We're right to sanction more Russian oligarchs, including Roman Abramovich. His wealth results from his close association to Putin and he has also used it to intimidate through threats of legal action those who sought to critise him and expose these links https://t.co/yiIZCHvNJW
Many of you have asked about the red cross and red crescent emblems, and how they can be legally used in conflict.
Here’s what the Geneva Conventions state 👇
⚡️Ursula von der Leyen:
"This is a clash between the rule of law and the rule of the gun, between democracies and autocracies, between a rules-based order and naked aggression. How we respond today to what Russia is doing will determine the future of the international system."
Translator chokes up as Zelensky addresses the European Parliament: "Nobody is going to break us. We are strong. We are Ukrainians. We have a desire to see our children alive. I think it's a fair one."
Oh for goodness sake… open our arms and give them the choice. If they don’t come you get what you want and if they do, anyone with an ounce of compassion gets what they want… to help in any way we can.
Parties to the conflict in Ukraine must adhere to #IHL, prioritize the protection of the civilian population, & refrain from unlawful attacks or use of unlawful weapons. In populated areas the use of weapons w wide areas effects is likely to be indiscriminate & should be avoided.
With the death toll rising, we are seeing images of fear, anguish and terror in every corner of Ukraine.
The protection of civilians must be priority number one.
International humanitarian and human rights law must be upheld.
Today’s verdict brings us a step closer to making equal justice under law a reality. But the verdict will not heal pain that has existed for generations. It will not take away the pain felt by the Floyd family. That’s why we must recommit to fight for equal justice.
Thank you! I would be nowhere without the women whose footsteps I dance in. While reciting my poem, I wore a ring with a caged bird—a gift from @Oprah for the occasion , to symbolize Maya Angelou, a previous inaugural poet. Here’s to the women who have climbed my hills before.
On a day for the history books, @TheAmandaGorman delivered a poem that more than met the moment. Young people like her are proof that "there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it; if only we're brave enough to be it."
Food systems account for up to 37% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
@UNEP shares 16 ways to improve #ClimateAction to reduce these emissions to protect people and the planet.
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