Full report for OHCHR: Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Framing the new offensive on gaza city from the perspective of people with disability. Good to see our injury report also referenced. Proud to be working with amazing colleagues inside Gaza doing all they can to improve things for the most vulnerable. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

If you have 20 minutes this is a truly great synopsis of the state of the world today, the role of the UN and the change needed. Bravo Finland for bringing such a rational and clear sighted perspective. gadebate.un.org/en/80/finland

⭕️WHO report: Gaza’s many injured will need rehabilitation care and support for years to come Nearly 42 000 people in the Gaza Strip have life-changing injuries caused by the ongoing conflict, according to the latest WHO estimates released today. One in four of these injuries

In addition to the mental scars endured by all Gazans, the conflict is leaving physical scars that will last a lifetime. A new World Health Organization (WHO) report shows nearly 42 000 Gazans now live with life-changing injuries — 1 in 4 are children. Over 5 000 people have faced amputations, and

Msf confirm the death of their rehab team member Omar Hayek, killed today waiting for a bus to take him to work in Gaza. msf.org.uk/article/gaza-m…

Another horrifying loss of an MSF International colleague in #Gaza. Omar Hayek was an occupational therapist. Other colleagues injured include a physiotherapist, and an orthopaedic surgeon among others. I mention their professions because I spoke earlier today of the urgent need for this

Full report here who.int/publications/m…

Devastated. Abed was one of the most incredible humans I ever had the privilege to meet. Noble, selfless, wise, humble, courageous, and a skilled clinician who improved the lives of so many. World Physiotherapy WFOT

youtube.com/watch?v=gz7yNy… This video was made almost 10 years ago but Abed could easily have been describing his work in Gaza today. But today he is gone, killed waiting for a bus to take him to work with MSF International . He was a giant of rehabilitation in Gaza and the most amazing person