“The hospital provided me medicines, did my laboratory examinations and also performed my surgery free of charge.” Gulaghai, patient at Malalai Hospital, #Kabul Read more about ICRC Afghanistan’s support to #Afghanistan’s hospital sector 👇🏼 icrc.org/en/document/af…

Economic sanctions, a banking and foreign aid freeze + decades of war have left millions in #Afghanistan struggling to survive. While sustainable solutions must be found to support public services and the economy, ICRC helps address urgent needs. icrc.org/en/document/af…

Really a privilege to join public broadcasters from across Asia Pacifc today at ABU’s Global News Forum. So many shared challenges in communicating about conflict and crisis and the impact on people affected. Thanks Deborah Steele for inviting ICRC to join.

After a day of #Russian strikes on #Ukraine, all it seems on civilian areas & infrastructure, ICRC warns 'the use of explosive weapons in populated areas is putting the lives of civilians in peril' & reminds what the #Geneva Conventions say. Full statement here.

This is keeping the lights on for millions of Afghans.

Our call to COP27 resembles that of last year because policy makers still need to: ➡️Acknowledge the severe climate vulnerability of communities enduring conflict. ➡Bolster climate action in these settings. ➡️And support it with adequate climate finance. shop.icrc.org/download/ebook…

Ahead of #COP27 ICRC is calling for urgent #ClimateAction for those who contributed least to - but are most affected by - climate change : People living in conflict settings. They must not be left behind. #UNFCCC icrc.org/en/document/co…

The climate crisis threatens the survival of humanity. But people living in conflict zones will be disproportionately affected. Even if mitigation measures are implemented, climate disruption will continue to severely affect lives. #COP27 is held next month. This is our call:

Baank, who is disabled 🩼, benefited from ICRC Afghanistan’s cash 💵 assistance in #Khost He is among the 24 million #Afghans in need of humanitarian assistance due to the aggravating situation in the country With Winter ❄️ at our door, we need to do more!

At Dublin Castle I laid a wreath to an Unknown Civilian, a moving reminder of the devastating human cost when bombs fall in cities. Lost lives. Lost limbs. Crumbled homes. Crushed dreams. #EWIPADublin

Just opened our 15th #SWIRMO, this year in Indonesia with ⁦Pusat Penerangan TNI⁩ Senior military officers from 85 countries will discuss the importance of #IHL in today’s conflicts and how to integrate it into military doctrine, training, planning and conduct of operations.

About to leave #Indonesia, I got the tragic news of hundreds of people killed and injured after an earthquake hit West Java. The Indonesian Red Cross Indonesian Red Cross is bringing immediate assistance to survivors.

Since January, over 2 million patients received free medical care in the 33 hospitals we ICRC support in #Afghanistan. This life-saving service is indispensable, even more so during winter when people are more prone to sickness. Durable long-term solutions are urgently needed.

25 years ago, the ICRC was at the forefront of the campaign that led to the #MineBanTreaty’s adoption. ✅It is a true success story. ✅It protects current & future generations from death and injury caused by #landmines. #20MSP 🧵1/4 icrc.org/en/document/ot…

In recent weeks, we've been able to visit more prisoners of war held in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict.     Our news release here: icrc.org/en/document/ru…

No time for rest - so much more to do!

Have you tried the ICRC’s newly revamped #IHL databases? More content is added regularly including State treaty ratifications, national practice, the ICRC Commentaries and more! Watch the video for an update overview & start searching now! 👀 vimeo.com/802672799

To ensure safe and sustainable water supply to local communities and preparedness in case of refugee influx, with MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 & support from Uganda Red Cross Society, we are improving and extending water supply systems in Bundibugyo district along DRC border #WaterDay2025 ICRC Africa

VIDEO This morning at Urugwiro Village, President Kagame received Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC, Patrick Youssef, the organisation’s Regional Director for Africa, and their delegation for a discussion on ICRC’s work in

Today, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric met with H.E. President of Rwanda Paul Kagame to discuss the humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region, the role of IHL in protecting civilians, and how Rwanda can contribute to the global initiative for IHL. ms.spr.ly/6016SphF6