International Committee of the Red Cross
@icrc.org
100 countries, 1 humanitarian mission: to promote respect for the laws of war #IHL and help people caught up in armed conflicts and violence.
Community guidelines: https://www.icrc.org/en/community-guidelines
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👋 If this is the first time you come across us, we’re the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Wherever we are, and whichever channel we’re on, we work to uphold International Humanitarian Law and to protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence.
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Wherever we are, and whichever channel we’re on, we work to uphold International Humanitarian Law and to protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence.
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We welcome the 72-hour ceasefire agreed by Thailand and Cambodia.
We stand ready to offer our neutral and impartial services to support humanitarian measures linked to the ceasefire, and remain committed to engaging confidentially with all parties to help protect lives and dignity.
We stand ready to offer our neutral and impartial services to support humanitarian measures linked to the ceasefire, and remain committed to engaging confidentially with all parties to help protect lives and dignity.
December 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
We welcome the 72-hour ceasefire agreed by Thailand and Cambodia.
We stand ready to offer our neutral and impartial services to support humanitarian measures linked to the ceasefire, and remain committed to engaging confidentially with all parties to help protect lives and dignity.
We stand ready to offer our neutral and impartial services to support humanitarian measures linked to the ceasefire, and remain committed to engaging confidentially with all parties to help protect lives and dignity.
📍Ethiopia | Tadele and Mussie, father and son, now work side by side at our supported physical rehabilitation centre in Tigray.
From patient to provider, discover their father–son journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
From patient to provider, discover their father–son journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
December 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📍Ethiopia | Tadele and Mussie, father and son, now work side by side at our supported physical rehabilitation centre in Tigray.
From patient to provider, discover their father–son journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
From patient to provider, discover their father–son journey of healing: ms.spr.ly/63326tU8Wk
Conflicts affect all, but persons with disabilities face unique risks.
Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives.
Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.
Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives.
Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Conflicts affect all, but persons with disabilities face unique risks.
Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives.
Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.
Accessible shelters, evacuation plans, and aid aren't just legal obligations; they are humanitarian imperatives.
Parties to armed conflicts must respect and protect people with disabilities.
The laws of war are not meant to exist only on paper; they must be enforced to save lives.
Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property, such as homes, is not allowed.
Even wars have limits.
Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property, such as homes, is not allowed.
Even wars have limits.
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The laws of war are not meant to exist only on paper; they must be enforced to save lives.
Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property, such as homes, is not allowed.
Even wars have limits.
Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property, such as homes, is not allowed.
Even wars have limits.
📍 Nigeria | For years, families like Yagana’s in the Aburi displacement camp endured long queues and exhausting walks just to fetch water.
Today, with the two new boreholes we've drilled, families have reliable access to clean water, improving hygiene, health, and daily life.
Today, with the two new boreholes we've drilled, families have reliable access to clean water, improving hygiene, health, and daily life.
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📍 Nigeria | For years, families like Yagana’s in the Aburi displacement camp endured long queues and exhausting walks just to fetch water.
Today, with the two new boreholes we've drilled, families have reliable access to clean water, improving hygiene, health, and daily life.
Today, with the two new boreholes we've drilled, families have reliable access to clean water, improving hygiene, health, and daily life.
Migrants often find themselves in places where the language is unfamiliar.
Warnings are hard to read. Help is hard to reach.
Civilians must be protected, wherever they go.
Warnings are hard to read. Help is hard to reach.
Civilians must be protected, wherever they go.
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Migrants often find themselves in places where the language is unfamiliar.
Warnings are hard to read. Help is hard to reach.
Civilians must be protected, wherever they go.
Warnings are hard to read. Help is hard to reach.
Civilians must be protected, wherever they go.
Millions of people rely on essential services such as water, electricity and heating during winter in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Where communities need help the most, our teams are there.
Learn more in our operational update: ms.spr.ly/63324tUDtG
Where communities need help the most, our teams are there.
Learn more in our operational update: ms.spr.ly/63324tUDtG
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Millions of people rely on essential services such as water, electricity and heating during winter in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Where communities need help the most, our teams are there.
Learn more in our operational update: ms.spr.ly/63324tUDtG
Where communities need help the most, our teams are there.
Learn more in our operational update: ms.spr.ly/63324tUDtG
📍 Russia - Ukraine | Today, in our role as a neutral intermediary, we took part in the 60th repatriation of human remains since 2022.
Each repatriation of human remains gives families the chance to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.
Each repatriation of human remains gives families the chance to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.
December 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
📍 Russia - Ukraine | Today, in our role as a neutral intermediary, we took part in the 60th repatriation of human remains since 2022.
Each repatriation of human remains gives families the chance to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.
Each repatriation of human remains gives families the chance to lay their loved ones to rest with dignity.
Many people fleeing the conflict in the East of the DR Congo have lost track of family members along the way.
In Burundi, in just one week, our ICRC teams, in a joint effort with the Red Cross in Burundi have reunified 11 children & facilitated 1,026 phone calls to keep contact between families.
In Burundi, in just one week, our ICRC teams, in a joint effort with the Red Cross in Burundi have reunified 11 children & facilitated 1,026 phone calls to keep contact between families.
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Many people fleeing the conflict in the East of the DR Congo have lost track of family members along the way.
In Burundi, in just one week, our ICRC teams, in a joint effort with the Red Cross in Burundi have reunified 11 children & facilitated 1,026 phone calls to keep contact between families.
In Burundi, in just one week, our ICRC teams, in a joint effort with the Red Cross in Burundi have reunified 11 children & facilitated 1,026 phone calls to keep contact between families.
DR Congo | Armed clashes in the country continue to break families apart and push communities into displacement and uncertainty.
No humanitarian aid will be enough if those participating in the clashes don't respect the local population.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63328torfO
No humanitarian aid will be enough if those participating in the clashes don't respect the local population.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63328torfO
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee
Kinshasa (ICRC) - Armed clashes in several parts of South Kivu continue to cause deaths and to force thousands of families to flee, leaving everything behind. Some have fled to other areas in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), others to neighbouring countries.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
DR Congo | Armed clashes in the country continue to break families apart and push communities into displacement and uncertainty.
No humanitarian aid will be enough if those participating in the clashes don't respect the local population.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63328torfO
No humanitarian aid will be enough if those participating in the clashes don't respect the local population.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63328torfO
Armed conflict forces millions to flee, including across borders. But migrants can also get caught in conflict and violence along their journeys.
Respecting the rules of war is crucial to protecting civilians, including migrants, during armed conflicts.
#MigrantsDay
Respecting the rules of war is crucial to protecting civilians, including migrants, during armed conflicts.
#MigrantsDay
December 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Armed conflict forces millions to flee, including across borders. But migrants can also get caught in conflict and violence along their journeys.
Respecting the rules of war is crucial to protecting civilians, including migrants, during armed conflicts.
#MigrantsDay
Respecting the rules of war is crucial to protecting civilians, including migrants, during armed conflicts.
#MigrantsDay
Yesterday, acting as a neutral intermediary, we took part in an operation that helped more than 20 vulnerable people safely cross the front lines via Belarus, reaching Ukraine and Russia.
Since 2022, we have supported over 1,000 vulnerable people to reach safety and reconnect with their families.
Since 2022, we have supported over 1,000 vulnerable people to reach safety and reconnect with their families.
December 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Yesterday, acting as a neutral intermediary, we took part in an operation that helped more than 20 vulnerable people safely cross the front lines via Belarus, reaching Ukraine and Russia.
Since 2022, we have supported over 1,000 vulnerable people to reach safety and reconnect with their families.
Since 2022, we have supported over 1,000 vulnerable people to reach safety and reconnect with their families.
Severe weather conditions are causing damaged buildings in Gaza to collapse leading to further tragic losses of life.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.
December 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Severe weather conditions are causing damaged buildings in Gaza to collapse leading to further tragic losses of life.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.
When densely populated areas are attacked, civilians are the ones who suffer the most.
Did you know that when wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of the casualties are civilians?
Even wars have limits.
Did you know that when wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of the casualties are civilians?
Even wars have limits.
December 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
When densely populated areas are attacked, civilians are the ones who suffer the most.
Did you know that when wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of the casualties are civilians?
Even wars have limits.
Did you know that when wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of the casualties are civilians?
Even wars have limits.
Our Pantone color of the year will always be red. Its use was officially adopted in 1864, when the Red Cross was established as a neutral emblem to protect medical staff & facilities on the battlefield.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are symbols of hope. They must be protected & respected.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are symbols of hope. They must be protected & respected.
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our Pantone color of the year will always be red. Its use was officially adopted in 1864, when the Red Cross was established as a neutral emblem to protect medical staff & facilities on the battlefield.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are symbols of hope. They must be protected & respected.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are symbols of hope. They must be protected & respected.
Every year, armed conflicts, violence, disasters & migration split up countless families.
Together with the Red Cross & Red Crescent national societies worldwide, we work to prevent family separation & restore contact among separated family members.
Together with the Red Cross & Red Crescent national societies worldwide, we work to prevent family separation & restore contact among separated family members.
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Every year, armed conflicts, violence, disasters & migration split up countless families.
Together with the Red Cross & Red Crescent national societies worldwide, we work to prevent family separation & restore contact among separated family members.
Together with the Red Cross & Red Crescent national societies worldwide, we work to prevent family separation & restore contact among separated family members.
Access to water, healthcare and electricity is essential for safeguarding human life, especially during armed conflicts.
These are not luxuries, they are fundamental needs protected under #IHL.
These are not luxuries, they are fundamental needs protected under #IHL.
December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Access to water, healthcare and electricity is essential for safeguarding human life, especially during armed conflicts.
These are not luxuries, they are fundamental needs protected under #IHL.
These are not luxuries, they are fundamental needs protected under #IHL.
Is everything allowed in wars? The answer is clear: no🔴
Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants. #IHL
Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants. #IHL
December 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Is everything allowed in wars? The answer is clear: no🔴
Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants. #IHL
Civilians must be protected. Arms bearers must at all times make the distinction between the civilian population and combatants. #IHL
📍Cambodia–Thailand | The renewed escalation of the conflict is inflicting devastating suffering on civilians.
We urge all parties to exercise restraint, ensure the protection of civilians, and take steps to de-escalate the situation.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
We urge all parties to exercise restraint, ensure the protection of civilians, and take steps to de-escalate the situation.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
December 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
📍Cambodia–Thailand | The renewed escalation of the conflict is inflicting devastating suffering on civilians.
We urge all parties to exercise restraint, ensure the protection of civilians, and take steps to de-escalate the situation.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
We urge all parties to exercise restraint, ensure the protection of civilians, and take steps to de-escalate the situation.
Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...
📍 DR Congo | The deadly clashes in South Kivu are worsening the humanitarian situation.
We are calling on all parties to protect civilians and infrastructure that is critical to the survival of the affected communities and to help ensure wounded people can get the medical treatment they need.
We are calling on all parties to protect civilians and infrastructure that is critical to the survival of the affected communities and to help ensure wounded people can get the medical treatment they need.
December 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
📍 DR Congo | The deadly clashes in South Kivu are worsening the humanitarian situation.
We are calling on all parties to protect civilians and infrastructure that is critical to the survival of the affected communities and to help ensure wounded people can get the medical treatment they need.
We are calling on all parties to protect civilians and infrastructure that is critical to the survival of the affected communities and to help ensure wounded people can get the medical treatment they need.
Instead of playing or learning, countless children caught in armed conflict are forced to watch their kindergartens, schools, and homes come under attack, losing everything familiar to them.
No child deserves to grow up in such conditions, and no parent should ever have to witness it.
No child deserves to grow up in such conditions, and no parent should ever have to witness it.
December 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Instead of playing or learning, countless children caught in armed conflict are forced to watch their kindergartens, schools, and homes come under attack, losing everything familiar to them.
No child deserves to grow up in such conditions, and no parent should ever have to witness it.
No child deserves to grow up in such conditions, and no parent should ever have to witness it.
True generosity isn’t measured by how much we have, but by how much we’re willing to give.
Happy Volunteers’ Day to all who serve with compassion and dedication, especially to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement volunteers ♥️
Happy Volunteers’ Day to all who serve with compassion and dedication, especially to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement volunteers ♥️
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
True generosity isn’t measured by how much we have, but by how much we’re willing to give.
Happy Volunteers’ Day to all who serve with compassion and dedication, especially to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement volunteers ♥️
Happy Volunteers’ Day to all who serve with compassion and dedication, especially to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement volunteers ♥️
If they’re not part of the fight, then they’re not a target.
This includes civilians, but also wounded, sick, or/and detained combatants.
Wherever they are. #IHL
This includes civilians, but also wounded, sick, or/and detained combatants.
Wherever they are. #IHL
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
If they’re not part of the fight, then they’re not a target.
This includes civilians, but also wounded, sick, or/and detained combatants.
Wherever they are. #IHL
This includes civilians, but also wounded, sick, or/and detained combatants.
Wherever they are. #IHL
Armed conflicts worldwide have cost thousands of people their limbs, changing how they move through life and how they experience even the simplest routines.
In South Sudan, the ICRC’s physical rehabilitation centres in Juba, Wau, and Rumbek are helping people regain the ability to move again.
In South Sudan, the ICRC’s physical rehabilitation centres in Juba, Wau, and Rumbek are helping people regain the ability to move again.
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Armed conflicts worldwide have cost thousands of people their limbs, changing how they move through life and how they experience even the simplest routines.
In South Sudan, the ICRC’s physical rehabilitation centres in Juba, Wau, and Rumbek are helping people regain the ability to move again.
In South Sudan, the ICRC’s physical rehabilitation centres in Juba, Wau, and Rumbek are helping people regain the ability to move again.
In Sudan, thousands of civilians are facing unbearable hardship. We remain committed to supporting them by providing aid, safeguarding lives, and calling on all actors to respect the rules of war.
Patrick Youssef, ICRC's regional director for Africa, shares more from Sudan 👇🏽
Patrick Youssef, ICRC's regional director for Africa, shares more from Sudan 👇🏽
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In Sudan, thousands of civilians are facing unbearable hardship. We remain committed to supporting them by providing aid, safeguarding lives, and calling on all actors to respect the rules of war.
Patrick Youssef, ICRC's regional director for Africa, shares more from Sudan 👇🏽
Patrick Youssef, ICRC's regional director for Africa, shares more from Sudan 👇🏽