Our deepest condolences go out to PRCS on the killing of their medics Haitham and Suhail.

Medical personnel and ambulances are #NotATarget

A Haitian Red Cross volunteer talks about his daily activities to prevent and alleviate human suffering in #Haiti , which is facing a surge in armed violence👇

#Ethiopia

Thousands of people unable to access healthcare services after upsurge in violence

An overview of medical activities by ICRC-supported health facilities in Q1👇

“We experienced first-hand the horror of this war, witnessing the appalling injuries and death'.

Senior medical officer Dr. Sandy Inglis describes the impacts of the recent airstrikes in Rafah, and scenes from the Red Cross Field Hospital as staff received patients 👇🏽

📍 Port-au-Prince, Haiti

With the ongoing armed violence, some hospitals are facing an increase in patients, including injuries by firearms.

Our teams donated supplies and trained representatives of 5 hospitals on various hygiene measures to help reduce the risk of infections.

📍 Colombia

In armed conflict areas, there is no zero risk. Through preventive sessions for local trainers on risk awareness and safe behavior, we supported Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities in Chocó affected by the presence of explosive hazards 💥

📍Yemen
Today 113 persons detained in relation to the conflict were released from prison to be reunited with loved ones. As we wrap up the unilateral release operation in Sana’a, we acknowledge that more families are waiting for news from their loved ones: They deserve answers

This week, several Ukrainian children have been reunited with close family members, thanks to the ongoing collaboration between the authorities of Qatar, Russia & Ukraine, and with ICRC support.

Families belong together.

Listen to the statement by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric delivered at the #UN Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict on the need to uphold #IHL and the #humane treatment of people in #detention .

#PoCWeek2024
#GenevaConventions75

At a #PoCWeek2024 event, ICRC emphasized that access to #water remains scarce in many areas of armed conflict.

Pre-crisis #partnerships enable #humanitarian actors to establish links with #water & #sanitation service providers & their supporting ministries, and are encouraged.

Speaking at a #PoCWeek2024 event on #EWIPA , Laetitia Courtois ICRC stated:

💣 heavy explosive weapons exacerbate suffering

❌ lives shattered, cities ruined

‼️️ parties should adapt methods & weapons of warfare, put protection of civilians back at the center

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#ICRC reiterates its call for #protection of #healthcare under #IHL :

❌ no patient must be killed while lying in a hospital bed

❌ no medical personnel must be subject to violence while saving lives

‼️ hospitals are sanctuaries to treat and preserve human life

#PoCWeek2024

Under the laws of war, warring parties are responsible for ensuring civilians under their control have their basic needs met.

Water, food, electricity – these basics for survival cannot be denied.

Our legal expert Cordula Droege explains what the law says 👇 #IHL

In 1999, when former ICRC President Cornelio Sommaruga briefed the #UNSC , he 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 👇🏽

Tahani Adam and her six children were uprooted by the armed conflict in #Sudan .

In search of safety, Tahani shared with us the challenges that she and her family have faced 👇🏽

“I urgently call on parties to fulfill their obligations under #IHL to treat all persons detained #humanely , and to allow for our #principled work”

ICRC President’s statement at #UNSC on #protection of #civilians in #armed #conflict

#PoCWeek2024 #GenevaConventions75

Today is the last day to submit proposals in line with the International Review of the Red Cross call for papers on the protection of the dead in armed conflicts and other humanitarian emergencies.

Proposals can be sent to [email protected] 📲

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