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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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Killing or injuring healthcare workers, bombing hospitals, targeting ambulances, isn’t just a "war consequence"; it’s a collapse of humanity. Under international humanitarian law, patients and humanitarian workers are protected along with the hospitals they work in and the ambulances they rely on.

Killing or injuring healthcare workers, bombing hospitals, targeting ambulances, isn’t just a "war consequence"; it’s a collapse of humanity. Under international humanitarian law, patients and humanitarian workers are protected along with the hospitals they work in and the ambulances they rely on.

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The Geneva Conventions, adopted 76 years ago today and ratified worldwide, are the backbone of international humanitarian law. They: 🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting. 🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering. Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.

The Geneva Conventions, adopted 76 years ago today and ratified worldwide, are the backbone of international humanitarian law. They: 🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting. 🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering. Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.

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Why do we stay neutral in conflict zones? Our organization was established under the Geneva Conventions, the most widely ratified treaties in the world with 196 countries signatories. Today our mission remains the same: to help and protect people caught up in war and violence.

Why do we stay neutral in conflict zones? Our organization was established under the Geneva Conventions, the most widely ratified treaties in the world with 196 countries signatories. Today our mission remains the same: to help and protect people caught up in war and violence.

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Help us prevent the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, so we can continue our life-saving work. Fact check before sharing 👇

Help us prevent the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, so we can continue our life-saving work. Fact check before sharing 👇

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Medical staff are not part of the fight. 🚑 Let them through.

Medical staff are not part of the fight. 🚑 Let them through.

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Help us prevent the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, so we can continue our life-saving work. Fact check before sharing 👇

Help us prevent the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, so we can continue our life-saving work. Fact check before sharing 👇

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Dehumanizing language is not just rhetoric. It can make war crimes easier to justify. At the UN Security Council, ICRC president, warned that when people are portrayed as less than human, the limits meant to prevent atrocities begin to collapse. Full speech 👉🏼

Dehumanizing language is not just rhetoric. It can make war crimes easier to justify. At the UN Security Council, ICRC president, warned that when people are portrayed as less than human, the limits meant to prevent atrocities begin to collapse. Full speech 👉🏼

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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 👉🏼

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 👉🏼

190,769 просмотров • 12 дней назад

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👉🏼

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👉🏼

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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.

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.

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The Geneva Conventions gave us the right to carry out full, regular, unimpeded visits to prisoners of war (POW's), wherever they’re held. ICRC must be granted regular access.

The Geneva Conventions gave us the right to carry out full, regular, unimpeded visits to prisoners of war (POW's), wherever they’re held. ICRC must be granted regular access.

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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".

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".

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The humanitarian situation in #Gaza: without power, a full blackout is imminent. “Hospitals are going to be turned into graveyards.” More from our colleague Hisham here. (📹Repost for viewing on mobile)

The humanitarian situation in #Gaza: without power, a full blackout is imminent. “Hospitals are going to be turned into graveyards.” More from our colleague Hisham here. (📹Repost for viewing on mobile)

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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".

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".

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Today we mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. Since Aug. 12th, 1949, they have safeguarded human dignity in the darkest times. 📜 States and non-state armed groups must ensure these rules continue to save lives.

Today we mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. Since Aug. 12th, 1949, they have safeguarded human dignity in the darkest times. 📜 States and non-state armed groups must ensure these rules continue to save lives.

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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 👇

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 👇

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"One of the most painful things is when you walk through the hospital, and the children ask you if everything is going to be ok..." Amid the deafening sound of explosions in Khan Younis, our colleague Note C tells us about the situation in the European Gaza Hospital 👇

"One of the most painful things is when you walk through the hospital, and the children ask you if everything is going to be ok..." Amid the deafening sound of explosions in Khan Younis, our colleague Note C tells us about the situation in the European Gaza Hospital 👇

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In times of war, neutrality is not indifference. It is a deliberate way of working to be able to help without taking sides, allowing us to reach those who need it most.

In times of war, neutrality is not indifference. It is a deliberate way of working to be able to help without taking sides, allowing us to reach those who need it most.

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Weaponized drones are reshaping conflicts, increasing risks for civilians, and testing how international humanitarian law applies on today’s battlefields. Learn more 👇🏼

Weaponized drones are reshaping conflicts, increasing risks for civilians, and testing how international humanitarian law applies on today’s battlefields. Learn more 👇🏼

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"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 👇.

"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 👇.

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"In the last week I’ve had to tell a father that his child has non-survivable burn injuries. We’ve had to treat patients, young children, pulled out of the rubble after 48 hours" Report from ICRC war surgery team, Gaza. Footage for download #Newsroom

"In the last week I’ve had to tell a father that his child has non-survivable burn injuries. We’ve had to treat patients, young children, pulled out of the rubble after 48 hours" Report from ICRC war surgery team, Gaza. Footage for download #Newsroom

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"Nowhere today in the Gaza Strip is safe". William Schomburg, our head of subdelegation in #Gaza, shares with Christiane Amanpour CNN. Listen here 👇

"Nowhere today in the Gaza Strip is safe". William Schomburg, our head of subdelegation in #Gaza, shares with Christiane Amanpour CNN. Listen here 👇

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Over 120 armed conflicts are happening in the world and millions of civilians are suffering the humanitarian consequences of them. Respecting the rules of war is not an option: it is an obligation of all parties to armed conflicts.

Over 120 armed conflicts are happening in the world and millions of civilians are suffering the humanitarian consequences of them. Respecting the rules of war is not an option: it is an obligation of all parties to armed conflicts.

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In times of war, neutrality is not indifference; it is a deliberate way of working to help without taking sides, allowing us to reach those who need it. This is how it works 👉🏽

In times of war, neutrality is not indifference; it is a deliberate way of working to help without taking sides, allowing us to reach those who need it. This is how it works 👉🏽

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“I am sleeping on an empty stomach. I can manage, but the little children can’t handle it. The food we get is not enough, not enough to sustain a small child for a day”. Majed Abu Jamal, sharing from a camp for displaced people in Rafah #Gaza

“I am sleeping on an empty stomach. I can manage, but the little children can’t handle it. The food we get is not enough, not enough to sustain a small child for a day”. Majed Abu Jamal, sharing from a camp for displaced people in Rafah #Gaza

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📍Tehran, Iran | "Home is no longer a safe space. The children are not happy like before: Every sound makes them jump in fear". Golnaz, mother of two, shares 👇🏽

📍Tehran, Iran | "Home is no longer a safe space. The children are not happy like before: Every sound makes them jump in fear". Golnaz, mother of two, shares 👇🏽

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