
55	Mar 12, '22	“There's no electricity, water and gas supply. Meaning no means for heating. Some people still have food, but I’m not sure for how long it will last. Many report having no food for	1.9×	0	3k	820	15
56	Oct 26, '20	How can you stay safe from COVID-19, when home is not safe? The escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict could lead to a spike in cases. - Thousands of homes destroyed. - Famili	1.9×	0	1.5k	763	2
57	Jun 3, '18	Protected under the rules of war: ✅ Doctors ✅ Nurses ✅ Journalists ✅ Paramedics ✅ Aid workers ✅ Sick and wounded ✅ Prisoners of war ✅ Refugees and IDPs ✅ Civilians #GenevaConventio	1.8×	0	1.8k	1.3k	8
58	Apr 8, '18	No time, no place, not ever. The rules of war are clear. #GenevaConventions	1.8×	0	1.5k	1.4k	2
59	Feb 25, '22	4 things the rules of war state about civilians: 1. Civilians cannot be targeted. 2. Civilians cannot be used as human shields. 3. Civilians must have safe passage to flee. 4. Huma	1.7×	0	1.9k	943	23
60	Jul 3, '20	This is what conflict has done to Syria's buildings. Imagine what is had done to Syrians.	1.7×	0	1.8k	921	56
61	Nov 8, '23	"In the last week I’ve had to tell a father that his child has non-survivable burn injuries. We’ve had to treat patients, young children, pulled out of the rubble after 48 hours" R	1.7×	222k	2k	1.7k	106
62	Oct 28, '23	Over 2 million civilians are trapped in the Gaza Strip. The immediate imperative must be to save lives & preserve humanity. Healthcare, water, and electricity must be immediate	1.6×	218k	1.8k	1.1k	38
63	Feb 25, '22	📢	1.6×	0	1.8k	733	6
64	Sep 5, '20	Even during conflict. Even during a pandemic.	1.6×	0	2.1k	868	17
65	Oct 24, '20	We banned the bomb! A rare piece of good news in 2020: nuclear weapons are about to become illegal, after the 50th State ratified the #NuclearBan.	1.6×	0	1.6k	679	23
66	Mar 14, '22	Our aid convoy has made it into #Ukraine. 11 trucks are carrying 200 tons of urgently needed aid. This includes food, medical supplies, kits to treat those wounded, and other essen	1.6×	0	2.4k	645	17
67	Feb 28, '22	4 things the rules of war state about civilians: 1. Civilians cannot be targeted. 2. Civilians cannot be used as human shields. 3. Civilians must have safe passage to flee. 4. Huma	1.6×	0	2.1k	797	24
68	Nov 26, '18	The one gift Santa can't deliver.	1.5×	0	1.4k	934	19
69	Aug 12, '19	The Geneva Conventions preserve our humanity. They prevent unimaginable suffering. They save lives. Today they turn 70. #GC70	1.5×	0	1.7k	948	12
70	Mar 6, '22	We are not and cannot be the guarantor of a ceasefire agreement between the parties or of its implementation. As a neutral and impartial humanitarian intermediary, we've been facil	1.5×	0	2.6k	498	20
71	Sep 4, '20	Two thirds of people in Yemen have almost nothing to eat. That's over 20 million people.	1.5×	0	1.6k	943	18
72	Jun 23, '18	No parent should feel the pain of not knowing where their child is. Families belong together.	1.5×	0	1.5k	1k	9
73	Oct 27, '23	Our convoy passed Rafah crossing into #Gaza. We are bringing in medical staff, including a war surgery team, alongside 6 trucks with urgent humanitarian aid: 📦 Medical materials �	1.5×	202k	1.5k	580	20
74	Jan 6, '20	Attacks on: Museums Religious sites Historic monuments Are attacks on: Our identity. Our history. Our humanity. Cultural property is protected under law. Even during war.	1.5×	0	1.7k	919	14
75	Jan 26, '24	Always 👇	1.5×	198k	3.5k	1.3k	61
76	May 12, '20	To all the nurses around the world, We can't thank you enough. ❤️ #InternationalNursesDay ✏️ : Banksy	1.4×	0	1.7k	757	8
77	Nov 25, '19	It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing. It doesn’t matter what your gender is. It doesn’t matter what side of the conflict you’re on. It doesn’t matter who your family are. It doesn	1.3×	0	1.6k	747	8
78	Oct 14, '23	International humanitarian law is clear: civilians must be protected. Critical infrastructure must be protected. Even wars have limits.	1.3×	172k	3.2k	928	20
79	Mar 12, '22	“People report varying needs in medicine. Especially for diabetes and cancer patients. But there is no way to find it anymore in the city. People are getting sick already because o	1.3×	0	2.2k	477	1
80	Mar 12, '22	Two thirds of people in Yemen have almost nothing to eat. That's over 20 million people.	1.3×	0	1.5k	719	19
81	Feb 8, '18	When is it justifiable to torture an enemy fighter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1.3×	0	1.5k	747	0
82	Jan 22, '21	Today is a victory for humanity. #NuclearBan	1.2×	0	1.6k	592	26
83	Mar 5, '22	🚨	1.2×	0	1.7k	616	2
84	Mar 6, '22	📢	1.2×	0	1.8k	583	4
85	Mar 12, '22	"We have now approximately 65-66 people in our building. Plus, we also give a host to half of the people who are located in the same building. So their small children can sleep in	1.2×	0	2.2k	374	2
86	Mar 12, '22	"We keep the shelter, the basement, only for children and their mothers. All other adults and children above twelve they sleep in the office. It’s really cold. We still have some f	1.2×	0	2.1k	397	3
87	Jul 17, '18	On #WorldEmojiDay and every day: 🏥 are not a 🎯 🚑 are not a 🎯 👨🏻‍⚕️ are not a 🎯 👩🏽‍⚕️ are not a 🎯 🏫 are not a 🎯 👩🏼‍🏫 are not a 🎯 👨🏽‍🎓 are not a 🎯 ⛪️ are not a 🎯	1.1×	0	1.4k	672	0
88	Jun 21, '20	Reminder.	1.1×	0	1.5k	600	8
89	May 1, '22	Our team is currently participating in an ongoing operation to facilitate the safe passage of civilians out of the Azovstal plant & Mariupol towards Zaporizhzhia. This complex	1.1×	0	1.7k	433	10
90	Mar 12, '22	“We brought all the food that we have in our homes. We also visited the destroyed and damaged houses of our colleagues to pick up remaining food there. We will have food for a few	1.1×	0	2k	352	1
91	Mar 12, '22	“We found a way to collect some water. We still have some storage of potable water. When we run out of the stock, we will boil water from the stream. So we have comparatively good	1.1×	0	1.9k	344	1
92	Nov 9, '20	\|￣￣￣￣￣￣￣ \| \| A COVID-19 \| \| VACCINE \| \| MUST BE \| \| ACCESSIBLE \| \| TO EVERYONE \| \| ＿＿＿＿＿____\| (\__/) \|\| (•ㅅ•) \|\| / づ	1.0×	0	1.5k	468	2
93	Oct 22, '23	International humanitarian law protects people but also: 🏠 Households 🏫 Schools 🏥 Hospitals 🙏 Religious sites 🏛️ Cultural heritage Even wars have limits.	1.0×	134k	1.3k	612	24
94	Oct 10, '19	How can art help children process their trauma? - Often they can’t understand what they have been through. - Drawing helps them externalise. - By listening and asking how they felt	1.0×	0	1.5k	454	11
95	Aug 15, '21	We’ve been supporting communities in #Afghanistan for over 30 years. We won’t stop now.	1.0×	0	1.6k	358	6
96	Nov 7, '23	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 h	0.9×	124k	1.4k	1k	30
97	Apr 5, '21	Reminder❣️	0.9×	0	1.4k	403	10
98	Jul 3, '19	Esther's home was attacked in Goma. She was shot in the leg. But thanks to Dr Alexandru and our team in the Democratic Republic of Congo, she is getting better every day. We 💗 you	0.9×	0	1.5k	322	3
99	Mar 6, '22	Our red cross emblem is protected under international humanitarian law. It cannot and must not be misused in any way other than this 👇	0.8×	0	1.3k	366	12
100	Aug 20, '20	It’s a day like any other... Unbeknownst to millions of people, a nuclear bomb is hurtling towards the earth and in an instant the world changes forever. ❤️this tweet to see if you	0.8×	0	1.5k	163	14

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