Katie Striffolino

@katiestriff

Humanitarian crisis response policy/advocacy/operations ex tweets=only mine!

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    Jun 20

    Urgent update: Today our staff tell us water supply in Hodeidah is cut off in many neighbourhoods, while capital city Sana’a now almost full of families who’ve fled there for safety.

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    Jun 19

    In response to recent reports of children being separated from their families by U.S. immigration officials, Sam Worthington, CEO of InterAction, said: “The forceful separation of children from their parents at our border is cruel and inhumane." Read more:

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    Jun 18

    Just a little over 90 days ago, Security Council came together and unanimously adopted a Presidential Statement that made it clear continued violations of the laws of war would be unacceptable. The events of this weekend (and past 3 months) show warring parties aren't listening.

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    Jun 17

    I live in a border state. I appreciate the need to enforce and protect our international boundaries, but this zero-tolerance policy is cruel. It is immoral. And it breaks my heart.

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    Jun 17

    U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator Lise Grande reportedly says talks about the U.N. taking administrative control of Hodeida International Airport in Yemen are in advanced stages.

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    Jun 18

    Our NRC staff in Yemen’s Hodeidah tell us residents’ food cupboards lay empty, supplies increasingly scarce in the city. Only sensible course: ceasefire, UN-led talks, hungry families allowed to leave, port must be open.

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    Jun 18

    UN Human Rights Chief appeals to members ”to do more, to speak louder & work harder" for human rights and peace. Read his full statement with country by country update on access for :

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    Jun 15

    : “As the offensive takes hold of more highly populated areas, we can expect to be completely overwhelmed by the scale of need” said

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    Jun 15

    Come join expert panellists at the House of Lords, London to discuss practical solutions to increase women & girls' empowerment, with field perspectives from north-east Nigeria & Somalia. RSVP required!

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  10. Jun 15

    Eid Mubarak, my friends!

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    Jun 14

    The threat to Hodeidah and now is so dire it warrants an intervention by the UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide. "Starvation of civilians as a method of war is a war crime," says Adama Dieng.

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    ‘War creates humanitarian crisis, humanitarian crisis leads to further instability, and you’re stuck in a vicious cycle. If ever a situation was calling for a ceasefire, this is it.’ - speaking to about (begins 8:10):

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    Jun 14

    My latest piece, looking at the different chemical munitions used by the Syrian government, from the conventional to the plain bizarre

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    Jun 13

    UN Security Council to meet Thursday in closed door consultations at 12:00 noon on the Saudi-led coalition's offensive on Yemen's Hodeida port, requested by ~ May come up at UN General Assembly in meeting now

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    Jun 13

    ⁩ statement on the military operation to retake Hodeida airport from Houthis.

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    Jun 13

    port is now being classified as an active military zone. Ships not being allowed to berth. As a reminder, the US government service warned last month that any sustained interruption to port operation will likely result in famine

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    Jun 13

    filmed telling supporters “I wouldn’t say this outside of here but if falls below 10%, we will benefit...you know who is who in your neighbourhood, do what is necessary”.

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    Jun 13
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    Jun 13
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    Jun 13

    “If one of is attacked is attacked on all of us” reaffirming Interfaith coalition

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