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International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· 23d

Killing or injuring healthcare workers, bombing hospitals, and targeting ambulances aren't just "war consequences." They are a collapse of humanity. Under international humanitarian law, patients & healthcare workers are protected along with the hospitals they work in & the ambulances they rely on.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· 26d

Why are you silent?' In the age of social media, it's easy to criticize. But for us, denouncing one side in a war only happens when all other options are exhausted. Sometimes, we work behind closed doors to reach those in need. Learn more about our modes of action: ms.spr.ly/63328v2NMn

Why is the ICRC “silent”? We talk, and we talk a lot, but sometimes, we do it confidentially and bilaterally. This means that not all our discussions, conversations, or even calls to respect international humanitarian law with parties to conflicts, States, and other stakeholders are public. If you don't read about our work here, it doesn't mean we are not advocating for the people affected by armed conflicts. We often work discreetly to gain and maintain access to those who need us most.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· 26d

Afghanistan DR Congo Sudan South Sudan Ethiopia Colombia Nigeria Myanmar Syria Ukraine Russia Yemen Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories We work in 100 countries to remind the world that even wars have limits: civilians and those not taking part in hostilities must be protected.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· 27d

Today, we supported the repatriation of human remains of fallen soldiers between Russia and Ukraine, as agreed by the parties to the conflict. This marks the 66th repatriation we have supported since 2022, and we are ready to continue contributing to this humanitarian effort.

Today we supported the repatriation of human remains of fallen soldiers between Russia and Ukraine, as agreed by the parties to the conflict. These repatriations are an important humanitarian step to ensure the deceased are treated with dignity and respect. They enable identification and provision of answers to relatives who are waiting for news, while allowing families to lay their loved ones to rest in accordance with their wishes and traditions. We remain committed to supporting efforts that uphold the dignity of the deceased.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· 28d

📍DR Congo | Kisembo Kalepe has lived with a disability caused by polio since age three and was displaced by violence in Ituri. Through the ICRC-supported Rwankole centre, he received a tricycle and support to start a grilled food business. Today, he provides for his family.

Before, I had to crawl on the ground to move around, and I was unable to work. Today, thanks to my tricycle, I can run my business and provide for my family.” Kisembo Kalepe Displaced person in Bunia, Ituri

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· 28d

Fataki Zawadi fled DRC with his seven children. During the relocation between camps, he separated from his 16-year-old daughter. They were reunited, but like more than 80,000 Congolese refugees in Burundi, the family continues to face difficult living conditions. ms.spr.ly/63327vF9Xt

Fataki Zawadi fled DR Congo with his seven children and arrived at Kansega transit camp, Burundi, in December 2025. During their relocation to Busuma, he became separated from his 16-year-old daughter, Loria Charlotte. For more than two months, he did not know where she was. With the support of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, they were reunited this year. But the family still struggles to access food, shelter, water, healthcare and education, as many other Congolese refugees.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· 29d

Attention researchers and practitioners! The International Review of the Red Cross calls for papers on 'Protection of Civilians and International Humanitarian Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence'. Submit by 1 September 2026. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63323v0gYl

Call for Papers: “Protection of Civilians and International Humanitarian Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 13

No child should lose their childhood to conflict. We work every day to support children affected by armed conflict, but no amount of assistance can make up for the harm they endure if parties to conflict fail to respect and protect them. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63320v0kMs

They are not targets. They are not soldiers. They are not weapons. They are just children. Congolese refugee children at Busuma Camp in Burundi. Credit: Hugh Kinsella Cunningham for the ICRC.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 11

📍Lebanon | Rita, a midwife in Tyre, sent her 13-year-old son to safety with his father while she stayed behind to care for people with nowhere else to turn. As hundreds of thousands were displaced, uncertainty became part of daily life.

Lebanon | Rita is a midwife in Tyre. She sent her 13-year-old son to a safer area with his father, while she stayed behind to care for people who had nowhere else to turn. As hundreds of thousands of people were displaced across Lebanon, uncertainty became part of daily life. Through it all, Rita held on to one hope: to return home and live in safety once again.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 11

📍Srebrenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina | Today, we stand with families mourning loved ones lost during the tragic events of July 1995, when 8,372 lives were taken, including nine of our ICRC colleagues who never came home.

Today, we join families mourning the loss of their loved ones in Srebrenica 31 years ago. In July 1995, 8,372 people were killed and thousands were displaced. Among them were 9 ICRC employees, who were later found in mass graves. Our thoughts are with the thousands of families who have lost loved ones or continue to search for those who remain missing.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 10

In armed conflicts, AI systems can fail, be manipulated or produce unreliable results. That is why decisions involving the use of force must remain under meaningful human control. Machines may support judgement. They must never replace human responsibility. Learn more ms.spr.ly/63325vIxvt

War doesn't care whether the intelligence is artificial or not. The consequences are real. We have identified three military uses of AI that raise serious humanitarian concerns.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 9

We are a neutral and impartial organization. It is a principled choice that allows us to cross divides and bring help where it matters most. We take action, not sides. Learn more about our fundamental principles: ms.spr.ly/63323vIRZt

What does it mean that our humanitarian action is impartial, neutral and independent? It means we offer our support without discrimination. We do not take part in political, religious, or any other type of controversy. We work with others, but we do not act on behalf of any government, business or external organization.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 9

Together with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, we supported the distribution of food packages to 2,250 vulnerable displaced households in Landi Kotal, Khyber. This assistance helps families meet their immediate food needs & ease some challenges they face due to recent cross-border hostilities.

Pakistan | Together with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, we supported the distribution of food packages to 2,250 vulnerable displaced households in Landi Kotal, Khyber. This assistance helps families meet their immediate food needs and ease some of the challenges they are facing due to recent cross-border hostilities.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 9

We have provided nearly 60 tonnes of seeds to the regional agriculture office in Mopti. We also provided 37.5 tonnes of rice seed to the Gao regional agriculture office and supported 1,500 families in Timbuktu with cash to buy feed for their livestock. ms.spr.ly/63320vxWuI

Mali | In areas affected by armed violence, many families are struggling to protect their livelihoods and prepare for the farming season. To support vulnerable farmers, we have provided nearly 60 tonnes of seeds to the regional agriculture office in Mopti. Earlier this year, we also provided 37.5 tonnes of rice seed to the Gao regional agriculture office and supported 1,500 families in Timbuktu with cash to buy feed for their livestock. Learn more: Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 7

Cities are not battlefields. They are homes, schools, hospitals and streets where families try to survive. When heavy explosive weapons are used in populated areas, the harm reaches far beyond the blast. Civilians must be protected.

When cities are bombed, shelled, hit by airstrikes, rockets, or artillery fire, it’s the civilians who suffer. Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 6

Faster decisions in war do not always mean safer outcomes for civilians. As AI is increasingly used in military operations, it can raise serious risks when life-or-death decisions depend on systems that may be unpredictable, biased, or difficult to control. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63323vappd

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 6

Anesia lost contact with her son during the armed conflict in Burundi in 1994. Recently, we reconnected them through their first phone call. This was made possible through the joint efforts of our teams and the Red Cross National Societies of Uganda and Burundi. ms.spr.ly/63323vaEyH

For more than 30 years, not a single day passed without Anesia thinking about her son, whom she lost contact with during the armed conflict in Burundi in 1994. For decades, she carried the hope that one day she would hear his voice again. Recently, that hope became reality. We were able to locate her son and reconnect them through an emotional phone call, which was their first contact in over three decades. It was the beginning of a long-awaited family reunification after years of separation, uncertainty, and the pain of war. This moment was made possible thanks to the dedication and close collaboration of our teams, together with the Red Cross National Societies of Uganda and Burundi.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 5

📍Nigeria | For Zainab, planting a tree was a way to honour her missing child, keep his memory alive, and hold on to hope. In Damaturu, families of the missing marked the completion of their Mental Health and Psychosocial Support counselling circle by planting blackcurrant trees.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 4

Venezuela | One week after the earthquakes the needs of affected communities remain significant & urgent From the outset, we have been supporting the Venezuelan Red Cross, along with state and civil society partners in delivering emergency assistance in the hardest-hit areas of La Guaira & Caracas.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 3

📍Ukraine | In recent days, intensified hostilities have claimed dozens of lives and deepened trauma for tens of thousands of civilians. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63322vQtma

As hostilities intensify, civilians continue to bear an ever-heavier burden. Essential assistance can alleviate suffering and support recovery, but it cannot reverse the tragic loss of human life. International humanitarian law requires the parties to the conflict to take constant care to spare civilians and civilian objects.”

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 3

Families in Al Obeid are facing hardship due to intensified hostilities. With the Sudanese Red Crescent Society, we are scaling up our support with food assistance & in the coming weeks we'll provide supplements to over 7,000 children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. ms.spr.ly/63325vQd4W

Sudan | In Al Obeid, North Kordofan, families are facing growing daily hardships amid the loss of essential services. Together with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society, we are scaling up our humanitarian assistance to help people meet their most urgent needs. We have distributed a month’s worth of food to more than 42,000 people across camps and urban settlements. In the coming weeks, we will also distribute nutritional supplements to more than 7,000 children, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 2

📍Sudan | In Al Obeid, in North Kordofan, communities are experiencing increasing hardship following a recent escalation of hostilities around the city, adding new pressure to an already fragile humanitarian situation. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63328vQD0k

In Al Obeid, in North Kordofan, communities are experiencing increasing hardship following a recent escalation of hostilities around the city, adding new pressure to an already fragile humanitarian situation. Many people have endured months of displacement, uncertainty and repeated disruptions to essential services, making it increasingly difficult to access safe water, healthcare and other basic needs. For families already struggling to cope with the consequences of the armed conflict, the loss of these critical services further deepens vulnerabilities and compounds daily challenges.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 2

Our teams, together with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, reached 400 pregnant and breastfeeding women with cash assistance. This support helps ease that burden, helping families meet their most immediate needs and regain a measure of stability in difficult circumstances.

In Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan | Our teams from @ICRC_af, together with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, reached 400 pregnant and breastfeeding women with cash assistance, offering a small but vital lifeline in a moment of hardship. Seeing your children hungry is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a mother can endure. This support helps ease that burden, helping families meet their most immediate needs and regain a measure of stability in difficult circumstances.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 1

📍Venezuela | Together with the Venezuelan Red Cross, we are working to restore connectivity in affected areas of La Guaira, helping hundreds of families impacted by the earthquakes stay connected. By providing internet access, we are enabling people to reach their loved ones when it matters most. 📱

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jul 1

Maryam is one of more than 80,000 Congolese refugees who fled DR Congo and sought safety in Burundi. Separated from her family as she escaped the fighting, she was finally able to reconnect with her aunt through a Red Cross connectivity centre. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63324vsoOi

Burundi | Maryam is one of more than 80,000 Congolese refugees who fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo and sought safety in Burundi. Separated from her family as she escaped the fighting, she was finally able to reconnect with her aunt through a Red Cross connectivity centre. But life in the camp remains difficult.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jun 30

📍Afghanistan | Amid ongoing hostilities in Paktia, we just distributed 25 war-wounded kits for Paktia's Regional Hospital, plus dressings, IV, and oral supplies for Chamkani's District Hospital, among others.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jun 29

📍Venezuela | With many injured and thousands missing, a coordinated response to the devastating impact of the earthquakes is crucial. We are supporting our partners from the Venezuelan Red Cross as well as local authorities to provide critical humanitarian assistance 👇🏽

On 24 June, powerful earthquakes struck the country, leaving many injured and thousands missing. As communities face the devastating consequences, a coordinated humanitarian response is critical. We are supporting the Venezuelan Red Cross and local authorities to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to people affected by the earthquakes.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jun 28

Imagine living suspended between two worlds: mourning and waiting, letting go and holding on, never knowing what comes next. This is the daily reality for families of the missing: an endless state of uncertainty and hope intertwined. They deserve clarity. They need answers.

Time doesn’t heal. Only answers do. The families of the missing have the right to know what happened and where their loved ones are.

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jun 27

In Amhara, Oromia and Tigray, communities continue to face the effects of conflict, climate shocks and difficult access to essential support. Ahead of the rainy season, together with the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, we supported them with seeds and fertilizers. ms.spr.ly/63322vqu6g

Ethiopia | In Amhara, Oromia and Tigray, communities continue to face the effects of conflict, climate shocks and difficult access to essential support. Ahead of the rainy season, together with the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, we supported 132,000 farmers and family members with seeds and fertilizers. This support helps families sustain their agricultural activities and preserve their livelihoods where needs are greatest. Learn more: The sq version is ready in the same link

International Committee of the Red Cross@icrc· Jun 26

📍DR Congo | We are devastated by the deaths of two volunteers with the DRC Red Cross Society who were killed on 16 June in South Kivu while working to improve access to safe drinking water for communities in conflict-affected areas. Our thoughts are with their loved ones and the DRC Red Cross.