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100 countries, 1 humanitarian mission: to uphold #IHL and protect + assist people affected by armed conflicts and violence.

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📍 Israel and the Occupied Territories | Today we safely facilitated the fifth release operation, bringing three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 174 detainees from Israeli places of detention to Gaza and the West Bank. News Release ⬇️
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Sudan | Nearly 80% of #healthcare facilities in #Sudan are non-operational, leaving the wounded and sick with little to no access to care. The consequences of these shortages are devastating for those in urgent need.
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📍 Israel and the occupied territories | When we transport people during release operations, it is never just about moving people from one place to another. These are delicate operations requiring trust from all sides. Learn more about our work ⬇️
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RT @CDroegeICRC: The growing normalization of violations of international humanitarian law poses an existential threat to int'l law. We in…
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Hundreds of people have been wounded by the ongoing violence in Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar states in Sudan. Our teams are providing urgent medical care both at hospitals in Sudan, and in South Sudan to care for those who have fled.
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RT @ICRCEthiopia: Alamata General Hospital is facing challenges to provide basic health care services to the population. @ICRC has provid…
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In #Gaza, civilians have been grappling with limited access to food, clean water, and shelter for over a year. Since 19 January, over 150 ICRC trucks have entered Gaza, delivering essential items. We stand prepared to expand our efforts to address the immense humanitarian needs.
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"The rules of war are only as strong as our resolve to uphold them." In this post, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric calls on states to take action, and to make #IHL a political priority ⬇️
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RT @ICRC_ilot: In Gaza, civilians have been grappling with limited access to food, clean water, and shelter for over a year. Since 19 Janu…
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RT @ICRC_Africa: This is what remains of our medical warehouse in #Goma, North Kivu.👇🏿 The ICRC team in Nairobi has already sent 22 tonnes…
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📍 DR Congo | The fighting in the past few days has badly affected essential services in Goma. Power lines have been cut, leaving the city without electricity and running water. This is how we are helping to restore essential services 👇🏽
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"The scale of suffering we witness is not inevitable. People have the power to change the course of history". Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, shared at the @Europeanconf. Full speech here:
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RT @ICRC_Africa: 📍 Ethiopia | The Rights of people deprived of liberty do not end behind bars: their life and dignity must be respected.…
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RT @ICRCAze: Clarification of fates and whereabouts of missing persons is the only thing that can bring relief to their families. They hav…
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📢 Attention researchers and practitioners! The International Review of the Red Cross calls for papers on 'upholding humanity in war'. Submit by February 15th, 2025, and contribute to this vital discussion. Read more 👉🏽
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📍 Haiti | Over the past five years, armed violence has severely restricted people's movement and access to essential services—including waste collection. We are conducting a sanitation campaign to remove waste and restore safer, healthier conditions. 👇🏽
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RT @ICRC_ua: You might recognise the Red Cross emblem. It’s something we share with @RedCrossUkraine and other members of the global Red Cr…
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In armed conflict, civilians must be protected at all times, without exception. Here are five rules to protect them 👇🏽
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Winter in armed conflict zones is more than cold, it's a fight for survival: 🏚️ Families face freezing nights without heat or shelter 💧 Destroyed infrastructure means no water, no food, no safety. ❄️ Hidden explosives under snow turn even gathering firewood into a deadly gamble
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