Our thoughts are with those affected. No child should have to experience this. Hospitals, health care workers, and patients are not a target 👇

Months of hostilities, displacement, and fear have exhausted civilians in Gaza. International humanitarian law must be respected – civilians must be spared from the impacts of fighting.

In 1999, former ICRC President Cornelio Sommaruga spoke of 20 active armed conflicts. Today, there are more than 120 of them recorded by the ICRC. Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, shares on the ongoing need to protect civilians 👇🏽

📍 Colombia | We received two people in Norte de Santander who were held captive by the Front 33 of the Former FARC-EP, currently not covered by the Peace Agreement. In 2024, we have facilitated the release of 16 people who were held by non-state armed groups in the country.

📍 Sudan | We call for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. People in Sudan urgently need more help, but difficult access continue to hamper humanitarian relief efforts. Read more 👉🏽 icrc.org/en/article/sud…

Our statement following the vote by the Parliament of Lithuania to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. This sets a historic and concerning precedent extending beyond the Convention itself. Read more 👇🏽 ms.spr.ly/6011lRJr9

Even wars have limits. The rules of war protect people in armed conflict and set limits on how wars are fought.

A surge in attacks across parts of the Middle East is inflicting yet more suffering on civilians & raising fears of wider regional conflict with devastating humanitarian consequences. We urgently call for de-escalation & protection of civilians Read more👉🏽bit.ly/4deqIOE

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

What happens when false or harmful narratives circulate during wars? What are the implications for those affected by armed conflict and for the humanitarians striving to assist them? Sharing harmful information has very real consequences on people’s lives.

Today we mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. Since Aug. 12th, 1949, they have safeguarded human dignity in the darkest times. 📜 States and non-state armed groups must ensure these rules continue to save lives.

"Where are the peacemakers? ... The faithful application of international humanitarian law can bolster peace initiatives": Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, on the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. Read full speech here: ms.spr.ly/6010loRfj

📍 Gaza Abu Ta’ima & his family have faced months of pain, displaced multiple times. Each day is a struggle, amid soaring prices, scarce water & unbearable heat, uncertain if they are safe or must move again. Civilians must be protected & have access to essential services #IHL

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Aida and her family are part of the thousands of people in Sudan who are struggling to find food and water in the middle of the fighting. Recently, we assisted 35,000 people with cash in Al Geneina (West Darfur) to improve their economic security 👇🏽

Today is the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. 📚 School gives a sense of normalcy. 🎒 School opens opportunities in life. 🎓 School can help kids cope with the stress of conflict. Protecting education from attacks is a humanitarian issue.

ICRC DG Pierre Krähenbühl speaking now at the International Day to Protect Education from Attack: - IHL protects schools, teachers & students - ICRC sits down with parties to conflict to remind them not to attack schools or use them for military purposes. GCPEA Secretariat

ICRC President: Rising humanitarian needs in Myanmar demand urgent action icrc.org/en/news-releas…

Three of our staff members in Ukraine were killed today after shelling hit the site of a planned frontline aid distribution in the Donetsk region & two more colleagues were wounded. Our hearts are broken as we mourn this loss & care for the injured. ➡️bit.ly/3zjtROH

The ICRC 2024 #IHL Challenges Report is out: rcrcconference.org/app/uploads/20… At every Red Cross/Red Crescent Conference we present our views on the most pressing humanitarian and legal issues. Join us in building a culture of compliance for IHL. 🧵on some key issues