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.
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๐ If this is the first time you come across us, weโre the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Wherever we are, and whichever channel weโre 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 weโre on, we work to uphold International Humanitarian Law and to protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence.
Follow us!
Across Brazil, families of missing loved ones have turned food into a form of remembrance.
In 'Flavours of Longing', they share the dishes that carry their memories.
๐ Download it here for free in English or Portuguese ๐๐ฝ missingpersons.icrc.org/library/sabo...
In 'Flavours of Longing', they share the dishes that carry their memories.
๐ Download it here for free in English or Portuguese ๐๐ฝ missingpersons.icrc.org/library/sabo...
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Across Brazil, families of missing loved ones have turned food into a form of remembrance.
In 'Flavours of Longing', they share the dishes that carry their memories.
๐ Download it here for free in English or Portuguese ๐๐ฝ missingpersons.icrc.org/library/sabo...
In 'Flavours of Longing', they share the dishes that carry their memories.
๐ Download it here for free in English or Portuguese ๐๐ฝ missingpersons.icrc.org/library/sabo...
๐ DR Congo | After more than a year apart, Mafille is finally reunited with her mother, thanks to the joint efforts of the Red Cross in the DRC and the ICRC.
In Ituri, where armed violence continues to force families apart, those separated by conflict can still find their way back to each other โฅ๏ธ
In Ituri, where armed violence continues to force families apart, those separated by conflict can still find their way back to each other โฅ๏ธ
January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
๐ DR Congo | After more than a year apart, Mafille is finally reunited with her mother, thanks to the joint efforts of the Red Cross in the DRC and the ICRC.
In Ituri, where armed violence continues to force families apart, those separated by conflict can still find their way back to each other โฅ๏ธ
In Ituri, where armed violence continues to force families apart, those separated by conflict can still find their way back to each other โฅ๏ธ
Central African Republic | The humanitarian situation in the south-east of the country is alarming: recent clashes have led to casualties and displaced massive numbers of civilians.
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63329t7UXd
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63329t7UXd
January 15, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Central African Republic | The humanitarian situation in the south-east of the country is alarming: recent clashes have led to casualties and displaced massive numbers of civilians.
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63329t7UXd
Read more: ms.spr.ly/63329t7UXd
For those who have survived sexual violence, recovery can be difficult and looks different for everyone.
Learn more about what you can do to support: ms.spr.ly/63329t7P9S
Learn more about what you can do to support: ms.spr.ly/63329t7P9S
January 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM
For those who have survived sexual violence, recovery can be difficult and looks different for everyone.
Learn more about what you can do to support: ms.spr.ly/63329t7P9S
Learn more about what you can do to support: ms.spr.ly/63329t7P9S
Recent strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia have left millions of people with little or no electricity, water, and heating amid freezing temperatures in Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Belgorod & other areas.
Ariane Bauer, ICRC regional director for Europe and Central Asia, shares more.
Ariane Bauer, ICRC regional director for Europe and Central Asia, shares more.
January 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Recent strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia have left millions of people with little or no electricity, water, and heating amid freezing temperatures in Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Belgorod & other areas.
Ariane Bauer, ICRC regional director for Europe and Central Asia, shares more.
Ariane Bauer, ICRC regional director for Europe and Central Asia, shares more.
๐กEnergy infrastructure sustains communities worldwide: from power plants to water stations & pumps, crucial systems keep our lights on and are crucial to providing healthcare services, among others.
Under IHL, critical infrastructure must be protected.
Even wars have limits.
Under IHL, critical infrastructure must be protected.
Even wars have limits.
January 14, 2026 at 10:29 AM
๐กEnergy infrastructure sustains communities worldwide: from power plants to water stations & pumps, crucial systems keep our lights on and are crucial to providing healthcare services, among others.
Under IHL, critical infrastructure must be protected.
Even wars have limits.
Under IHL, critical infrastructure must be protected.
Even wars have limits.
Across 2025, crises unfolded faster than many could recover.
Yet everywhere we worked, we met people who refused to let hardship define their future.
Step after step, they found new ways to stand, rebuild, and support one another, proof that humanity doesnโt disappear in crisis; it adapts.
Yet everywhere we worked, we met people who refused to let hardship define their future.
Step after step, they found new ways to stand, rebuild, and support one another, proof that humanity doesnโt disappear in crisis; it adapts.
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Across 2025, crises unfolded faster than many could recover.
Yet everywhere we worked, we met people who refused to let hardship define their future.
Step after step, they found new ways to stand, rebuild, and support one another, proof that humanity doesnโt disappear in crisis; it adapts.
Yet everywhere we worked, we met people who refused to let hardship define their future.
Step after step, they found new ways to stand, rebuild, and support one another, proof that humanity doesnโt disappear in crisis; it adapts.
No matter what language you speak, the laws of war mean the same thing.
Respect them.
Respect them.
January 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
No matter what language you speak, the laws of war mean the same thing.
Respect them.
Respect them.
When humanitarian workers and volunteers are not protected, the people we serve are the ones who suffer the most.
Violence against humanitarians must stop.
Violence against humanitarians must stop.
January 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
When humanitarian workers and volunteers are not protected, the people we serve are the ones who suffer the most.
Violence against humanitarians must stop.
Violence against humanitarians must stop.
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.
๐ 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
๐ 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.
๐ 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
๐ 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: no๐ด
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: no๐ด
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
๐ 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
๐ 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.
๐ 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 Habiburahmanโs, living with uncertainty, determination, and hope, one small step at a time.
Behind every statistic is a family like Habiburahmanโs, living with uncertainty, determination, and hope, one small step at a time.
January 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM
๐ 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 Habiburahmanโs, living with uncertainty, determination, and hope, one small step at a time.
Behind every statistic is a family like Habiburahmanโs, 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 โ 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 โ 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
๐ 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 supportโcontinued assistance is vital to keep lifesaving care running.
Wards are full, resources are limited, and needs far exceed supportโcontinued assistance is vital to keep lifesaving care running.
December 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
๐ 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 supportโcontinued assistance is vital to keep lifesaving care running.
Wards are full, resources are limited, and needs far exceed supportโcontinued 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.
๐Ethiopia | 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 fatherโson journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
From patient to provider, discover their fatherโson journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
๐Ethiopia | 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 fatherโson journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
From patient to provider, discover their fatherโson 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.