1. Apartheid is a crime against humanity
2. (Often) the crime of apartheid is situated within the broader context of the crime of aggression and vicious settler colonialism.
3. There are no question marks in points 1 & 2 above.
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@FilippaLentzos@UNIDIR@ODA_Geneva@WHO Incredibly fitting following the day’s discussion - which, to me, highlighted the need for fresh new thinking and perspectives to historic and new challenges. So emerging professionals are not just important; they are critical.
Innovation, preparedness and partnerships are crucial to tackling complex challenges.
With outbreaks often compounding humanitarian crises, WFP and @WHO launched INITIATE to bring together partners and countries to design innovative solutions.
The first product is now ready.👇
I had the privilege to participate in a workshop last week at the OPCW’s new ChemTech centre, which included a tour of the new facility. A week later all declared verified chemical weapons stockpiles have been destroyed.
The 1st meeting of the Working Group on the strengthening of #1972BWC is this Wednesday! In our new @UNIDIR commentary, @saraherixson, Manon Blancafort and I recap the 9th #BWCRevCon and offer ideas to ponder for States Parties: https://t.co/WBJAEzhsht
@srishtichatters@UniMelb@ArtsUnimelb I’m so sorry, Australians (white and privileged) are blind to the privileges and power they hold. Not even the slightest thought of how this can affect your status, your stability, your mental and psychical health. I hope this is solved asap. Keep us updated
5 women speaking at an event with 23 speakers.
None of the 5 women is Black.
Of the 18 men, 5 are Black.
The event is in the Republic of South Africa™, and is about the cowntry. Nary a hint of irony.
This needs to end.
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i called 911 this morning because my period cramps were so bad that i was going in and out of consciousness and the male EMT told me it was “probably just a UTI” 🫠