In our #ThrowbackThursday today, Civilians and their properties, Health facilities, Medical, and Humanitarian workers are protected under international humanitarian law #IHL.

Supporting health facilities enhances healthcare services for the people. ICRC donated medicines and medical consumables to Humera General Hospital. #Ethiopia

Under the rules of war, parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect civilians. Here are four of those rules 👇

During conflict people flee for their lives and lose the livelihood they depend on to survive. ICRC provided cash assistance to 1,090 displaced households in God-god, Afdher Zone, #Somali Regional State to support and fulfill their basic needs.

The 75th anniversary of the #GenevaConventions, which set limits for armed conflicts. #GC75

People affected by conflict that lost their sources of livelihood have great difficulties in meeting their basic needs. ICRC provided cash assistance to more than 1,700 displaced households in Mana Sibu, West Wellega, #Oromia region to cover their basic needs. #Ethiopia

.ICRC conducted livelihood-based interventions to protect key livestock assets of pastoralists in #Afar, #Somali and #Oromia regions of #Ethiopia vaccinating almost 1.5 million livestock. Read more 👇🏾 ms.spr.ly/6018loRVA

.ICRC completed a second-round cash assistance to more than 2,330 displaced households in conflict affected communities in Sheraro, Adi Mehameday and Dedebit, Northwestern #Tigray region. #Ethiopia Watch 👇🏾

Regular support to hospitals helps to provide timely, impartial and effective life-saving care for the wounded, sick and other medical emergencies. ICRC donated medicine and medical consumables to Gode and Hargelle Hospitals, and Bare Health Center in #Somali Regional State.

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“You came & assisted us in our difficulties. Now we feel that we are not forgotten", says an elderly woman whose husband was killed & her livelihood affected by the conflict. ICRC supported over 1,700 families with essential household items in Mana Sibu, West Wellega, #Oromia.

On world Humanitarian Day ICRC calls for the Protection, Respect, and Access of Humanitarian Workers to communities affected by conflict to provide relevant and timely humanitarian aid and services. Today, August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day. #NotATarget #ActforHumanity

International humanitarian law (#IHL) protects cultural property during armed conflicts. This protection stems from the principle that damage to the cultural property of any people, is “damage to the cultural heritage of all mankind”. 🔗 Learn more 👉🏼 bit.ly/3MbYBUq

Promoting international humanitarian law #IHL among state officials facilitates our activities to protect & assist people affected by conflict. ICRC conducted a session on our mission & basics of #IHL for 50 local authorities & police officers in Nekemte, East Wellega, #Oromia.

Hospitals in conflict affected areas need support to treat the wounded and sick. ICRC provided orthopedic, surgical, and emergency medical items to Felege Hiwot and anesthesia drugs to Tibebe Gion Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Bahir Dar, #Amhara region. #Ethiopia

Engagements with police & security forces gives opportunities to raise awareness about their obligation to respect human rights. ICRC held a 2-day training on international norms & standards on the use of force, arrest,& detention for 20 #Somali Regional Police officers in Gode

“After countless sleepless nights and much suffering, I got to see and talk to my son. Thank you!” said Mrs. Birchiko. She had not seen nor spoken to her son for two years. ICRC brings news of separated & missing persons & clarifies the fate & where about of their loved ones.

Continuing the dialogue with #Afar Regional Police on the importance of upholding human rights law when exercising police powers. ICRC conducted a 2-day training in Semera with 40 police officers to develop their knowledge & skills on international standards of law enforcement.

Conflict results in people losing their property and basic items necessary for dignified daily living. ICRC donated essential household items to 188 conflict-affected families in seven rural kebeles of Mana Sibu Woreda, West Wellega, #Oromia region. #Ethiopia

Improving health, hygiene, nutrition, law and prison administration of detention helps to ensure decent and humane treatment of detainees. ICRC donated hygiene promotion items to Alamudhin 2 Civilian Prison in Jigjiga, #Somali Regional State. #Ethiopia