#HappeningNow 📣🏆 The 18th #ICRCPIIAwards recognizes journalists for documenting and highlighting “Strengthening disability inclusion through stories with a humanitarian lens.”

In his inaugural address at the #ICRCPIIAwards, the Head of the Regional Delegation, ICRC New Delhi, Kedir Awol Omar, said, “We thank every journalist present at ground zero for their unwavering commitment to putting the spotlight on humanity's challenges."

At the #ICRCPIIAwards, Shanth Kumar @dhanyapkumar1 from The Times of India (Mumbai) TOI Mumbai won the third prize in the Best Photograph category for his picture “Doctors have the ability to change a disability.”

Two photojournalists, Arun Krishnankutty and Murali Krishnan, were awarded the joint second prize in the Best Photograph category. Mathrubhumi. #ICRCPIIAwards

At the #ICRCPIIAwards, the first prize in the Best Photograph category was awarded to Mithun Anila Mithran @Anilamithun for his picture, 'Little Gandhi in the drizzle…’, which appeared in Deshabhimani Malayalam Daily.

The third prize at the #ICRCPIIAwards was jointly awarded to two journalists. (1/2) One of the winning entries was Ajeesh T's article for Malayala Manorama (Kannur) Manorama News, “Two Disabled Farmers and Their Great Victory in Farming. "

Padmaja J’s article for The Times of India (Chennai) TOIChennai, titled “No Splash for All: Swimming Dreams for Those with Disabilities Take a Dive as City Pools Remain Non-Inclusive,” was the other winning entry.(2/2)

The second prize in the Best Article category was awarded to Avantika Bhuyan from Mint Lounge @mint_lounge for her article, ‘Are there safe spaces for the invisible queer disabled community?’ #ICRCPIIAwards

At the 2024 #ICRCPIIAwards, the first prize in the Best Article category was awarded to Shahid Judge Shahid Judge for their piece, ‘How para archer Sheetal Devi embraced who she is to find international success’, which appeared in Scroll.in.

The prestigious jury at the 18th#ICRCPIIAwards included Jaya Shreedhar, Kavitha Muralitharan, Rakhi Ghosh, Himanshu Vyas, and Madhavi Latha.

Thank you for your great hospitality

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Geneva Conventions, I reflected in this article on my long humanitarian journey and the relevance of these conventions in the current era. theweek.in/news/world/202… #GC75 THE WEEK

It was inspiring to listen to Fathimath Himya how best the MRC is trying to reach vulnerable communities in the Maldives. We congratulate Maldivian Red Crescent for its recent celebration of sucessfully completing 15 years and remain proud to be a partner.

“I condemn attacks on Red Cross personnel in the strongest terms. It’s unconscionable that shelling would hit an aid distribution site. Our hearts are broken today as we mourn the loss of our colleagues and care for the injured,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric.

This morning, I had the pleasure of meeting Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in New Delhi. His words of peace and spirituality were inspiring at a time when the world faces challenges, and we look forward to working together on humanitarian issues that contribute to our efforts for peace. The Art of Living

I was pleased to meet Dr C Rajkumar, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar and the faculty at JGU today. I am looking forward to our collaboration on research, teaching, and practice in humanitarian action, law, and policy.

For the bright future lawyers and judges gathered in this room today, this competition is not just about winning or losing; it is about understanding the profound importance of IHL and its role in protecting human dignity during armed conflicts: Kedir Awol Omar, HoRD, ICRC New Delhi.

.@icrc_nd with ISPO International & Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, organized a four-day training programme on 'interdisciplinary approach in rehabilitation of adults with stroke'. This training aimed to update participant's knowledge with the latest evidence to enhance quality of rehabilitation services.

Landmark statement by ICRC President at #UNSC in New York.