Josh Jorgensen

UN and Peacekeeping Advisor @CivCenter covering peacekeeping policy. Former @ColumbiaSIPA, @ColumbiaGSAS, @USArmy. Views are my own. RTs may = endorsements.

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

In CIVIC’s new issue brief on AU Peace Support Operations, @Josh__Jorgensen draws lessons from CIVIC’s engagement with militaries 🪖& peacekeeping missions 🇺🇳 to highlight ways to strengthen the protection of civilians.

Read more 👇

https://t.co/HotbAQiZJa

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

This week CIVIC was pleased to co-host with @StimsonCenter the final event in the #POCat25 dialogue series.

Member states reiterated the centrality of protection of civilians for future UN and regional peace operations.

Thanks to the sponsors 🇨🇦🇨🇭🇺🇾 of this timely dialogue.

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

CIVIC's UN Program is hiring a researcher and a program officer. If you're committed to improving how the UN contributes to the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, please take a look!

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

CIVIC is hiring for multiple positions around the world. Check our website for more information, and share with your networks!
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[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

@SpencerGuard Sir, that is not an OHCHR or UN document, it's by some civil society org.

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

Civil society representatives of @CivCenter, @PAXforpeace and @Peaceforce provided concrete recommendations on further improvement of PoC mandates, through mission integration & coordination, community engagement, civilian harm mitigation and cooperation between @UN & local SCO’s

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

Thanks to the organizers (🇺🇳🇷🇼🇳🇱🇮🇩🇬🇧) of the Peacekeeping Ministerial preparatory conference in #Kigali on #Protection and #StratComms. Photo credit goes to PAX's @broserrr.

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

It was a privilege to represent @CivCenter and discuss capacity needs for @UNPeacekeeping to protect civilians, alongside a very distinguished group of military and police peacekeepers. UN Member States can close the gap between PK mandates and capabilities. #PeacekeepingProtects

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

@DrAlexGilder Both these appeals are to prevent or address serious violations of IHL. Besides,

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[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

While I recognize Israel’s legitimate security concerns, I also remind Israel that military operations must be conducted in strict accordance with int'l humanitarian law.

Civilians must be respected & protected at all times.

Civilian infrastructure must never be a target.

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

@dgerima At what point was it under control?

[Intl Peace Institute @ipinst]

Check out the #MINUSMA series—https://t.co/Te1xl1UEoC

@Josh__Jorgensen analyzes MINUSMA’s withdrawal and outlines ways the mission can still prioritize the #ProtectionOfCivilians in crafting and carrying out its transition out of Mali ⬇️

https://t.co/XjStsetmV7

[Intl Peace Institute @ipinst]

Self-defense militias as a form of locally-led protection have a long history in Mali. If #MINUSMA’s withdrawal heightens insecurity, these groups may proliferate.

@Josh__Jorgensen suggests such groups can themselves pose a risk to civilians
https://t.co/XjStsetmV7

[Intl Peace Institute @ipinst]

Malian authorities have expressed a commitment to continue cooperating with the UN system despite MINUSMA’s termination. UN agencies, funds & programs on the ground will play a role in supporting #POC, writes @Josh__Jorgensen @CivCenter https://t.co/XjStsetmV7

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

The departure of @UN_MINUSMA from Mali will likely expose civilians to further threats. CIVIC's Peacekeeping Advisor @Josh__Jorgensen argues that the UN should still seek options to fill the civilian protection gap that will result from the withdrawal.

https://t.co/YjKN6R5BXJ

[Global Observatory @ipinstGO]

📢 New: “MINSUMA’s Termination and the Future Protection in Mali”

By @Josh__Jorgensen @CivCenter ⬇️ #MINUSMA
https://t.co/GgQ0srPddL

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

@marcgarlasco Would Grant and Sherman have convinced Lincoln to use cluster munitions to make peace?

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

@J_LuengoCabrera @FAO @ACLEDINFO It would be interesting to see the relationship between cropland and armed violence, controlling for population.

[CIVIC @CivCenter]

JUST NOW: Civilians, primarily displaced persons, continue to be targeted by armed groups in eastern DRC. CIVIC calls for @MONUSCO & the Congolese Gov to strengthen efforts to protect civilians from new attacks.

Press Statement 👉https://t.co/aCdqwoxmCm

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

@FPapagioti UNAMID.

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

@PDWilliamsGWU I don't think that's in question... the Foreign Minister was in the Council chamber behind the "Mali" sign.

[Josh Jorgensen @Josh__Jorgensen]

.@swiss_un 🇨🇭 Pres. Alain Berset at the #UNSC open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict:

"The common denominator of all conflicts is the suffering of civilians."

#NotATarget #POCWeek2023