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#Congress must hold the Administration accountable for not submitting the annual #WPS report as required by law in the #WPSact. A shadow report, drafted by former U.S. Government officials, describes what has been done and what has been lost. Read here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Q5Tt...

I've been delinquent in posting here lately (oops!) but #Afghanistan watchers, please tune in/join in person for a high-level discussion at @unwomen.bsky.social Friday to hear from Afghan women about women's rights crisis in the country & what comes next.

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US withdraws from key UN human rights report, draws criticism from rights advocates The United States will not participate in a U.N. review of its human rights record, officials said, a move that rights advocates called a worrying retreat from Washington's global engagement on rights and justice issues.

The countries who refuse to examine their own records on #humanrights and try to shut down any discussion about them are the countries that consistently and systematically violate them…

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After 500 days under siege, children in Sudan’s Al Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and deadly violence

A most stark warning

“After 500 days under siege, 130,000 children in El Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and deadly violence."

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What's the Future of Peacekeeping? The Women, Peace & Security Agenda What's the Future of Peacekeeping? The Women, Peace & Security Agenda - PassBlue

#womenpeacesecurity makes UN peace operations more effective. Now is the time to double down, not step back. @passblue.bsky.social

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UK may scrap pledge to spend 80% of foreign aid on gender equality projects Exclusive: Critics warn move could worsen impact of Donald Trump’s rollback of funding for diversity and aid projects abroad

🧵Disappointing news for UK action on gender equality and the WPS agenda. The Government’s target was meant to ensure that 80% of aid spending included gender equality as a component. Losing this would be a significant step backwards.

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Sudan: Extend the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission for two more years - DefendDefenders Ahead of the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th session (HRC60, 8 Sep­tem­ber-8 October 2025), dozens of NGOs urge states to support a mandate extension for the Inde­pen­dent International Fact-Fin­ding Mission (FFM) for Sudan.“In light of the serious violations of international law committed by all parties to the conflict […] and of the on­­going need to

@giwps.bsky.social joins Defend Defenders and 96 organizations in urging a mandate extension for the Inde­pen­dent International Fact-Fin­ding Mission (FFM) for #Sudan:

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GIWPS Statement on the Gutting of U.S. Human Rights Reporting The State Department released its long-delayed 2024 Human Rights Reports on Tuesday, revealing abbreviated country reports that eliminate long-standing practices of documenting violations against wome...

Women’s rights are #humanrights.

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Now let's say it in active voice...

‘They slaughtered us like animals’: the inside story of how one of the biggest atrocities of the Sudan war unfolded in Zamzam As the UK prepared to host a global summit on bringing peace to Sudan, the RSF paramilitary began a ‘genocidal’ massacre in Zamzam refugee camp. But when reports emerged of the killings, London held i...

"They slaughtered us like animals." #genocide #Sudan

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UN officials warn of starvation amid ‘gender emergency’ in war-torn Sudan Hungry civilians are reportedly eating animal feed as women and girls face a “gender emergency” in war-torn Sudan, UN officials said on Thursday.

UN calls out #gender emergency happening #Sudan, widespread risks of exploitation during the delivery of aid amidst catastrophic food shortages. “Female-headed households, already three times more likely to be food insecure, are now the hungriest group in the country.”

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Trump is undermining his own law that prevents mass atrocities The Trump administration should have submitted its Elie Wiesel Act annual report to Congress by July 15 — this didn’t happen.

The Trump Administration is ignoring the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocity Prevention Act. What will Congress do about it? Op-ed by @wesrist.bsky.social and I in @thehill.com: thehill.com/opinion/civi... #atrocityprevention #humanrights

The Death of Democracy Promotion Despots and human-rights abusers can rest easy now that America has gotten out of their way.

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This article does such a good job explaining all the shortcomings but also the impact of DRG work. And how it has disappeared. #USAID #DRL #NED

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Afghan Women Continue to Fight for Bodily Autonomy Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

Since July 16, the Taliban have arrested dozens of women and girls in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, for allegedly violating Taliban dress codes.

The slew of arrests mark yet another continuation of the Taliban’s relentless attack on women’s autonomy.

Why Is America Abandoning One of Its Smartest Tools for Peace? The United States has one of the smartest, most effective tools for advancing peace and security, so why is it being abandoned when we are experiencing the most conflicts since World War II?  Women pl...

"The deliberate dismantling of #USAID —long a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy for Republican and Democratic administrations alike—is not just a functional loss; it is a profound strategic failure." #womenpeacesecurity #humanrights giwps.georgetown.edu/why-is-ameri...

This 👏🏻

I am so tired of op-eds hand wringing over whether the situation in #Gaza meets legal definitions of genocide. We can figure that out later. Whether it does or doesn’t: what’s happening is wrong, it’s a violation of international law, & it meets all criteria of mass atrocities. Do. Something.

Thank you for sharing @tylermcbrien.com!!

The Trump Administration ignored Congress & didn’t submit the report required by the #ElieWieselAct. So former USG officials wrote one. Congress must hold the Administration accountable for not following the law & the #atrocities that will undoubtedly occur. Read the report t.ly/APShadowReport.

Strategic Defence Review 2025 - Hansard - UK Parliament Hansard record of the item : 'Strategic Defence Review 2025' on Friday 18 July 2025.

The UK's 2025 Strategic Defense Review omitted #womenpeacesecurity #WPS. Bravo to Baroness Mary Goudie for demanding accountability in the House of Lords and making the case for this critical work.

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European envoy warns Trump administration actions are hurting efforts to help abducted Ukrainian children Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the Russian military has forcibly transported about 20,000 Ukrainian children into Russian territory.

I don’t even have the words for this. My heart breaks. #ukraine

Вітаємо в Україні: A Student’s Reflection on Returning Home to Ukraine Ever since I began studying at Georgetown in the fall of 2023, I’ve made sure to return home to Ukraine for every major school break. Even just a few weeks at home heal me and allow me to stay connect...

Powerful article by a Georgetown student on her return home to #Ukraine. #youthpeacesecurity #YPS #womenpeacesecurity

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Sending all the love and solidarity to my #statedepartment friends today. You don’t deserve this. Thank you for your service to the American people and the world ❤️

Thirty years on, Srebrenica still lives under the shadow of genocide Time has passed, but it hasn't healed all the wounds in Bosnia and Herzegovina, because it suits some people to exploit the pains of the past for their own gain, writes UN special rapporteur Mary Lawl...

“It suits some people to exploit the pains of the past for their own gain.” Powerful words from @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social on the 30th anniversary of Srebrenica. #neveragain #atrocityprevention #humanrights

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What the Critical Minerals Race Means for Women They are crucial to the success of mining yet disproportionately shoulder its negative consequences.

Demand for #criticalminerals - which power clean energy, artificial intelligence, and much more - is now projected, in a net-zero scenario, to nearly triple by 2030. What does this mean for women? @giwps.bsky.social #womenpeacesecurity #humanrights

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European Court Holds Russia Responsible for ‘Widespread’ Rights Violations in Ukraine

Every step towards #justice matters. The people of Ukraine deserve it. #humanrights

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women, girls The International Criminal Court charged two Taliban leaders with committing crimes against humanity by systematically persecuting girls and women.

Finally some good news re: accountability efforts for gross violations of #womensrights in #afghanistan (with excellent commentary from @zahranader.bsky.social) #icc #humanrights #womenpeacesecurity

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Today was a really hard day. But the goodbye event that #USAID staff put on made me so so proud of my colleagues & the 14 years I spent working for/with USAID. As a former Administrator said, America is great when it does good. So proud of the good we did ❤️

Joint Statement: Enduring Partnership, Ambitious Agenda We stand united in our objective to forge a new ambitious and comprehensive partnership that responds to the needs of today and will evolve to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

"We will ensure that #WomenPeaceSecurity is integrated in all aspects of cooperation on security and defence. Gender equality is a shared political and security priority" 👏👏👏
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"I am proud to say that I am not only a refugee but also a resilient woman, a dreamer, and a contributor to the world around me." mic drop.