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International Committee of the Red Cross: 100 countries, 1 humanitarian mission: to promote respect for the laws of war and help people caught up in armed conflicts and violence. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence. Our mandate under t

he Geneva Conventions is to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by armed conflict and other violence and promote the laws that protect victims of war. Community guidelines: As part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is committed to be accessible to the public and to fostering constructive and respectful exchanges across our digital platforms to ensure transparency, accountability and mutual learning as much as possible.

22/08/2026

In armed conflict-affected areas, danger isn’t always visible or audible.

For people with disabilities, the threats they cannot see, hear, or understand can be the most life-threatening.

Parties to the conflict must ensure their safety through proper planning and inclusive protection measures.

21/08/2026

Healthcare workers save lives.

Under international humanitarian law, hospitals, staff, and ambulances must be allowed to perform their crucial roles.

21/08/2026

📍Kenya | Along the border with Somalia, insecurity and economic shocks have pushed many families to the edge, disrupting the work and income they depend on.

Together with the Kenya Red Cross Society, we supported 600 households with cash grants and business training, helping families restart their livelihoods and create a steadier path forward.

Read more 👉🏼 http://ms.spr.ly/6182aMfAQ

21/08/2026

📍Lebanon | In Tyre, the aftermath of strikes left homes damaged and basic services disrupted.

For many, including Mahdi Baghdadi, returning home meant facing loss and uncertainty.

Still, people continue to support one another, drawing strength from their communities and taking steps towards recovery.

20/08/2026

In armed conflict, hunger should never become a weapon.

Protecting the resources people depend on and ensuring humanitarian relief can reach those in need are essential to preventing food insecurity from deepening into a humanitarian crisis.

20/08/2026

Protecting humanitarian personnel is not a favour to our organizations. It is an obligation and, more importantly, a lifeline for vulnerable people.

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20/08/2026

Last year, more than 1.2 million people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) fled their homes across borders.

Right now, more than 80,000 Congolese refugees are seeking safety in Burundi's overcrowded camps.

This is Furaha's story 👉🏼 http://ms.spr.ly/6185azy1W

19/08/2026

Protecting humanitarian personnel is not a "favour" to humanitarian organizations. It is essential to ensuring people can receive the assistance and protection they need.

19/08/2026

Humanitarian personnel should be able to do their jobs without fearing for their lives. Attacks against humanitarians must never be normalized.

Those with the power to act must protect humanitarian personnel and ensure safe access to people in need.

19/08/2026

In Myanmar, humanitarian work can mean navigating difficult routes, changing security conditions and the pressure of reaching people with timely assistance.

Across different regions of the country, our colleagues share what that work looks like and what it means to them.

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