Alejandra Portillo-Taylor

Policy Advisor for @ICRC
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[Alejandra Portillo-Taylor @APT_dc]

ATTENTION: @icrc_dc is in 3rd place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏 Rally the troops to celebrate now!: https://t.co/D2MVj87xfK #AnthemAwards

[Alejandra Portillo-Taylor @APT_dc]

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[Trevor Keck @TrevorKeck]

Tune in next week for our event w/ @MiddleEastInst on climate & conflict in the Middle East, and what is needed to support adaptation. @APT_dc @ICRC_dc
Climate and Conflict in the Middle East: Adaptation Opportunities for COP28 | Middle East Institute (https://t.co/xYd0wrw8rr)

[Alejandra Portillo-Taylor @APT_dc]

Be sure to check out this event next week 👇🏼 @ICRC_dc

[ICRC US & Canada @ICRC_dc]

@ICRC & @MiddleEastInst to host a webinar on the intersection of armed conflict and climate change, and the impact on vulnerable communities in the Middle East region ahead of COP28.

For more info and to register: https://t.co/MIptb0gH3I

[ICRC US & Canada @ICRC_dc]

SAVE THE DATE for "Climate and Conflict in the Middle East: Adaptation Opportunities for COP28," a virtual panel co-hosted by us and @MiddleEastInst

🗓️ Tues, Aug. 29th @ 10am

Learn more and register: https://t.co/ZubS96ej7U

[Natasha Hall @NatashaHallDC]

Please join @CSISMidEast for a discussion on the connections b/w water insecurity & displacement.

We will look into how these factors have played out in Iraq, Yemen, & Syria w/ @GGigauriIOM @IOMIraq, & Michael Talhami @ICRC.
Register here: https://t.co/KPax2fX3m8

[ICRC Library @ICRC_library]

📢 New ICRC publication
Understanding the harm to civilians caused by urban warfare – and recommendations to prevent, mitigate and respond to it, based on what the @ICRC sees every day.
Read the report: https://t.co/aIknYzKpVn
Read the executive summary: https://t.co/1FnKBmvJj9

[ICRC @ICRC]

The effect of climate change on humanitarian needs is greater than you think.

Here's what you need to know 🧵 👇

[Jessica Moussan • جيسيكا موسان @JessicaMoussan]

🌍🌿Report @ICRC & @rodekorsnorge demonstrates how humanitarian consequences of environmental degradation & #ClimateChange are aggravated by armed conflict in the #MiddleEast, with examples from #Syria #Iraq #Yemen.

Urgent joint action is required. More⬇️
https://t.co/5bkfTpTMzI

[ICRC US & Canada @ICRC_dc]

Did you know that we are the largest humanitarian network in the world?

We celebrate the power of community and people helping people, both in the spotlight during crises and behind the scenes in day-to-day life.

Everything we do comes #FromTheHeart

[Patrick Hamilton @PHamiltonICRC]

I recently returned from Guantanamo for the first time since 2003. It’s clear to me that with the passage of time the population is rapidly ageing and their needs have evolved. See the full statement here: https://t.co/NQdIqiycDc

[Alejandra Portillo-Taylor @APT_dc]

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[ICRC @ICRC]

"I saw families with children, crying, horrified, mothers don't know how to manage in such situation."

Our spokesperson Germain Mwehu is in Khartoum, #Sudan.

This is how he described the current situation.

[Alejandra Portillo-Taylor @APT_dc]

“The last few days have been terrifying for civilians caught in the crossfire. We again call on the parties to respect their obligations under IHL. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected at all costs.” @ICRC_Africa @ICRC_dc https://t.co/Brkwnd3jv1

[Alejandra Portillo-Taylor @APT_dc]

📢#CallForPapers-2023 Edition

As a joint publication of @uplc_iils & @ICRC, @apjihl is inviting submissions on topics related to #IHL, humanitarian policy, or action, with a focus on the #AsiaPacific region.

📌Interested to submit? Find out more: https://t.co/3bxLIyHDrd

[ICRC Library @ICRC_library]

📢 New @ICRC publication
Based on extensive consultations with non-state armed groups, this handbook spells out their responsibilities under customary #IHL and makes key recommendations to reduce civilian harm in urban warfare.
Download here: https://t.co/KKI9c9S4aW

[ICRC US & Canada @ICRC_dc]

Of the 25 countries most impacted & least ready to adapt to #climatechange, more than half are enduring conflict. Read how climate, development & humanitarian actors can work together and respond to humanitarian consequences brought on by climate risks & conflict ⬇️

[Alejandra Portillo-Taylor @APT_dc]

Over 50 million people are impacted by urban armed conflict. What makes urban environments different?

@ICRC Policy Advisers @cjhdeutscher @chandni_d29 outline 5 lessons learned for better humanitarian responses in urban settings 💡 https://t.co/moNmsPoTDA

[Alejandra Portillo-Taylor @APT_dc]

What’s on our aid policy radar in 2023: https://t.co/KYNtVdOCvE (@newhumanitarian)