Judicial sector plays a key role in the implementation of international humanitarian law(IHL).

ICRC organized a 2-day seminar for 35 Prosecutors to enable them better understand & apply #IHL in their work of investigating & prosecuting crimes including serious violations of IHL

Conflict puts pressure on health facilities to treat the wounded.

ICRC donated emergency medical supplies to Tach Gayint and Nefas Mewucha Primary Health Centres in South Gondar, #Amhara region to provide health care for the wounded and sick.

In our #ThrowbackThursday today.

In 2021, the ICRC installed 💧 handpumps and generators to provide clean water to the people in Adigrat and Mekelle towns #Tigray region.

The wounded and sick need immediate treatment to get better.

ICRC delivered emergency medical kits and other medical items to Asbuli Primary Health Center Sitti zone, #Somali Regional State.

#Ethiopia

#Amhara Water Authority and ICRC completed the restoration of the water system in Tilili, Awi zone and Keranio, West Gojam which benefited 85, 000 people.

So far, we have enabled 800,000 people in 14 cities of #Amhara to have access to safe and clean water.

#Ethiopia

“Medicines and medical items should be stored properly for best use.”

ICRC donated emergency medical items and technical support to Godgod Health Centre in #Somali Regional State #Ethiopia .

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In our #ThrowbackThursday today.

ICRC is working to complete the solar-powered energy water supply by the end of 2024. Which will benefit 70,000 residents of #Lalibela .

“I give with joy, and the joy I give is a reward!”

Today we celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day with Ethiopian Red Cross Society by blood donations.

#RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

#WorldRedCrescentDay

Today is the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

As the scale of human suffering linked to armed conflicts is immense, we promote respect for human dignity and respond to the needs with compassion.

Keep humanity alive!

#RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

We work to reconnect families separated by conflict.

ICRC trained 23 Ethiopian Red Cross Society volunteers on registering separated & missing persons, & on how to provide information to families in Metema, Kumer and Allemwach camps in West and North Gondar, #Amhara Region.

Wounded patients need emergency medical treatment to survive and recover.

ICRC delivered lifesaving medicines and medical consumables to Bike General Hospital in Sitti Zone of #Somali Regional State and Mohammed Aklie Memorial General Hospital in #Afar Region.

#Ethiopia

It is with great sadness that we learnt about the killing of our two ICRC colleagues by gunmen in South #Darfur , #Sudan .

Humanitarian workers are #NotATarget .

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Enhancing awareness of media personnel on the impacts of conflict and violence gives more visibility to the needs of the affected population.

ICRC organized a session on humanitarian reporting and the basics of #IHL for 25 journalists & communication experts working in #Oromia .

Persons who are imprisoned or jailed must in all circumstances be treated humanely.

The ICRC organized a 3-day training for the #ENDF Military Police on Legal standards and operational frameworks concerning detention.

#Ethiopia

“We were sleeping on leaves.”

“I was living in a cave.”

ICRC provided Essential household items and cash assistance to 6000 displaced people in Fatsi and Kil’at, Gulo Mekeda, Eastern #Tigray .

This will improve their living conditions.

Implementation of police executive powers should follow international standards for the protection of individual rights.

ICRC with Addis Ababa Police organized a Two-day discussion for 37 police officers to refresh their knowledge on international policing standards, & the ICRC

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ICRC Ethiopia & ICRC to AfricanUnion organized an event on the application of international humanitarian law (IHL) & networking on April 29, 2024.

One-stop centers provide free medical, psychological, and legal support to survivors of sexual violence.

ICRC donated medicines and consumables to One-Stop Centers in Woldiya, Debrebirhan, Dessie, Lalibela, and Bahir Dar Hospitals #Amhara region.

“More is needed to help people to get back on their feet.” Says Sarah Epprecht-Noetzli, ICRC’s protection and essential services Director.

The Director visited conflict-affected areas in #Tigray region.

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Engaging with communities enhances the understanding & acceptance of our humanitarian response.

ICRC organized awareness-raising sessions on its mandate and activities for 166 local authorities, community representatives and volunteers in Negelle Borena & Bulehora, #Oromia