International Committee of the Red Cross
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100 countries, 1 humanitarian mission: to promote respect for the laws of war #IHL and help people caught up in armed conflicts and violence.
Community guidelines: https://www.icrc.org/en/community-guidelines
Community guidelines: https://www.icrc.org/en/community-guidelines
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👋 If this is the first time you come across us, we’re the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Wherever we are, and whichever channel we’re on, we work to uphold International Humanitarian Law and to protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence.
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Wherever we are, and whichever channel we’re on, we work to uphold International Humanitarian Law and to protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence.
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Healthcare workers save lives.
Under international humanitarian law, hospitals, healthcare workers, and ambulances must be allowed to perform their crucial roles.
Under international humanitarian law, hospitals, healthcare workers, and ambulances must be allowed to perform their crucial roles.
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Healthcare workers save lives.
Under international humanitarian law, hospitals, healthcare workers, and ambulances must be allowed to perform their crucial roles.
Under international humanitarian law, hospitals, healthcare workers, and ambulances must be allowed to perform their crucial roles.
📍 Chad | Conflict forced Laila to leave her home in Sudan and make the 450-km journey to Chad with eight children and three grandchildren.
On the road, her visually impaired son was separated from the family. With support from our restoring family links service, they were finally reunited.
On the road, her visually impaired son was separated from the family. With support from our restoring family links service, they were finally reunited.
January 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📍 Chad | Conflict forced Laila to leave her home in Sudan and make the 450-km journey to Chad with eight children and three grandchildren.
On the road, her visually impaired son was separated from the family. With support from our restoring family links service, they were finally reunited.
On the road, her visually impaired son was separated from the family. With support from our restoring family links service, they were finally reunited.
📍 Ukraine | Tens of thousands of people now have disrupted or no access to essential services such as electricity, water, and heating during freezing temperatures.
Each disruption to essential services in Ukraine deepens the suffering of civilians already struggling to survive the conflict.
Each disruption to essential services in Ukraine deepens the suffering of civilians already struggling to survive the conflict.
January 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
📍 Ukraine | Tens of thousands of people now have disrupted or no access to essential services such as electricity, water, and heating during freezing temperatures.
Each disruption to essential services in Ukraine deepens the suffering of civilians already struggling to survive the conflict.
Each disruption to essential services in Ukraine deepens the suffering of civilians already struggling to survive the conflict.
Is everything allowed in wars? The answer is clear: no🔴
Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants. #IHL
Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants. #IHL
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Is everything allowed in wars? The answer is clear: no🔴
Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants. #IHL
Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants. #IHL
📍 Syria | The recent fighting in densely populated neighbourhoods of Aleppo City has resulted in casualties and displacement among the population, disrupted access to essential services, and put critical civilian infrastructure at risk.
We stand ready to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs.
We stand ready to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs.
January 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM
📍 Syria | The recent fighting in densely populated neighbourhoods of Aleppo City has resulted in casualties and displacement among the population, disrupted access to essential services, and put critical civilian infrastructure at risk.
We stand ready to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs.
We stand ready to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs.
📍 Afghanistan | Born with cerebral palsy, Waseequllah and Mina Gul are steadily learning what their bodies can do with physical rehabilitation, support and care.
Behind every statistic is a family like Habiburahman’s, living with uncertainty, determination, and hope, one small step at a time.
Behind every statistic is a family like Habiburahman’s, living with uncertainty, determination, and hope, one small step at a time.
January 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM
📍 Afghanistan | Born with cerebral palsy, Waseequllah and Mina Gul are steadily learning what their bodies can do with physical rehabilitation, support and care.
Behind every statistic is a family like Habiburahman’s, living with uncertainty, determination, and hope, one small step at a time.
Behind every statistic is a family like Habiburahman’s, living with uncertainty, determination, and hope, one small step at a time.
When densely populated areas are attacked, civilians are the ones who suffer the most.
Did you know that when wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of the casualties are civilians?
Even wars have limits.
Did you know that when wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of the casualties are civilians?
Even wars have limits.
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
When densely populated areas are attacked, civilians are the ones who suffer the most.
Did you know that when wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of the casualties are civilians?
Even wars have limits.
Did you know that when wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of the casualties are civilians?
Even wars have limits.
Nigeria | Widowed and displaced, Zara Modu fled with her nine children, leaving everything behind.
We supported Zara, enabling her to buy six goats, selling some to feed her family and restart her pottery business.
Today, Zara earns a living through pottery and livestock, rebuilding her life again.
We supported Zara, enabling her to buy six goats, selling some to feed her family and restart her pottery business.
Today, Zara earns a living through pottery and livestock, rebuilding her life again.
January 4, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Nigeria | Widowed and displaced, Zara Modu fled with her nine children, leaving everything behind.
We supported Zara, enabling her to buy six goats, selling some to feed her family and restart her pottery business.
Today, Zara earns a living through pottery and livestock, rebuilding her life again.
We supported Zara, enabling her to buy six goats, selling some to feed her family and restart her pottery business.
Today, Zara earns a living through pottery and livestock, rebuilding her life again.
Children are naturally curious. They explore. They play. They follow sound and light.
But when explosive weapons are used in populated areas, that curiosity can cost them their childhood.
Civilians must be protected.
But when explosive weapons are used in populated areas, that curiosity can cost them their childhood.
Civilians must be protected.
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Children are naturally curious. They explore. They play. They follow sound and light.
But when explosive weapons are used in populated areas, that curiosity can cost them their childhood.
Civilians must be protected.
But when explosive weapons are used in populated areas, that curiosity can cost them their childhood.
Civilians must be protected.
In 2024, we documented 284.4 K cases of missing people in almost 100 countries affected by armed conflict and/or armed violence, and the number is likely far higher.
Behind every missing person is a family looking for answers. They deserve to know.
Behind every missing person is a family looking for answers. They deserve to know.
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
In 2024, we documented 284.4 K cases of missing people in almost 100 countries affected by armed conflict and/or armed violence, and the number is likely far higher.
Behind every missing person is a family looking for answers. They deserve to know.
Behind every missing person is a family looking for answers. They deserve to know.
Cambodia – Thailand | Today, we supported as a neutral humanitarian observer the release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war detained in relation to the international armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63328txX4E
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63328txX4E
December 31, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Cambodia – Thailand | Today, we supported as a neutral humanitarian observer the release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war detained in relation to the international armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63328txX4E
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63328txX4E
📍 Gaza | Earlier this month, we delivered infection prevention supplies to Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Wards are full, resources are limited, and needs far exceed support—continued assistance is vital to keep lifesaving care running.
Wards are full, resources are limited, and needs far exceed support—continued assistance is vital to keep lifesaving care running.
December 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
📍 Gaza | Earlier this month, we delivered infection prevention supplies to Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Wards are full, resources are limited, and needs far exceed support—continued assistance is vital to keep lifesaving care running.
Wards are full, resources are limited, and needs far exceed support—continued assistance is vital to keep lifesaving care running.
We welcome the 72-hour ceasefire agreed by Thailand and Cambodia.
We stand ready to offer our neutral and impartial services to support humanitarian measures linked to the ceasefire, and remain committed to engaging confidentially with all parties to help protect lives and dignity.
We stand ready to offer our neutral and impartial services to support humanitarian measures linked to the ceasefire, and remain committed to engaging confidentially with all parties to help protect lives and dignity.
December 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
We welcome the 72-hour ceasefire agreed by Thailand and Cambodia.
We stand ready to offer our neutral and impartial services to support humanitarian measures linked to the ceasefire, and remain committed to engaging confidentially with all parties to help protect lives and dignity.
We stand ready to offer our neutral and impartial services to support humanitarian measures linked to the ceasefire, and remain committed to engaging confidentially with all parties to help protect lives and dignity.
📍Ethiopia | Tadele and Mussie, father and son, now work side by side at our supported physical rehabilitation centre in Tigray.
From patient to provider, discover their father–son journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
From patient to provider, discover their father–son journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📍Ethiopia | Tadele and Mussie, father and son, now work side by side at our supported physical rehabilitation centre in Tigray.
From patient to provider, discover their father–son journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
From patient to provider, discover their father–son journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
Conflicts affect all, but persons with disabilities face unique risks.
Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives.
Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.
Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives.
Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Conflicts affect all, but persons with disabilities face unique risks.
Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives.
Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.
Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives.
Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.
The laws of war are not meant to exist only on paper; they must be enforced to save lives.
Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property, such as homes, is not allowed.
Even wars have limits.
Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property, such as homes, is not allowed.
Even wars have limits.
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The laws of war are not meant to exist only on paper; they must be enforced to save lives.
Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property, such as homes, is not allowed.
Even wars have limits.
Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property, such as homes, is not allowed.
Even wars have limits.
📍 Nigeria | For years, families like Yagana’s in the Aburi displacement camp endured long queues and exhausting walks just to fetch water.
Today, with the two new boreholes we've drilled, families have reliable access to clean water, improving hygiene, health, and daily life.
Today, with the two new boreholes we've drilled, families have reliable access to clean water, improving hygiene, health, and daily life.
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📍 Nigeria | For years, families like Yagana’s in the Aburi displacement camp endured long queues and exhausting walks just to fetch water.
Today, with the two new boreholes we've drilled, families have reliable access to clean water, improving hygiene, health, and daily life.
Today, with the two new boreholes we've drilled, families have reliable access to clean water, improving hygiene, health, and daily life.
Migrants often find themselves in places where the language is unfamiliar.
Warnings are hard to read. Help is hard to reach.
Civilians must be protected, wherever they go.
Warnings are hard to read. Help is hard to reach.
Civilians must be protected, wherever they go.
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Migrants often find themselves in places where the language is unfamiliar.
Warnings are hard to read. Help is hard to reach.
Civilians must be protected, wherever they go.
Warnings are hard to read. Help is hard to reach.
Civilians must be protected, wherever they go.
Millions of people rely on essential services such as water, electricity and heating during winter in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Where communities need help the most, our teams are there.
Learn more in our operational update: ms.spr.ly/63324tUDtG
Where communities need help the most, our teams are there.
Learn more in our operational update: ms.spr.ly/63324tUDtG
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Millions of people rely on essential services such as water, electricity and heating during winter in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Where communities need help the most, our teams are there.
Learn more in our operational update: ms.spr.ly/63324tUDtG
Where communities need help the most, our teams are there.
Learn more in our operational update: ms.spr.ly/63324tUDtG
📍 Russia - Ukraine | Today, in our role as a neutral intermediary, we took part in the 60th repatriation of human remains since 2022.
Each repatriation of human remains gives families the chance to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.
Each repatriation of human remains gives families the chance to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.
December 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
📍 Russia - Ukraine | Today, in our role as a neutral intermediary, we took part in the 60th repatriation of human remains since 2022.
Each repatriation of human remains gives families the chance to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.
Each repatriation of human remains gives families the chance to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.
Many people fleeing the conflict in the East of the DR Congo have lost track of family members along the way.
In Burundi, in just one week, our ICRC teams, in a joint effort with the Red Cross in Burundi have reunified 11 children & facilitated 1,026 phone calls to keep contact between families.
In Burundi, in just one week, our ICRC teams, in a joint effort with the Red Cross in Burundi have reunified 11 children & facilitated 1,026 phone calls to keep contact between families.
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Many people fleeing the conflict in the East of the DR Congo have lost track of family members along the way.
In Burundi, in just one week, our ICRC teams, in a joint effort with the Red Cross in Burundi have reunified 11 children & facilitated 1,026 phone calls to keep contact between families.
In Burundi, in just one week, our ICRC teams, in a joint effort with the Red Cross in Burundi have reunified 11 children & facilitated 1,026 phone calls to keep contact between families.
DR Congo | Armed clashes in the country continue to break families apart and push communities into displacement and uncertainty.
No humanitarian aid will be enough if those participating in the clashes don't respect the local population.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63328torfO
No humanitarian aid will be enough if those participating in the clashes don't respect the local population.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63328torfO
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee
Kinshasa (ICRC) - Armed clashes in several parts of South Kivu continue to cause deaths and to force thousands of families to flee, leaving everything behind. Some have fled to other areas in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), others to neighbouring countries.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
DR Congo | Armed clashes in the country continue to break families apart and push communities into displacement and uncertainty.
No humanitarian aid will be enough if those participating in the clashes don't respect the local population.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63328torfO
No humanitarian aid will be enough if those participating in the clashes don't respect the local population.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63328torfO
Armed conflict forces millions to flee, including across borders. But migrants can also get caught in conflict and violence along their journeys.
Respecting the rules of war is crucial to protecting civilians, including migrants, during armed conflicts.
#MigrantsDay
Respecting the rules of war is crucial to protecting civilians, including migrants, during armed conflicts.
#MigrantsDay
December 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Armed conflict forces millions to flee, including across borders. But migrants can also get caught in conflict and violence along their journeys.
Respecting the rules of war is crucial to protecting civilians, including migrants, during armed conflicts.
#MigrantsDay
Respecting the rules of war is crucial to protecting civilians, including migrants, during armed conflicts.
#MigrantsDay
Yesterday, acting as a neutral intermediary, we took part in an operation that helped more than 20 vulnerable people safely cross the front lines via Belarus, reaching Ukraine and Russia.
Since 2022, we have supported over 1,000 vulnerable people to reach safety and reconnect with their families.
Since 2022, we have supported over 1,000 vulnerable people to reach safety and reconnect with their families.
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Yesterday, acting as a neutral intermediary, we took part in an operation that helped more than 20 vulnerable people safely cross the front lines via Belarus, reaching Ukraine and Russia.
Since 2022, we have supported over 1,000 vulnerable people to reach safety and reconnect with their families.
Since 2022, we have supported over 1,000 vulnerable people to reach safety and reconnect with their families.
Severe weather conditions are causing damaged buildings in Gaza to collapse leading to further tragic losses of life.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.
December 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Severe weather conditions are causing damaged buildings in Gaza to collapse leading to further tragic losses of life.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.