Valérie Petitpierre

Previously @IMPACT_init | Previously @ICRC

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

The arrival of our @ICRC war surgery team & other specialists in #Gaza, along with desperately needed emergency supplies, is good news.
But it is still just a drop in the ocean. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic. Safe, sustained access is vital. https://t.co/ccg30iNqDa

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

There are no words that can adequately convey the horror of the scenes at the Al Ahli Arab hospital in #Gaza today. Hospitals must be protected - as a matter of law #IHL but also of basic humanity.

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

Parties to conflict cannot pick & choose which rules of international humanitarian law #IHL to follow. These rules are non-negotiable.
Attacks on civilians are NEVER justified & there is no question of reciprocity.
This spiral of suffering must stop. https://t.co/pRTpxclhCN

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

We @ICRC are alarmed by the dramatic escalation of hostilities in #Israel and #Gaza.
We urgently call on all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law #IHL and take all feasible precautions to protect civilians. https://t.co/OSq0iasR9i

[Daphnée Maret @DaphneeMar]

Release operations have come to a happy end!

In total, the ICRC was able to transport 869 detainees over the past three days.

It’s been an intense period for all involved – the joy of families reuniting has moved us all to tears.

It’s moments like these that keep us going.

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

We’re alarmed @ICRC for women & girls in #Afghanistan following the suspension of their right to study & work with NGOs.

We urge authorities to consider the impact of the recent announcement and to safeguard life-saving assistance to millions of Afghans. https://t.co/Sj3nngMxN4

[ICRC @ICRC]

Today we facilitated the transfer of a patient in need of urgent medical assistance across Lachin road to Armenia.

As part of our role as a neutral intermediary, we stand ready to continue facilitating such operations.

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

Terrible news from #Ukraine about the killing of a @RedCrossUkraine volunteer in #Kherson today - an immeasurable loss to her family, colleagues & the countless people they helped. All of us @ICRC are shocked and saddened, and stand in solidarity. #NotATarget.

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

One of my goals in coming to #Ukraine was to address people's questions about how we support their loved ones in prison, and to explain our work and role across the country.

My statement to the media today 👇 https://t.co/XNFmEG7bMO

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

Appalled & outraged by reports of an attack on #Olenivka prison, with many prisoners dead or wounded. If confirmed, this would be a blatant violation of #IHL & must be condemned. Protection of #POWs & @ICRC's right of access are non-negotiable under #IHL. https://t.co/Ac7RGY275H

[ICRC @ICRC]

Our thoughts are with all who have been wounded or killed in the recent attack in Olenivka.

We know families are frantically trying to learn whether their loved ones are alive or have been injured or killed.

Statement ⬇️ https://t.co/WSDQmXDJ6Q

[Valérie Petitpierre @VaPetitpierre]

@NMelzerICRC @RMardiniICRC @Olivierray @MSchueppICRC @CHoangSperandio @SarahEpprecht An intense onboarding indeed... also filled with quite a number of teasers. 😉

Looking forward to July 1st and this new chapter!

[Valérie Petitpierre @VaPetitpierre]

To all our staff and volunteers across the world: from Geneva with ❤️.

Each of your acts of kindness and humanity makes a difference.

#WorldRedCrossDay
#BeHumanKind

[Clare Dalton @cdaltonICRC]

Please dont shift away from #Yemen urges @KRitzICRC — two thirds of people have almost nothing to eat
🇾🇪⚠️ aid & international attention is needed now more than ever @ICRC_ye @FCarboniICRC @NRC_Egeland @ocharomena @GccWfp

[Valérie Petitpierre @VaPetitpierre]

An important reminder 👇🏻

#Ukraine

[Robert Mardini @robert_mardini]

This morning, I got asked about humanitarian corridors and what civilians need right now in #Ukraine.

Here’s my answer 👇

[Valérie Petitpierre @VaPetitpierre]

‘After a grueling eight years of conflict, the last thing people need is more violence, death, destruction and despair.’

An urgent call from our Head of Delegation @GilletteOf in #Kyiv #Ukraine 👇🏻

[Florence Gillette - ICRC @GilletteOf]

Urgent call to the parties not to forget their obligations under International humanitarian law:
🔴They must ensure the protection of civilians and civilian objects
🔴All steps should be undertaken so the civilian population is not placed at further risk. https://t.co/uSfdEdKcBu

[Valérie Petitpierre @VaPetitpierre]

@GilletteOf All our thoughts are with you. Stay safe.

[Florence Gillette - ICRC @GilletteOf]

From a basement in Kyiv, as our teams are sheltering throughout the country, I share with you @ICRC’s call. Now, more than ever, civilians are #NotATarget

[Valérie Petitpierre @VaPetitpierre]

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