Tim Caughley

interested in disarmament & humanitarian issues

[Jan Beagle @JanMBeagle]

Special meeting with a very special man. Pope Francis was a true champion of justice, human rights and peace, and a supporter of @IDLO’s mission. A life well lived. RIP.

[ICRC @ICRC]

As artificial intelligence reshapes modern warfare, it's crucial to remember that AI should assist, not replace, human decision-making, and must always follow the rules of international humanitarian law.

Cordula Droege, ICRC Chief Legal Officer, explains 👇🏽

[UNITAR Hiroshima @UNITARHiroshima]

#DisarmamentWeek Highlight 📹

UNITAR Executive Director @NikhilSethUN shared the significance and mission of the UNITAR Hiroshima Office, which aims to amplify the call for a nuclear- weapon-free world - educating and empowering individuals to be advocates for peace.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Ahead of Friday’s #UNGA vote in the 1️⃣st Committee, there are mounting calls to support the 🇮🇪&🇳🇿 Resolution on “Nuclear War Effects and Scientific Research”.

From former 🇺🇳 UNSG Ban Ki-moon to leading int’l scientists from across the 🌎, read views about the initiative 🧵👇

[Dr Patricia M Lewis @PatriciaMary]

Prof Zia Mian on why a a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War is so need right now @PrincetonSPIA https://t.co/GWxgNti16T

[ICRC @ICRC]

As violence intensifies across the Middle East, the region sits on the precipice of a region-wide armed conflict. We urgently remind all parties of their obligations under IHL, in particular the need to protect civilians and civilian objects.

Statement👉🏽https://t.co/WbQz0Zuygx

[Tim Caughley @tcaughley]

@AfinaYasmin Hang in there Yasmin, you’ll make it. These challenges, like flu, come and go, often inconveniently, but we feel all the better when we’ve overcome them. Not that I’ve even come close to a doctorate, only a physician! Go well.
Tim

[Tilman Rodenhäuser @TRodenhaeuser]

Out today: Concise @ICRC analysis of 21 of the most pressing #IHL in today’s armed conflicts.

From new threats such as hybrid warfare, cyber and information ops, to long standing issues of #NSAG detention.

Proud of our #IHL team to publish the 2024 Challenges Report!

[Dr Patricia M Lewis @PatriciaMary]

Today marks 79 years since the atomic bombing of #Nagasaki. Russia’s threats against Ukraine are a constant reminder that we’re one decision away from a nuclear war. We need to reinstate nuclear negotiations and pull humanity back from the brink. #CranesforOurFuture

[UN Office for Disarmament Affairs @UN_Disarmament]

79 yrs have passed since the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

In his message to the Annual Peace Memorial Ceremony, @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres called for eliminating nuclear weapons as the highest disarmament priority.

▶️https://t.co/VDkUHsoGPW

[Hans Kristensen (also on Bluesky) @nukestrat]

Each year we remember bombings of Hiroshima/Nagasaki and urge leaders to reduce nuke risks, roles, numbers and move world toward disarmament. For a while after 1991 they did but now have reembraced nukes. We seem to have to learn the same lessons over and over…

[Marnie Lloydd @MarnieLloydd]

Short piece from me in The Conversation alerting to NZ's #IHL Report launched yesterday at Parliament: A new report lays out NZ’s humanitarian duties under the laws of war – now it needs an action plan https://t.co/1jN8KbaKQY via @ConversationEDU

[Izumi Nakamitsu @INakamitsu]

Deeply saddened by the passing of Ambassador Sérgio Duarte, distinguished Brazilian diplomat and former High Representative for Disarmament Affairs.

His unwavering commitment to global peace, disarmament and the pursuit of a world free of nuclear weapons leaves a lasting legacy.

[UNODA Geneva @ODA_Geneva]

Next week, States will meet in Oslo for the 1st int’l follow-up conference on the #EWIPA Political Declaration.

What is in the Declaration & how can it act as a driver for action to address the ongoing & severe pattern of civilian harm caused by EWIPA? ▶️ https://t.co/XCvIPWRXvc

[Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova @GaukharM]

Very excited about Monday, when I'm due to brief the @UN Security Council on #nuclear #disarmament and non-proliferation, alongside #UNSG Antonio Guterres and @CTBTO's Rob Floyd. Grateful to the Government of #Japan and Foreign Minister Kamikawa for this opportunity.

[The Elders @TheElders]

Dear President Biden

You have a historic opportunity to help end the #Israel-#Palestine conflict - permanently.

We urge you to:

✅ Set out a serious peace plan
✅ Help build a new coalition for peace to deliver it

Read our Open Letter to @POTUS here: https://t.co/ed5D6MSOOX

[ICRC @ICRC]

The Geneva Conventions ensure:

👉 Torture is illegal.
👉 The dead deserve dignity.
👉 Hospitals are not attacked.
👉 Sick and wounded are cared for.
👉 Detainees are treated humanely.
👉 Families know the fate of missing loved ones.

The Geneva Conventions preserve our humanity.

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

📚 The work of #UNGA #FirstCommittee is crucial to address the gender equality & international security #nexus. 🌐

🔍 Check out examples of gender-responsive resolutions adopted in previous years at our Gender & Disarmament Online Hub ⬇️

🔗 https://t.co/UA6bF0Pjla

[UN Office for Disarmament Affairs @UN_Disarmament]

Earlier this morning, @INakamitsu addressed the opening session of the #UNGA First Committee. Echoing @antonioguterres, she reminded States that the world is at a crossroads and multilateral engagement on disarmament is key to a safer world.

SEE➡️https://t.co/lBNqZipeFj