📢 Roundtable | The Role of Youth in Armed Conflicts From Conflict Zones to Geneva: How Can Young People Bring Their Voices to the International Stage? #YPS #WPS #CSP12 #ATT 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

We are excited to announce that the IHLYI has signed a partnership with the @nuclearban.bsky.social 🌍🤝👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Last week, the IHLYI participated in discussions on the circulating text during the meetings of the Group of Governmental Experts on #LethalAutonomousWeaponsSystems #GEEonLAWS #CCW 👇🏻👇🏻

Escalating hostilities in the #MiddleEast are putting civilians at grave risk and undermining the future of young people across the region Youth are paying the price for conflicts they did not start while their access to safety education employment and dignity continues to erode.

🚀 From Publication to Dialogue: Join our Follow-Up eConference on Women’s & Youth Leadership! #YPS

In December, @undppa.bsky.social /PBSO and co-chair CMI convened the third annual CSO–UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding, led by 13 civil society actors. Bringing together over 200 participants to advance whole-of-system approaches to peacebuilding and sustaining peace #YearInReview

@ihlyi.bsky.social participated in the virtual Youth Consultation on Disarmament organized by @UNODA and @unpeacebuilding.bsky.social The consultation convened youth worldwide to exchange experiences and recommendations to the Second Independent Progress Study on #YPS

🚨 IT’S OUT! 🚨 Our first joint publication “Power and Representation in Global Political and Social Transformations” is live! 🎉 A global collaboration between LUISS Women in International Affairs & IHLYI. 📖 Read/download www.academia.edu/164782016/Jo...

1- We are thrilled to announce that our first joint publication will be released tomorrow 20 February 2026 at 13:00 CET on LinkedIn, Academia.edu and ResearchGate

‏مع اقتراب شهر رمضان المبارك، نؤكد أن هذا الشهر فرصة حقيقية لإعادة التذكير بالقيم الجوهرية التي يقوم عليها ⁧‫#القانون_الدولي_الإنساني‬⁩ حماية المدنيين وصون الكرامة الإنسانية لذلك نجدد دعوتنا إلى جميع الأطراف لاحترام الالتزامات القانونية والإنسانية

1- Are you interested in International Affairs, Security, Politics, #IHL and the future of policymaking? 🌍 If so, you’ll want to see what we’ve been building.👇🏻👇🏻

#لبنان‬⁩ : تدين مبادرة القانون الدولي الإنساني والشباب قيام الطائرات الإسرائيلية برش مبيد الأعشاب “غليفوسات” على الأراضي الزراعية في جنوب لبنان يومي 2 و3 فبراير 2026، على امتداد نحو 17 كيلومترًا داخل الأراضي اللبنانية.

1- #Lebanon IHLYI condemns the spraying of the herbicide “Glyphosate” by Israeli aircraft over agricultural lands in southern Lebanon on 2 and 3 February 2026, spanning approximately 17 kilometers inside Lebanese territory.

1-IHLYI welcomes the conclusion of the first session of the UN Preparatory Committee on Crimes Against Humanity (30 Jan 2026) and the productive discussions reflecting strong State engagement in addressing long-standing gaps in international law. #cahtreatynow

On 28 January 2026, IHLYI participated in the informal consultations convened by the Chair of the Group of Governmental Experts on Emerging Technologies in the Area of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems #GGEonLAWS under the Framework #CCW The consultations were held virtually.

We’re preparing for the upcoming critical discussions on the Rolling Text on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems #LAWS Meaningful engagement matters especially when civilian protection and human accountability are at stake. #GGE_LAWS #CCW #GGE_on_LAWS

Today we celebrate #WomenInMultilateralism IHLYI works to empower young women’s voices in multilateral discussions and to actively implement the #WPS agenda

‏خمس سنوات على ⁧‫#معاهدة_حظر_الأسلحة_النووية‬⁩… ندعو إلى الأمن البشري لا النووي الأسلحة النووية ما زالت تهدد المدنيين والبيئة والأجيال القادمة، لا سيما في الشرق الأوسط. التعليم والتوعية السبيل لحماية المستقبل. ‏✊ الأمن البشري هو الحل، حان الوقت لانضمام جميع الدول للمعاهدة.

🤝 180+ organizations & individuals are calling for a gender-competent, intersectional, and survivor-centric crimes against humanity treaty text and negotiation process. The declaration issued today comes ahead of the start of UN meetings on the treaty. cahtreatynow.org/advancing-ge...

#اليمن‬⁩: تُتابع مبادرة القانون الدولي الإنساني والشباب بقلق بالغ التطورات الأخيرة في الجمهورية اليمنية، التي شهِدت تصعيدًا عسكريًا وانتهاكات متكررة لحقوق المدنيين وقواعد القانون الدولي الإنساني. ‏(1/8)

1- 2025 has been a year full of activities, achievements, and meaningful successes.

🌍 Youth, Civil Society, and Peacebuilding in #Sudan Join us for a discussion on rethinking conflict in #Sudan and the role of youth and civil society in peacebuilding, organized by the IHLYI in collaboration with Amnesty International UNIGE and Geneva Africa Lab at UNIGE .

📢 Call for Papers! We’re thrilled to announce a new joint research project by Luiss Women in International Affairs (LWIA) and the @IHLYIInitiative 👉 “Global Political and Social Transformations: Women’s and Youth Leadership in Shaping the Future” 🌍 #WPS #YPS

🧵1/ Statement by the IHLYI on the Escalation of Violations in #ElFasher – #Sudan El Fasher has been facing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe under siege and continuous bombardment. #KeepEyesOnSudan 🇸🇩 #AllEyesOnElFasher

بيان مبادرة القانون الدولي الإنساني والشباب حول تصاعد الانتهاكات في مدينة ⁧‫#الفاشر‬⁩ – ⁧‫#السودان‬⁩

#Gaza | Statement by the IHLYI on the use of killer robots and incendiary weapons against civilians. 1/5👇🏻

Tomorrow, 1 September, the second 2025 session of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons (#GGEonLAWS) will open in Geneva. Discussions on the rolling text will continue until 5 September. @ODA_Geneva #CCW #GGEonLaws

As part of the #Youth4ATT campaign, our colleagues from the Advocacy & Policy team in Geneva explain the campaign’s goals, messages, and the role of young people in the #ATT #ATTat10 #CSP11

ندعوكم للمشاركة في الويبينار ‏الحروب في المدن: تحديات حماية المدنيين ‏ 10 سبتمبر 2025 ‏14:00 – 15:15 بتوقيت بريطانيا (BST) ‏عبر منصة Zoom ‏ينظمه الاتحاد الدولي للمحامين – لجنة جرائم الحرب و المشاركة مجانية و شهادات حضور للمشاركين و يمكنكم طلب الترجمة للعربية عند التسجيل

Join our side event at #CSP11, hosted by President of #CSP11 Youth & ATT: Bridging the Gap in Universalization and Implementation Wed, 27 Aug | 08:00–09:30 CET Residence of Argentina, Geneva | 🌐 Hybrid (1/2) @controlarms.bsky.social @unodet.bsky.social @unidir.org

We strongly condemns the Israeli occupation forces’ plan to establish full military control over the occupied #Gaza Strip as it constitutes a blatant violation of international law,

ندين بشدة خطة قوات الاحتلال الإسرائيلية للسيطرة العسكرية الكاملة على قطاع #غزة، لما تمثله من انتهاك صارخ للقانون الدولي، وخصوصاً قرار محكمة العدل الدولية الذي ينص على ضرورة إنهاء الاحتلال الإسرائيلي في أقرب وقت ممكن، ولما لها من أثر مدمر على فرص تحقيق حل الدولتين وحق الشعب الفلسطيني في تقرير المصير

We’re excited to announce that @ihlyi.bsky.social will take part in the Gender Justice Beyond Borders Conference this #YouthDay2025 Our Founder, @nourhanmoustafa.bsky.social , will speak about the intersection of youth, gender, and migration in the Arab region just one year ahead of #IMRF2026

🌍🇵🇸 [1/6] Appeal to the States Participating in the High-Level International Conference on #Palestine A Thread In light of the worsening catastrophe in Gaza, IHLYI issues this urgent appeal to the international community.

#غزة : الجوع سياسة ممنهجة تُمارَس كجزء من جريمة أوسع تُنفّذ بحق المدنيين. حيث يتفاقم تعنّت سلطات الاحتلال في إدخال المساعدات الإنسانية، حيث يتم التحكم بالمعابر بشكل تعسفي، وتأخير دخول الشاحنات أو تقليص أعدادها بشكل حاد، ورفض إدخال مواد أساسية مثل حليب الأطفال، المواد الطبية، وحتى المياه النظيفة.

support our work in promoting peace and advocating for human rights. Every contributio no matter the amount makes a real difference in sustaining and growing our initiative. Support us and share the link with anyone who cares about justice and peace: donorbox.org/peace-advocacy Thank you

كل خطوة في حملة “⁧‫#من_أجل_سلامتها_وصحتها‬⁩” كانت صوت، وشهادة، ورسالة مقاومة في وجه العنف المسلح لكن الأثر الحقيقي لا يتوقف هنا

Every step of the #ForHerPeaceandHealth campaign was a voice, a testimony, and a powerful act of resistance against armed violence. but the real impact doesn’t end here.

🎉 We’re launching our first-ever fundraising campaign! 🌍 Since 2018, the IHLYI has grown from a digital platform into a bold youth-led movement for justice, peace, and humanitarian values. 🚨 Now we need YOUR support to continue and expand our impact.

🔚 Final Statement | “#ForHerPeaceandHealth” Campaign After a powerful month of collective advocacy led by survivors and youth, the “For Her Peace and Health” campaign officially concludes. #GBV #CRSV

Urgent Appeal to UN Member States and the Secretary-General: @antonioguterres Immediate enforcement of international law to protect our future from #NuclearThreats and war

As part of the #ForHerPeaceAndHealth campaign, we continue our #VoicesOfActivists series. In Part 2 @HenoOfficiel sheds light on the gendered impact of armed violence in #SouthSudan 80,000 left without safe spaces and Ethiopia 200,000+displaced women abandoned without protection

🎥 “How does armed violence affect the rights of women and girls?” In the first episode of #VoicesOfActivists, @HenoOfficiel speaks out on the brutal impact of weapons on women in conflict zones. Their rights matter. Their voices matter. #ForHerPeaceAndHealth #gwoa2025

🎯 Thread | Field Testimony – #Lebanon As part of the #ForHerpeaceandhealth campaign, we highlight the powerful voice of Malaka Al-Halabi, Legal Protection Coordinator and women’s rights activist, on the spread of arms in Lebanon and its gendered impact. 🧵

1️⃣ As part of the “#ForHerPeaceAndHealth” campaign—a joint initiative by @IHLYIInitiative & @IANSAnetwork under the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence Dr. Menatalla El-Sabbagh delivered a powerful intervention on #ConflictRelatedSexualViolence #CRSV #gwoa2025

ضمن حملة “⁧‫#من_أجل_سلامها_وصحتها‬⁩”، وهي حمله مشتركة بين IHLYI والشبكة الدولية للعمل ضد الأسلحة الصغيرة (IANSA) في إطار الأسبوع العالمي للعمل ضد العنف المسلح، قدّمت د. منة الصباغ مداخلة قوية حول العنف الجنسي المرتبط بالنزاعات ⁦‪#CRSV‬⁩

In a statement just released, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has accused Israel of “forcibly intercepting” the Madleen and acting with “total impunity”. “Israel has no legal authority to detain international volunteers aboard the Madleen,” said Huwaida Arraf, a Freedom Flotilla organiser.

🧵Statement | #Gaza | 9 June 2025 The IHLYI condemns Israel’s interception of the #Madleen vessel launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, carrying humanitarian aid to civilians in #Gaza. This act is a blatant violation of international law. ⬇️

We’ve launched the #ForHerPeaceAndHealth campaign with @IANSAnetwork as part of the 2025 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence.🔎 The campaign highlights the devastating impact of small arms on women and girls in conflict areas contexts across the MENA region.

أطلقنا بالتعاون مع شبكة العمل الدولية ضد الأسلحة الصغيرة حملة ⁧‫#من_أجل_سلامها_وصحتها‬⁩ ضمن الأسبوع العالمي للعمل ضد العنف المسلح 2025. ‏🔍 نسلّط الضوء على الأثر المدمر للأسلحة الصغيرة والخفيفة على النساء والفتيات، خاصة في مناطق النزاع والهشاشة في الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا.