Ola Ulmo

[Norges Røde Kors @rodekorsnorge]

Krig skjer oftere i byer nær sivilbefolkning. @olaulmo ledet Røde Kors sitt arbeid i Aleppo, en av verdens mest krigsherjede byer. Før dagens møte i #UNSC om #warincities diskuterte han og @jonasgahrstore beskyttelse av sivile i konflikt.
@Statsmin_kontor
@norwayun
@Utenriksdept

[Ola Ulmo @olaulmo]

Last week I had the opportunity to meet the Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre. We talked about Syria and war in cities. I shared some of the things my Syrian colleagues and friends have managed to do to alleviate suffering, even when the war has been at its most intense.

[Norges Røde Kors @rodekorsnorge]

Dagens kriger kjempes der familier, kvinner og barn bor og lever sine liv. Når byer bombes, er 90 % av ofrene sivile.
@jonasgahrstore møtte Ola Ulmo som har jobbet for Røde Kors i Syria fem år, og levd tett på krigen.
@Utenriksdept @Statsmin_kontor
#warincities

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

For the 2nd time this year, ICRC acted as a neutral humanitarian intermediary in a crossline operation today in which 10 detainees were released in Al-Bab #Aleppo #Syria.
An ICRC team was present on the spot to follow up on their health conditions and respect of their dignity.

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

This is the Forensics Building in #Aleppo which was heavily damaged during the conflict.
ICRC, SARC, and the General Assembly of Forensics are rehabilitating the building to prevent people from going missing through proper identification and dignified management of human remains.

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

💧About 50% of water facilities are not functioning well in #Syria.

💧20K people will benefit from ICRC and @SYRedCrescent rehabilitation works of Assan water pumping station in rural #Aleppo.

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

To prevent people from going missing through proper identification and dignified management of human remains, ICRC started with SARC, and the General Assembly of Forensics, the rehabilitation of the Forensics Building in #Aleppo, which was heavily damaged during the conflict.

[Christophe Martin @CMartinICRC]

2/2 The operation was carried at the request of parties to the conflict. The ICRC stands ready to act as a strictly neutral humanitarian intermediary should other release operations take place in #Syria.

[Christophe Martin @CMartinICRC]

1/2 A crossline operation during which 10 detainees were released in Al-Bab #Aleppo took place today. An ICRC team was present during the process, acting as a neutral intermediary and ensuring the health and dignity of the persons released.

[Syrian Red Crescent @SYRedCrescent]

Two humanitarian medical cases are transported from Menbej to specialized hospital in #Aleppo by @SYRedCrescent #FirstAid squads.
#Syria

[Christophe Martin @CMartinICRC]

In my visit to our physical rehabilitation center in #Aleppo, I talked to Yousef, a landmine survivor.

His wish is to walk again and get back to his work to support his six children.

In #Syria, over 11.5 million ppl are exposed to risks related to mines & unexploded ordnances.

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

10 years of crisis in #Syria has left about 11.5 million people affected by the presence of mines and explosive remnants of war.

Read a statement of marking #MineAwarenessDay👇🏼

https://t.co/y2Qm9Yt05i

#TogetherAgainstMines

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

“Since she has lost her leg, and learned that her father passed away, my daughter became very anxious” says Fatima.

In 2020, over 290 beneficiaries benefited from ICRC mental health support in #Aleppo.

[Philip Spoerri @PhSpoerriICRC]

Visited this project myself last week outside Aleppo in the vastly destroyed Handarat Camp. After many years of ICRC trucking water with SARC up to 25000 people no longer depend on this emergency response - great!

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

Mental health is as important as physical health.

If you live in a conflict zone, you’re three times more likely to suffer with mental health conditions.

In 2020, around 720 people benefited from ICRC and @SYRedCrescent mental health and psycho-social services in #Syria.

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

100 families received an ICRC and @SYRedCrescent sheep grant in #Aleppo.

The distribution took place in two rural villages where each family was provided with two sheep and animal feed.

This grant helps formerly displaced communities to restore their livelihoods.

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

Meeting basic needs is a challenge for Fatima and her family.

Fatima received a hygiene kit to slow the spread of #COVID19.

ICRC and @SYRedCrescent distributed 46,500 hygiene kits to some of the most vulnerable people in Aleppo.

[ICRC Syria @ICRC_sy]

“We will farm our land again” 👨‍🌾❤️

Mohamad returned to his village after 7 years of displacement. He benefited from ICRC and SARC Cereal grants to support affected returnee farmers and restore their livelihoods.

7,000 people in 2020 in rural Aleppo will benefit from this grant.

[Ola Ulmo @olaulmo]

Today, I was with Ghina and her sister, Kawthar, as we organized games and activities for children who benefit from our prosthetic services. We played games and, for a day, forgot about the war's difficulties.

[Ola Ulmo @olaulmo]

After we help children with new limbs, we rely on family members to support their physical and mental health. Usually this means parents or other adults, but for Ghina, her biggest supporter is her sister, who is always seen bringing Ghina around their neighborhood on her bike.

[Ola Ulmo @olaulmo]

Ghina is 7 years old and in 2nd grade of primary school. She was injured during the war in Syria and had to amputate her left leg below the knee. In 2017 she got a new limb at our center in Aleppo, but as she is still growing she needs to come back every year to replace the limb.