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Communications @IFRC. Tweets are my own and don't reflect views of my employer.

[Jagan Chapagain @jagan_chapagain]

Lebanon has been gripped by escalating violence, widespread displacement, and growing humanitarian needs. This crisis is exacerbating an already crippling economic situation, with 75% of the population living below the poverty line.

From the very first day, @RedCrossLebanon has been on the front lines of this emergency, serving as the country’s primary responders. Their teams are working 24/7, evacuating the injured and transporting them to safety across Lebanon. But the challenges they face are immense. The Lebanese Red Cross is facing shortages of medical supplies, ambulances, and fuel.

The situation is also affecting neighboring Syria, where over 80,000 people—both Lebanese and Syrian—have been displaced. The @SYRedCrescent is actively responding, providing urgent medical care, relief supplies, and shelter to those in need at the border.

The @RedCrossLebanon and the @SYRedCrescent, with the support of the IFRC, remain committed to deliver crucial aid under incredibly challenging circumstances. However, humanitarian assistance alone is not and cannot be the answer. A political solution is crucial.

I call on all parties to this conflict to exercise the utmost restraint.

[IFRC @ifrc]

Today, on International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers who are making a difference in people’s lives worldwide.

Their dedication, empathy, & passion inspire us all.

Thank you for volunteering & for being a beacon of hope for humanity.

[Léa @Lsalwan]

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[Léa @Lsalwan]

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[IFRC @ifrc]

It's #WorldHumanitarianDay.

Who is a humanitarian?

Humanitarians are people who serve, help, & care for others. And as we face rising humanitarian challenges, we need them more than ever.

But they need to be protected.

Humanitarians are not a target. #NoMatterWhat

[IFRC Europe @IFRC_Europe]

Over a hundred of people have been rescued after the boat capsized off the shore of Greece, yet some are still missing.

As the search and rescue operation continues, hear from Giorgio, a @greekredcross volunteer, talking to @trtworld about critical support survivors need.

[Jenelle Eli @jenelle_eli]

Dream jobs are real. But work you love a little too much is exhausting.

In the midst of a meaningful career, there’s no pause button to analyze, reflect + reorient. So, I’m building one.

Here's a bit more on why I'm taking a tiny break: https://t.co/1VC2BgFM11

[Dante Licona @Dante_Licona]

After 4.5 years of leading the @IFRC social media efforts, last week I said goodbye to colleagues & friends. It was a wild ride!

Together we did some work we are proud of.

We used social media in creative ways.

We added value to our members.

We learnt together.

Here's a 👋🏽🧵

[IFRC @ifrc]

The world was not ready for COVID-19.

No earthquake, drought or hurricane in history claimed more lives than this pandemic.

Two IFRC reports released today, the World Disasters Report & the Everyone Counts, offer insights into successes & challenges over the past 3 years.

[IFRC @ifrc]

Leading donors gather today to pledge new or renewed funding to the IFRC's Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF).

@IFRC_DREF is the quickest, most efficient & most transparent way of getting global funds directly to local humanitarian actors, both before & after a crisis hits.

[IFRC @ifrc]

Did you know that extreme weather- and climate-related disasters have killed more than 410,000 people in the past 10 years?

The work on climate never stops.

[IFRC @ifrc]

6 months in.

People’s lives continue to be turned upside down: whether they made the difficult decision to stay in Ukraine, or the heartbreaking one to leave.

IFRC network teams have been there for the people, and will continue to be there for as long as needed.

[IFRC @ifrc]

It was an event that shook the world.

On the fourth of August 2020, the port of Beirut was rocked by two massive explosions.

The @RedCrossLebanon responded immediately & since then with support from @IFRC, they’ve remained by the side of communities.

We are #WithLebanon.

[IFRC Europe @IFRC_Europe]

Ramon Jané from @CruzRojaEsp is on the ground in Catalonia where the Red Cross teams are providing critical health and psychosocial support to affected communities👇

[IFRC Europe @IFRC_Europe]

Massive wildfires🔥continue to spread across Europe, affecting thousands of people. Portugal, Spain, Greece, France, Italy and the UK are battling blazes.

[IFRC @ifrc]

Many parts of the world are experiencing record-breaking temperatures and severe heatwaves. 🥵

If you're caught in a very hot weather, here are some tips to stay safe and cool.

[IFRC @ifrc]

When Henry Dunant saw the battlefields of Solferino on June 24th, 1859, the idea of the Red Cross was born.

Together, and all across the world,
Let’s keep the flame burning.
Let’s light up the world with our kindness.
Let’s pass the torch. 🕯️

Happy Solferino 2022! ❤️

[IFRC @ifrc]

#Afghanistan: IFRC aerial footage shows the scale of the earthquake destruction in one village of Gian, Paktika.

Hundreds of households remain exposed after their homes were destroyed or damaged. @ARCSAfghanistan is prioritizing assisting them.

[IFRC @ifrc]

New IFRC and @WWF research shows that we can protect people and reduce the intensity of climate hazards by protecting and restoring nature.

The study is the beginning of a partnership that makes the case of the importance of #NatureForPeople. https://t.co/OKKltdyWnq

[IFRC @ifrc]

⚡️ The IFRC joined forces with WWF to save lives by working with nature. See how our network partners marked this partnership in tweets! https://t.co/AhUWdP57OA