@RaniaMachlab concluded by stressing that it is ever more critical to integrate protection into humanitarian and development actions, given the risks women face in various contexts, including during armed conflict. #Protection remains central to the ICRC's #Humanitarian mandate.
Thanks to @MofaQatar_EN & @US_SrAdvisorAF for enabling this critical humanitarian work.
We @ICRC stand ready to play our role as neutral intermediary
Our team was in Yambio, Western Equatoria State.
Together with @SSRCS , we provided dry food rations and essential households items to 720 displaced people who fled Nadiengere and Sue following hostilities in the area.
#SouthSudan
Une formation en DIH pour les conseillers juridiques de la @achpr_cadhp qui s'est tenue dans une ambiance très constructive. Le Droit Interational Humanitaire, plus inspensable que jamais !
@CICR_Afrique
At #ASEC2025, @HillaryKiboro underscores the duty of states to uphold #IHL and ensure unhindered humanitarian access. A reminder of their role in addressing #Displacement, # and preventing people from going #missing during armed conflict and other humanitarian crises
The highest death toll & casualty rate since its establishment was received at the ICRC Rafah Field Hospital this morning.
Once again, desperate hungry civilians get killed & injured while trying to reach aid. It should be delivered to them safely & with dignity.
UNACCEPTABLE.
The situation in a number of States in #SouthSudan is extremely worrying. High levels of violence are displacing tens of thousands of civilians.
@SSRCS & @ICRC_SSudan are helping in any way possible, here with essential household items in Central Equatoria.
Visite fructueuse à #Alger pour approfondir la coopération sur nos priorités humanitaires avec le @MAEAlgerie, le ministère de la justice et le croissant rouge algérien.
Across many traditions, safeguarding land, water and essential resources during conflict was a mark of responsibility & respect. #IHL upholds this principle—civilian means of survival must be protected. Learn more: https://t.co/PINQTnQ5w6 #AfricanValuesInWar
Head of ICRC Pretoria Regional Delegation, @JulesAmoti, explains how the updated Tool draws on African traditions to show how community practices align with IHL— reinforcing its relevance across the continent. 👇
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/kqUHuAAZx2
#AfricanValuesInWar
Attended the 2nd @AU_HHS & HCF retreat, the @ICRC reinforces its commitment to the Forum—supporting principled humanitarian action, promoting respect for IHL, and working in synergy with the AU and Forum members.
As the #ACSAConference closes, @ICRC commends the outgoing board for its leadership and welcomes the new team. We remain committed to continued engagement and value this year’s collaboration on food security—a critical issue needing broad mobilisation & resilient strategies.
Principled humanitarian action is key to ensure that aid is delivered where it matters the most.
@PYoussefICRC will discuss the @ICRC experience in #DRCongo at #EHF2025.
Stay tuned 👇
On the sidelines of the #ACSAConference, @ICRC met with ACSA leadership to reflect on past achievements and explored opportunities for deeper strategic collaboration moving forward.
Honored to address ACSA’s conference in Rabat. Our partnership has grown stronger, anchored in a shared commitment to dignity in detention. Today, we spotlight the urgent issue of food security—a basic human right.
.@RaniaMachlab opened Day 2 of #ACSAConference, reaffirming @ICRC’s commitment to ACSA. She stressed strengthening collaboration & deepening the trilateral partnership with the #AU to align humanitarian principles with continental detention policies.
Day 1 of the #ACSAConference with 53 African countries strongly engaged. Key discussions covered technology in corrections, prison agriculture, public health, and justice programs for women. The ICRC team played a strong role in steering these important conversations.
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric visited Rwanda and the DRC this week, meeting with leaders and Red Cross partners from both countries.
She called for urgent and concrete action to uphold IHL and protect civilians from the horrors of war.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/x5R1HW2LFK