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100 countries, 1 humanitarian mission: to promote respect for the laws of war #IHL and help people caught up in armed conflicts and violence.
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Some IHL violations happen in plain sight. Others happen in the shadows — in cells, detention centres and interrogation rooms. At the UN Security Council, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warned that people behind bars do not lose their rights. ICRC access remains vital to help prevent abuse, isolation and disappearances. Full speech👉🏼
ICRC203,175 views • 21 days ago
For many civilians, the feeling of imprisonment extends far beyond places of detention. At the UN Security Council, ICRC President warned that where politics fail, wars follow — and lasting peace requires the will to resolve conflicts, not only manage them. Full speech 👉🏼
ICRC190,769 views • 20 days ago
Thousands of buildings have been destroyed. Mass casualties are unlike anything seen in past years. The medical system is on its knees. 🏥 As Gaza loses power, hospitals lose power 🚰 Water cannot be pumped ❌Sewage systems will likely flood People have nowhere else to go.
ICRC2,527,676 views • 2 years ago
📍 Lebanon | Despite extensive damage caused by recent strikes and the injury of approximately 30 staff members, Jabal Amel Hospital remains operational, providing lifesaving care under extremely difficult conditions. To support their response efforts, we have delivered specialized war-wounded kits, enabling medical teams to treat the increasing influx of casualties and continue delivering critical healthcare services. Mohammad Tukli, from اللجنة الدولية للصليب الأحمر في لبنان, shares 👇🏽
ICRC16,966 views • 8 days ago
Surgeon Dr. Tom Potokar shares on the situation from European Hospital, Gaza. Patients whose families have been killed, arriving with horrific injuries - full-body burns, shrapnel wounds, septic infection. A full list of admissions, and not enough time. "It is just relentless".
ICRC604,992 views • 2 years ago
Dr. Tom Potokar, our chief surgeon in the European Hospital in #Gaza shares the situation of the healthcare workers and of those civilians affected. "Is seeing so many destroyed lives, so many shattered bodies, burned bodies, particularly in children... this is such a tragedy".
ICRC455,914 views • 2 years ago
Under International Humanitarian Law the principle is clear: Hospitals are protected, because of their life-saving function for wounded & sick. Yes, they can lose their protection, but this is not a free license to attack. Cordula Droege, ICRC Chief Legal Officer, explains 👇
ICRC416,174 views • 2 years ago
"It’s both heartbreaking and devastating because there are a lot of children, including very young. The youngest we’ve had with burn injuries is a baby of four months". Dr, Tom Potokar, ICRC chief surgeon, shared with Isa Soares the dire situation at hospitals in #Gaza 👇.
ICRC251,564 views • 2 years ago
