Conflict affects women and girls in profound ways, from displacement & lost livelihoods to sexual violence and barriers to health care. On #IWD2026, we recognize their resilience and honor the women across the ICRC and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement who stand with them.

Le CICR a pris connaissance du communiqué de l'AFC/M23 annonçant sa décision de libérer un certain nombre d'éléments FARDC détenus. En tant qu'intermédiaire neutre, le CICR se tient prêt à accompagner une telle opération avec l’accord de toutes les parties.

When Zainab arrived at the nutritional stabilization centre in Yobe State, Nigeria, her 22-month-old son, Umar was barely conscious in her arms. His face and feet were so swollen that his skin seemed stretched to the limit. “I thought I was going to lose him,” she recalled.

📍Sudan | We are heartbroken by the death of Um Salama Mohammed Abdullah, a dedicated and compassionate volunteer from the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS). She tragically lost her life on March 5th, when a shell struck Al-Dilling Hospital while she was performing her

Casi 6,4 millones de niños menores de cinco años sufren desnutrición aguda por el conflicto que azota el noreste, el noroeste y el centro-norte de Nigeria, informó este martes el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CICR).

📍Tyre, Lebanon | Saving lives should never cost a life. Today we mourn Youssef Assaf, a volunteer from Lebanese Red Cross, who was killed while carrying out his humanitarian duty. First responders and medical teams must be respected and protected.

Nous sommes profondément choqués d'apprendre la perte tragique de Karine Buisset. Nous apportons notre soutien et notre solidarité à UNICEF, ainsi qu'à sa famille. Les civils et le personnel humanitaire ne doivent jamais être la cible d'attaques. #PasUneCible

📍South Sudan | During a recent visit, ICRC Deputy Director for Africa James Reynolds shared on the humanitarian situation and concerns about the growing needs. ⬇️

“It’s not easy for us refugees because we left everything behind when we fled. We left with nothing. We came with our children, that’s all,” Told us Esperance, who arrived in Burundi 🇧🇮 in December 2025 after fleeing the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩.

VIDEO | El CICR advierte de la "deplorable" crisis de unos 65.000 refugiados congoleños en Burundi.

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“In today’s world, where every crisis is instantly accessible over your phone, tablet, or TV, we simply cannot consider the excuse that what is happening is not our problem,” 🎙️Interview with Patrick Youssef for The Independent

Deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the blasts in #Maiduguri, #Nigeria, and a speedy recovery to the wounded. International Humanitarian Law is clear: Civilians & civilian objects: hospitals, homes, markets, schools etc must not be attacked.

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the suffering in #Sudan. A drone attack on Ed Dain hospital is the latest tragic episode of a series of attacks in Darfur & the Kordofans vs. markets, health facilities and even schools, injuring & killing 100s. #IHL must be respected!!!

During armed conflict, damage to water infrastructure has devastating consequences for civilians and the environment. 💧On #WorldWaterDay, stronger protection and respect for international humanitarian law remain critical. Read more 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/6019QU7gb

Millonarios FC informa que el pasado sábado 21 de marzo el jugador Santiago Castrillón sufrió un colapso durante un partido del Torneo Nacional Sub20. Inmediatamente fue atendido por los médicos del equipo y trasladado en ambulancia a un centro hospitalario de alta complejidad

📍Burundi | "We sleep on the ground, and our children are dying from the cold and hunger." Esperance was separated from her husband after fleeing violence in eastern DRC. She now lives in Busuma camp, where daily life is a struggle.👇

For Hassan, and many others in #Somalia, drought is not just about water. It is about survival. With millions facing hunger, we are working with Somali Red Crescent Society to help affected families with cash and essential health services. Learn more 👉🏾 ms.spr.ly/6016QsAxC

International humanitarian law requires that hospitals, healthcare workers, and ambulances be respected and allowed to carry out their duties. Yet recent attacks in Sudan & Nigeria show a troubling trend. When healthcare is disrupted, lives are lost far beyond the battlefield.

One year ago, a devastating earthquake tore through central Myanmar, killing thousands and leaving countless families without homes, in a country already scarred by years of armed conflict. Today, signs of recovery are visible. Homes are being rebuilt. Farms are running again.