Kate Bundra Roux

Regional Head of Policy & Communications @ICRC for Gulf Cooperation Council Countries w/ 15 years working in conflict & disasters globally.

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Flexible, quality funding from our donors and partners enables us to deliver humanitarian assistance & protection where few others can operate.

With around 130 active conflicts, 3X the number 30 years ago, your support strengthens our neutral, independent & trusted presence.

[ICRC for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries @ICRC_GCC]

Our DG @PKraehenbuehl met H.E. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Alahmad Alsabah @MOFAKuwait.

We value Kuwait’s strategic partnership rooted in trust & a shared commitment to alleviating human suffering. We look forward to deepening cooperation to address humanitarian challenges worldwide.

[ICRC for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries @ICRC_GCC]

“Today’s wars are becoming the graveyards of our humanity, as respect for the laws of war is being buried alongside those they are meant to protect.

We need a fundamental change in mindset and political action, on conflict prevention and resolution” @PKraehenbuehl @GSECForum

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Day 2 at #RIHF2025: We held a side event marking 75 years of the Geneva Conventions with an insightful panel featuring @SCIHL_SA & @SwissEmbassyKSA.

Our DG, @PKraehenbuehl, delivered a keynote speech reminding us why #IHL is more than theory—it shapes the fate of millions.👇🧵

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We facilitated the release and transfer of 3 hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 90 Palestinian detainees from Israel to the occupied Palestinian territory.

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With many thanks to Melissa Kelly @AusAmbKuwait 🇦🇺 the Women’s Diplomats Network had the opportunity yesterday to meet & learn from Stephanie Copus Campbell @AusAmbGender Together we discussed reasons there are setbacks in #genderequality worldwide 🧵

[Kate Bundra Roux @katherineroux]

Realities to consider, whether we reside in Europe, Americas, Middle East, Africa or Asia Pacific. And perhaps one of the most important takeaways - it highlights the necessity of including men in gender equality perspectives and solutions, as a wider development imperative.

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3. #Conflict as 15% of women in the world live within 50 km of an active armed conflict as illustrated in a recent report on Women in War 👇🏻

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2. #Climatechange whether hindering access to health care therefore increasing maternal mortality, or other factors 🩺

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It was a pleasure engaging with the Mubarak Al Abdullah Joint Command and Staff College recently in Kuwait. Together with my colleague, @YasmineBedair we met a diverse range of motivated students and professionals, with a valuable opportunity to exchange on the @ICRC

[ICRC for the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries @ICRC_GCC]

شكرًا جزيلًا لـ #كلية_مبارك_العبدالله_للقيادة_والأركان على إتاحة الفرصة للجنة الدولية للصليب الأحمر للمشاركة بمحاضرة حول دورها في حماية ضحايا النزاعات المسلحة. نقدر هذا التعاون الذي يعزز الفهم ويثري المحتوى الأكاديمي.

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Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, has concluded a two-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The trip was an opportunity to reinforce the importance of humanitarian action and IHL in alleviating suffering in conflict zones globally.

Read more: https://t.co/8UYdb0GfAf

[Kate Bundra Roux @katherineroux]

My Grandmother shared many stories about her childhood in Japan during the war. It is our collective responsibility to learn from the past and never make this mistake again👇🏻

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Last week, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization recognized for promoting a nuclear-free world and highlighting the dangers of nuclear weapons through survivor testimonies.

Nuclear weapons should never be used again. #FactFriday

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Hope…

[FDU @FduFabien]

🚨Lebanon: ⁦@ICRC⁩ deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis.🚨
#Lebanon #MiddleEast #Conflict #Humanitarian https://t.co/ynDGkvwPsT

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We’re grateful to @KSrelief for this vital $10M partnership to help alleviate suffering in #Gaza. This partnership stands as a symbol of humanitarian commitment, focused on neutral and impartial assistance for those who need it most.