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New York Crimes propaganda after Israel drops a 2000 lb bomb in a humanitarian zone.

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Today is 19th of August.

Today is World Humanitarian Day, World Photography Day, International Orangutan Day, National Aviation Day.

[agentfascinateur]

The US planning $61 million in munitions meant to kill Palestinians, via Canada

The United States government announced this week that a Quebec-based company will be the principal contractor in a “possible” $61-million US sale of high explosive mortar cartridges and related equipment to Israel.

That's half of what Trudeau is pledging on World Humanitarian Day...

Montreal, August 15, 2024 — Peace groups are condemning the proposed transfer of $83.7M worth of explosives to the Israeli military, which they warn will fuel Israel’s genocidal violence against civilians in Gaza. As part of this week’s $20B weapons package to Israel, the US Congress approved the purchase of 50,000 High Explosive Mortar Cartridges worth $83.7M CAD ($61.1M USD) from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc., located in Quebec.

#ArmsEmbargoNow

#ICJ ruling

[worldhumanitarianday]

Ensure that aid can be delivered, lives can be saved, and hope can prevail—even in the darkest of times.

This World Humanitarian Day 2024 dedication ensures that aid can be delivered, lives can be saved, and hope can prevail—even in the darkest of times, where the normalization of violence and impunity threatens to undermine the very fabric of humanitarian work.

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On World Humanitarian Day, the EU and its member states should consider addressing the double standards that put humanitarian workers at increased risk, writes Jean-Yves Terlinden. Jean-Yves Terlinden is Caritas Europa International Development and Humanitarian Director. 2024 is on track to be the deadliest year for humanitarian workers on record, particularly for those based in their own countries. -Already, 192 humanitarian workers have been killed, of whom 119 were local staff, and the year is far from over. This is in contrast to the 118 humanitarian workers who lost their lives in 2022. This dramatic increase in the number of fatalities is overwhelmingly made up of those killed in Gaza since October 2023, a total of at least 274 in the last ten months. Indeed, the number who have lost their lives in the last ten months in Gaza alone is higher than the total deaths of humanitarian workers around the world, in the two years between 2021 and 2022. The continued complicity of the EU and US in violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), double standards, and the increasing politicisation of humanitarian support, is fuelling this growing death count. Caritas, a global network of 162 national relief and development organisations, has tragically lost two national workers in Gaza Viola, a lab technician, age 26, was killed with her husband and infant daughter, and Issam Abedrabbo, a dedicated pharmacist and father, age 35, was killed with two of his sons, leaving one daughter an orphan. On World Humanitarian Day, we honour their lives and their tireless service to others and mourn the loss of their lives, that was cut short far too soon. We continue the work they started in the hope of creating a better, more just world, where all people can thrive in peace, dignity, and hope. These deaths are far from accidental. Israeli forces have reportedly carried out at least eight strikes on humanitarian workers’ convoys and premises in Gaza since October 2023. These attacks occurred even though humanitarian agencies had provided their coordinates to the Israeli authorities, to ensure their protection. The attack in October of the St. Porphyrios Orthodox Church in Gaza, where it was made known that civilians were sheltering, resulted in the death of Caritas staff member Viola and her family. This unprecedented loss of humanitarian workers has been compounded by a humanitarian system increasingly affected by political priorities. The EU and US continue to provide military support to Israel, including bombs that have resulted in the deaths of civilians and humanitarians in staggering numbers, as well as other forms of material support, such as projects that fund Israeli arms companies. To live up to their values as principled humanitarian actors and to avoid being complicit in IHL violations, the EU and its member states must fully divest from military support to actors who violate IHL. Without this divestment, humanitarian diplomacy will continue to be undermined by states that, on the one hand, condemn violations of IHL and, on the other, provide military and economic support to parties that perpetrate these IHL violations.

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Honoring World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating Acts of Compassion and Service

Introduction World Humanitarian Day, observed on August 19, is dedicated to honoring those who dedicate their lives to humanitarian work and to raising awareness about global humanitarian issues. It’s a day to recognize the selfless acts of individuals and organizations that strive to alleviate suffering, promote peace, and support those in need. The Significance of World Humanitarian…

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Act For Humanity.

Acting for Humanity with a Dash of August Sunshine As I sit here, bracing myself for the inevitable wave of “Happy Humanitarian Day!” messages or perhaps an enthusiastic SMS greeting, I can’t help but wonder if we’ve strayed a bit too far into the realm of well-intentioned absurdity. Before I go on to question the purpose of the day, I thought I’d first check the definition of “humanitarian.”…

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Međunarodni humanitarni dan ⛑️

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World Humanitarian Day: Embracing the Power of Compassion

Introduction: World Humanitarian Day is a powerful reminder of the capacity within each of us to make a positive impact on the lives of others. It celebrates the brave and selfless acts of humanitarian workers who risk their lives daily to provide aid and assistance to those affected by crises and disasters worldwide. This day serves as an inspiration to all of us, encouraging us to embrace the…

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XXX3 August 1

August is a time of summer’s peak, where the days are often at their warmest and longest. In the northern hemisphere, people are soaking up the sun at beaches, enjoying barbecues, and taking last-minute vacations before the onset of the autumn season. The month is named after Augustus Caesar, the first Roman Emperor, symbolizing expansion and powerful leadership. Interestingly, in many European…

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Today is 19th of August.

Today is World Humanitarian Day.

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Aid Workers' Open Letter to UNGA

This year, on World Humanitarian Day, we appeal to all States, parties to armed conflict, and the wider international community to: • End attacks on civilians and take active steps to protect them – and the critical civilian infrastructure they rely on.   • Protect all aid workers, including local and national actors, and their premises and assets and facilitate their work, as called for in UN Security Council Resolution 2730 adopted this May.   • Hold perpetrators to account. Those who commit violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) cannot go unpunished.

Signed by 413 Aid Organizations.

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Enabling humanitarian action is more critical than ever.

The challenges of 2024 remind us that enabling humanitarian action is more critical than ever. As attacks on humanitarians increase, the role of UN Security becomes even more vital.