The healthcare system in Gaza is extremely fragile. To avert preventable deaths, the services of the remaining health-care facilities must be preserved and reinforced.

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This #RefugeeWeek, Australian Red Cross celebrates the strength, resilience & contributions of refugees & people seeking asylum. Our migration programs and services protect the health, dignity & well-being of vulnerable migrants in Australia. Learn how to help: brnw.ch/21wTrIf

📍 Iran | We are appalled by the killing of three aid workers from the Iranian Red Crescent Society (Iranian Red Crescent Society) while they were carrying out their humanitarian work. Our condolences go out to their families, friends, and colleagues.

Iranian Red Crescent Society 📍 Israel | Over the last days, multiple volunteers of Magen David Adom (Magen David Adom) were injured while working to save the lives of others. Medical volunteers and other humanitarian workers save lives and should be able to do so in safety.

“Our hearts go out to the civilians caught in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Every life lost, every family affected, is a deep tragedy." Statement from Nicolas Von Arx, ICRC's regional director for the Near and Middle East. Read more: ms.spr.ly/6018St7Ls

"The intensification and spread of major military operations in the Middle East risk engulfing the region—and the world—in a war with irreversible consequences", ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. Read more: ms.spr.ly/6017Samib

We’re devastated by the killing of our colleague Mahmoud Barakeh, who worked at the Red Cross Field Hospital. He was killed on his way home on Sunday 22 June. Our hearts are with his family and loved ones. Five colleagues have been killed in Gaza since October of 2023.

📍Gaza Today, the 60-bed Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah received a mass casualty influx of 149 cases. Tragically, 16 were declared dead on arrival, and three more died of their wounds shortly thereafter.

Yesterday marked 8 years since the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty was adopted. Nuclear arms pose catastrophic risks—we must prevent what we can’t prepare for. 73 countries have joined. It's time for all to act. Learn more: redcross.org.au/stories/ihl/nu…

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic killing of our colleague, Ziyad El Toum. We extend our deepest condolences to Ziyad’s wife, extended family, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

As we mark 80 years after the atomic bombs of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, we remember the victims, honour the survivors, & reaffirm our commitment to a world without nuclear weapons.Australian Red Cross stands beside the Presidents of the ICRC & 日本赤十字社 in a call to eliminate nuclear weapons.

Signed 76 years ago, the #GenevaConventions protect civilians, medical workers, and others not taking part in the fight. Today, with conflicts around the world, these protections are more important than ever. At Australian Red Cross, we remain committed to promoting the laws of war.

As we reflect on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we take a moment to honour the immense impact humanitarian workers make - especially those responding in conflict zones around the world. At any time, Australian Red Cross delegates are ready to deploy to where their skills are needed most.

Humanitarian workers are not targets. They are lifelines. Together, we must ensure they are protected. Read more in Australian Red Cross CEO Andrew Colvin's opinion editorial on our website: redcross.org.au/stories/2025/p…

"Humanitarian workers dedicate their lives to helping others. This should never cost them their own." theguardian.com/commentisfree/… That's why the @IFRC is so supportive of Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 and Senator Penny Wong's Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. Australian Red Cross CEO

Australian Red Cross welcomes this update, which offers a vital reprieve hto ostages, detainees, and their families.

Today we facilitated the safe return of 20 hostages to Israeli authorities & 1,809 Palestinian detainees to Gaza & the West Bank. We call for the continued implementation of the agreement to allow families to receive their loved ones for dignified burial. bit.ly/4qn9PIS

Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza, but the humanitarian crisis continues. We remain committed to impartiality, neutrality, & compassion, supporting those in need alongside ICRC. We urgently need safe access & your help to deliver life-saving aid. Donate now: bit.ly/3L705lA

Australian Red Cross is proud to continue our long-standing collaboration with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 through a renewed eight-year commitment to strengthening humanitarian leadership and resilience across the Asia-Pacific. Senator Penny Wong IFRC