While I was in Lviv a few days ago, I was shown a “special stone” found by a little girl. The little girl who found it didn’t realize the stone she was playing with was in fact a piece of shrapnel from a bomb. Sitting in the palm of your hand, it’s jagged and heavier than you would expect. Its shine and unusual nature must have caught the child’s eye.
When a bomb or shell explodes, sharp fragments of heavy metal tear into the bodies of those near the point of impact. Many of the children I met from the Kramatorsk train station bombing had pieces of shrapnel recently removed – a difficult and painful process. Fragments close to vital organs were too dangerous to remove, and remained inside some of the children’s bodies.
There is no sense to be made from such harm to children, that goes beyond physical injury to the emotional and mental manifestations of trauma.
The fight to end a war, like the one being suffered in Ukraine, is a race to limit the number of casualties killed, injured, displaced and traumatized every day.
#ukraine #childreninconflict
While I was in Lviv a few days ago, I was shown a “special stone” found by a little girl. The little girl who found it didn’t realize the stone she was playing with was in fact a piece of shrapnel from a bomb. Sitting in the palm of your hand, it’s jagged and heavier than you would expect. Its shine and unusual nature must have caught the child’s eye.
When a bomb or shell explodes, sharp fragments of heavy metal tear into the bodies of those near the point of impact. Many of the children I met from the Kramatorsk train station bombing had pieces of shrapnel recently removed – a difficult and painful process. Fragments close to vital organs were too dangerous to remove, and remained inside some of the children’s bodies.
There is no sense to be made from such harm to children, that goes beyond physical injury to the emotional and mental manifestations of trauma.
The fight to end a war, like the one being suffered in Ukraine, is a race to limit the number of casualties killed, injured, displaced and traumatized every day.
#ukraine #childreninconflict
While I was in Lviv a few days ago, I was shown a “special stone” found by a little girl. The little girl who found it didn’t realize the stone she was playing with was in fact a piece of shrapnel from a bomb. Sitting in the palm of your hand, it’s jagged and heavier than you would expect. Its shine and unusual nature must have caught the child’s eye.
When a bomb or shell explodes, sharp fragments of heavy metal tear into the bodies of those near the point of impact. Many of the children I met from the Kramatorsk train station bombing had pieces of shrapnel recently removed – a difficult and painful process. Fragments close to vital organs were too dangerous to remove, and remained inside some of the children’s bodies.
There is no sense to be made from such harm to children, that goes beyond physical injury to the emotional and mental manifestations of trauma.
The fight to end a war, like the one being suffered in Ukraine, is a race to limit the number of casualties killed, injured, displaced and traumatized every day.
#ukraine #childreninconflict
While I was in Lviv a few days ago, I was shown a “special stone” found by a little girl. The little girl who found it didn’t realize the stone she was playing with was in fact a piece of shrapnel from a bomb. Sitting in the palm of your hand, it’s jagged and heavier than you would expect. Its shine and unusual nature must have caught the child’s eye.
When a bomb or shell explodes, sharp fragments of heavy metal tear into the bodies of those near the point of impact. Many of the children I met from the Kramatorsk train station bombing had pieces of shrapnel recently removed – a difficult and painful process. Fragments close to vital organs were too dangerous to remove, and remained inside some of the children’s bodies.
There is no sense to be made from such harm to children, that goes beyond physical injury to the emotional and mental manifestations of trauma.
The fight to end a war, like the one being suffered in Ukraine, is a race to limit the number of casualties killed, injured, displaced and traumatized every day.
#ukraine #childreninconflict
My friend @jr shared this with me. #ukraine
My friend @jr shared this with me. #ukraine
My friend @jr shared this with me. #ukraine
As well as the millions who’ve fled over Ukraine’s borders, nearly 2 million people are displaced inside their country, many trapped by fighting, denied access to aid, and in direct physical danger. Without an end to the war children will pay the highest price – in trauma, lost childhoods and shattered lives.
Learn more at UNHCR @refugees
#ukraine
Photo credits @gettyimages
1: Diego Herrera / Europa Press
2: Wolfgang Schwan / Anadolu Agcy
3: Aris Messinis / AFP
Story: Aris Messinis / AFP
As well as the millions who’ve fled over Ukraine’s borders, nearly 2 million people are displaced inside their country, many trapped by fighting, denied access to aid, and in direct physical danger. Without an end to the war children will pay the highest price – in trauma, lost childhoods and shattered lives.
Learn more at UNHCR @refugees
#ukraine
Photo credits @gettyimages
1: Diego Herrera / Europa Press
2: Wolfgang Schwan / Anadolu Agcy
3: Aris Messinis / AFP
Story: Aris Messinis / AFP
As well as the millions who’ve fled over Ukraine’s borders, nearly 2 million people are displaced inside their country, many trapped by fighting, denied access to aid, and in direct physical danger. Without an end to the war children will pay the highest price – in trauma, lost childhoods and shattered lives.
Learn more at UNHCR @refugees
#ukraine
Photo credits @gettyimages
1: Diego Herrera / Europa Press
2: Wolfgang Schwan / Anadolu Agcy
3: Aris Messinis / AFP
Story: Aris Messinis / AFP
This week marks 11 years of displacement for millions of Syrians. While there are so many emergencies and needs, I hope that the families who fled war in Syria, and who remain displaced from the conflict, are not forgotten.
#Syria #Syria11
This week marks 11 years of displacement for millions of Syrians. While there are so many emergencies and needs, I hope that the families who fled war in Syria, and who remain displaced from the conflict, are not forgotten.
#Syria #Syria11
I was honored to speak with Nadia Murad, Nobel Laureate, advocate for gender equality and survivors of sexual violence, and founder of Nadia’s Initiative and Murad Code, who has been a powerful voice on conflict-based sexual violence. This conversation deeply inspired me and I am grateful to share her words with all of you. Please follow her work @nadia_murad and @nadiasinitiative
I was honored to speak with Nadia Murad, Nobel Laureate, advocate for gender equality and survivors of sexual violence, and founder of Nadia’s Initiative and Murad Code, who has been a powerful voice on conflict-based sexual violence. This conversation deeply inspired me and I am grateful to share her words with all of you. Please follow her work @nadia_murad and @nadiasinitiative
I was honored to speak with Nadia Murad, Nobel Laureate, advocate for gender equality and survivors of sexual violence, and founder of Nadia’s Initiative and Murad Code, who has been a powerful voice on conflict-based sexual violence. This conversation deeply inspired me and I am grateful to share her words with all of you. Please follow her work @nadia_murad and @nadiasinitiative
Next step: President Biden’s signature
#VAWA2022 #VAWA4all
Next step: President Biden’s signature
#VAWA2022 #VAWA4all
Over the past 60 years, civilians have been the main victims of war. Thousands of civilians have been killed. Others don’t have food, water, heat or shelter. Millions have been forced to flee their homes.
Both soldiers and civilians are protected under the Geneva Conventions. An attempt to limit the damage done by war, and reduce suffering.
The 4 Geneva Conventions:
• Protects the sick, wounded, medical and religious personnel during conflict
• Care for the wounded, sick and shipwrecked during war at sea
• Treat prisoners of war with humanity
• Protect all civilians, including those in occupied territory
From these conventions come the rule of war. They are universal. All sides in conflicts have to follow them.
The basic rules:
• Civilians can never be targeted
• The sick and wounded have a right to be cared for – no matter whose side they are on
• Medics and aid workers should be protected
• The things civilians need for survival – like food and water – should not be denied or destroyed
• Prisoners deserve fair treatment. They must not be tortured or abused
• Weapons which cause excessive or untargeted damage should be limited
• Rape and other forms of sexual violence are expressly forbidden
BREAKING THESE RULES IS A WAR CRIME
Over the past 60 years, civilians have been the main victims of war. Thousands of civilians have been killed. Others don’t have food, water, heat or shelter. Millions have been forced to flee their homes.
Both soldiers and civilians are protected under the Geneva Conventions. An attempt to limit the damage done by war, and reduce suffering.
The 4 Geneva Conventions:
• Protects the sick, wounded, medical and religious personnel during conflict
• Care for the wounded, sick and shipwrecked during war at sea
• Treat prisoners of war with humanity
• Protect all civilians, including those in occupied territory
From these conventions come the rule of war. They are universal. All sides in conflicts have to follow them.
The basic rules:
• Civilians can never be targeted
• The sick and wounded have a right to be cared for – no matter whose side they are on
• Medics and aid workers should be protected
• The things civilians need for survival – like food and water – should not be denied or destroyed
• Prisoners deserve fair treatment. They must not be tortured or abused
• Weapons which cause excessive or untargeted damage should be limited
• Rape and other forms of sexual violence are expressly forbidden
BREAKING THESE RULES IS A WAR CRIME
Over the past 60 years, civilians have been the main victims of war. Thousands of civilians have been killed. Others don’t have food, water, heat or shelter. Millions have been forced to flee their homes.
Both soldiers and civilians are protected under the Geneva Conventions. An attempt to limit the damage done by war, and reduce suffering.
The 4 Geneva Conventions:
• Protects the sick, wounded, medical and religious personnel during conflict
• Care for the wounded, sick and shipwrecked during war at sea
• Treat prisoners of war with humanity
• Protect all civilians, including those in occupied territory
From these conventions come the rule of war. They are universal. All sides in conflicts have to follow them.
The basic rules:
• Civilians can never be targeted
• The sick and wounded have a right to be cared for – no matter whose side they are on
• Medics and aid workers should be protected
• The things civilians need for survival – like food and water – should not be denied or destroyed
• Prisoners deserve fair treatment. They must not be tortured or abused
• Weapons which cause excessive or untargeted damage should be limited
• Rape and other forms of sexual violence are expressly forbidden
BREAKING THESE RULES IS A WAR CRIME
Over the past 60 years, civilians have been the main victims of war. Thousands of civilians have been killed. Others don’t have food, water, heat or shelter. Millions have been forced to flee their homes.
Both soldiers and civilians are protected under the Geneva Conventions. An attempt to limit the damage done by war, and reduce suffering.
The 4 Geneva Conventions:
• Protects the sick, wounded, medical and religious personnel during conflict
• Care for the wounded, sick and shipwrecked during war at sea
• Treat prisoners of war with humanity
• Protect all civilians, including those in occupied territory
From these conventions come the rule of war. They are universal. All sides in conflicts have to follow them.
The basic rules:
• Civilians can never be targeted
• The sick and wounded have a right to be cared for – no matter whose side they are on
• Medics and aid workers should be protected
• The things civilians need for survival – like food and water – should not be denied or destroyed
• Prisoners deserve fair treatment. They must not be tortured or abused
• Weapons which cause excessive or untargeted damage should be limited
• Rape and other forms of sexual violence are expressly forbidden
BREAKING THESE RULES IS A WAR CRIME
Over the past 60 years, civilians have been the main victims of war. Thousands of civilians have been killed. Others don’t have food, water, heat or shelter. Millions have been forced to flee their homes.
Both soldiers and civilians are protected under the Geneva Conventions. An attempt to limit the damage done by war, and reduce suffering.
The 4 Geneva Conventions:
• Protects the sick, wounded, medical and religious personnel during conflict
• Care for the wounded, sick and shipwrecked during war at sea
• Treat prisoners of war with humanity
• Protect all civilians, including those in occupied territory
From these conventions come the rule of war. They are universal. All sides in conflicts have to follow them.
The basic rules:
• Civilians can never be targeted
• The sick and wounded have a right to be cared for – no matter whose side they are on
• Medics and aid workers should be protected
• The things civilians need for survival – like food and water – should not be denied or destroyed
• Prisoners deserve fair treatment. They must not be tortured or abused
• Weapons which cause excessive or untargeted damage should be limited
• Rape and other forms of sexual violence are expressly forbidden
BREAKING THESE RULES IS A WAR CRIME
I received this letter from an Afghan girl, one of millions affected by the Taliban’s closure of girls’ high schools in Afghanistan – on the first day of the school year. Millions of Afghan girls who have already missed 8 months of education don’t know if and when they will ever set foot in a classroom again. I share it in the hope that you will continue to join me in listening to voices like hers, and continue to support and fight for women’s education and rights in Afghanistan.
#afghanwomen
#afghanistan
#letafghangirlslearn
