Returning to Kandahar is always special to me, as it brings back memories from 27 years ago when I worked at Mirwais Hospital. To see the final phase of a solarization project to ensure sustainability of power supply & safety for critical care for the hospital is truly rewarding.

Today, ICRC President Spoljaric met with PM Mohamad al-Basheer in #Damascus to address Syria's humanitarian challenges, including the missing, weapon contamination, and humanitarian access. She reaffirmed ICRC’s commitment with Syrian Red Crescent. 📍Stay tuned for field updates.

Together with Syrian Red Crescent we reaffirm our commitment in addressing the humanitarian needs of affected communities in #Syria and remain steadfast in our partnership to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid and services across the country.

News Release | Respect for international humanitarian law and answers for families of missing crucial for #Syria’s reconciliation and stability. ICRC President shares from Aleppo & Idlib, two cities facing overwhelming humanitarian needs. ⬇️ ms.spr.ly/6017oInnf

News Release | Respect for international humanitarian law and answers for families of missing crucial for #Syria’s reconciliation and stability. ICRC President shares from Aleppo & Idlib, two cities facing overwhelming humanitarian needs. ⬇️ ms.spr.ly/6017oInnf

News Release | Respect for international humanitarian law & answers for families of missing are crucial for #Syria’s reconciliation and stability. ICRC President shares from Aleppo & Idlib, two cities facing overwhelming humanitarian needs. ⬇️ ms.spr.ly/6017oInnf

📍Idleb, Syria ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric visited our programs in Syria, followed by collaborative discussions in Ankara. We are committed to continue and collectively respond to the humanitarian needs in Syria, and maximise our efforts to do so. Syrian Red Crescent 🤝

ICRC President, Mirjana Spoljaric, arrived last night for a five-day visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. She will engage with those impacted by the ongoing conflict and speak to authorities on all sides. News Release ⬇️ ms.spr.ly/6019o70u7

The president of the ICRC, Mirjana Spoljaric, arrived yesterday evening in Israel and met with family members of Israeli hostages. She reiterated the ICRC’s commitment to see all hostages returned and either reunited with their families or brought home to a proper burial.

With ICRC, reaffirmed our shared commitment to uphold International Humanitarian Law, protect civilians, and bring hope in times of crisis. Grateful for our strong humanitarian partnership. Together, we stand united for humanity.

📍 North Kivu, East of #DRCongo Since January 5, 96 weapon-wounded victims from the latest clashes in #NorthKivu have been treated by the ICRC surgical team in #Goma, including women and children This increase is a sign of a clear deterioration in the situation. 👇🏽

Israel | Yesterday, ICRC President, Mirjana Spoljaric, and ICRC's Regional Director for the Near and Middle East, Nicolas Von Arx, visited the Kibbutz Nir Oz to witness firsthand the devastation caused by the events of October 7, 2023 👇🏽

📍Israel and the Occupied Territories | We, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), are ready to help implement the agreement reached by the parties and bring hostages and detainees home. Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, shares: ms.spr.ly/6019UBkFN

📍Israël et les Territoires occupés | Le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR), s’est dit prêt à aider à mettre en œuvre l’accord conclu par les parties et à ramener les otages et les détenus chez eux. Mirjana Spoljaric, présidente du CICR 👇🏽

President Mirjana Spoljaric confirmed ICRC's readiness to help implement the agreement reached by the parties to reunite families across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory and deliver more aid into Gaza.

'Why are you silent?' In the age of social media, it's easy to criticize. But for us, denouncing one side in a war only happens when all other options are exhausted. Here we explain why we work behind closed doors to reach those in need. 👇

We warmly welcome Elyse Mosquini, our new Permanent Observer. Elyse brings 2 decades of RCRC Movt experience, incl as Chief of Staff to 2 Presidents & SG to ICRC Assembly.   We thank Laetitia Courtois ICRC for her commitment during the last 5 years & wish her success in her next role.

More hostages and detainees were returned with safety and dignity. Over 600 families so far reunited. ➡️ An action that contributes to the continuation of a most-needed humanitarian surge. ICRC remains prepared to facilitate further releases buff.ly/3ElaGGh

We have started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. More details here: icrc.org/en/news-releas…

Legally defining and classifying armed conflicts has real-world consequences. Warring parties must know and respect international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in the chaos of war. Cordula Droege, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains how an armed conflict is defined