Rachael Cox
@rachaelcatriona.bsky.social
Head of Policy, ICRC UK and Ireland. Mum of two.
Rieke, an @icrc.org colleague working in the Red Cross Field Hospital in Gaza, is sharing her insights on our socials this week. Please do follow along.
Hi, I’m Rieke, a physio from Ireland. I just finished a 6-week deployment to Gaza with the @icrc.org. For the next 3 days, I'll post about my experiences at the Red Cross Field Hospital.
📸 Me & my youngest patient: Malek, a 6-month-old baby who was injured in an explosion.
📸 Me & my youngest patient: Malek, a 6-month-old baby who was injured in an explosion.
July 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Rieke, an @icrc.org colleague working in the Red Cross Field Hospital in Gaza, is sharing her insights on our socials this week. Please do follow along.
@icrc.org President Mirjana Spoljaric met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy this week to discuss worrying global conflict trends, the need to uphold International Humanitarian Law and protect civilians in an increasingly uncertain world. The UK remains a vital partner in our efforts.
May 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM
@icrc.org President Mirjana Spoljaric met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy this week to discuss worrying global conflict trends, the need to uphold International Humanitarian Law and protect civilians in an increasingly uncertain world. The UK remains a vital partner in our efforts.
There has been a lot of discussion this week about the UK’s continued commitment to critical weapons treaties. @icrc’s message is clear: the humanitarian cost of anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions is widespread, long lasting and devastating for civilians. Commitment must remain steadfast.
Anti-personnel mines don’t bring security—they bring suffering. A new ICRC blog by @corduladroege.bsky.social
& Maya Brehm explores why making exceptions for these weapons is a dangerous mistake.
It's time to prioritize humanity over false promises of safety.
blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
& Maya Brehm explores why making exceptions for these weapons is a dangerous mistake.
It's time to prioritize humanity over false promises of safety.
blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...
Anti-personnel mines: the false promise of security through exceptionalism in war
Efforts to abandon the APMBC challenge fundamental precepts of IHL and undermine essential safeguards for upholding humanity in war.
blogs.icrc.org
April 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
There has been a lot of discussion this week about the UK’s continued commitment to critical weapons treaties. @icrc’s message is clear: the humanitarian cost of anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions is widespread, long lasting and devastating for civilians. Commitment must remain steadfast.
Grassroots music venues are the lifeblood of our music industry, which is one of the UK’s greatest assets - in terms of economic growth, but also - more importantly - our arts and culture. More must be done to rescue them from collapse and to support new artists to come through.
Myles Smith does an excellent speech at the #BRITs asking music companies to support grassroots venues and asking record companies to support careers, not just a ‘moment’
March 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Grassroots music venues are the lifeblood of our music industry, which is one of the UK’s greatest assets - in terms of economic growth, but also - more importantly - our arts and culture. More must be done to rescue them from collapse and to support new artists to come through.
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A call, a location, and the start of a journey home. Our teams in Gaza navigate complex challenges to ensure the safe transfer of hostages. It is more than just a drive.
Our goal remains the same: to bring people home.
Sarah Davies, ICRC spokeswoman shared with BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Our goal remains the same: to bring people home.
Sarah Davies, ICRC spokeswoman shared with BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.com/news/article...
January 31, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A call, a location, and the start of a journey home. Our teams in Gaza navigate complex challenges to ensure the safe transfer of hostages. It is more than just a drive.
Our goal remains the same: to bring people home.
Sarah Davies, ICRC spokeswoman shared with BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Our goal remains the same: to bring people home.
Sarah Davies, ICRC spokeswoman shared with BBC 👇🏽
www.bbc.com/news/article...
International Humanitarian Law is not just a complex legal framework, it is a set of rules that exists to prevent the worst excesses of war.
To ensure the dignity and humanity of people affected by conflict.
It is the floor that we must not fall through.
To ensure the dignity and humanity of people affected by conflict.
It is the floor that we must not fall through.
Every human life deserves safety and dignity.
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, makes an urgent call to make international humanitarian law a political priority 👇🏽
Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, makes an urgent call to make international humanitarian law a political priority 👇🏽
January 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
International Humanitarian Law is not just a complex legal framework, it is a set of rules that exists to prevent the worst excesses of war.
To ensure the dignity and humanity of people affected by conflict.
It is the floor that we must not fall through.
To ensure the dignity and humanity of people affected by conflict.
It is the floor that we must not fall through.
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Winter in Gaza is harsh. Cold, flooding, and poor drainage make life even harder for displaced families and many lack proper shelter and essentials like blankets.
January 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Winter in Gaza is harsh. Cold, flooding, and poor drainage make life even harder for displaced families and many lack proper shelter and essentials like blankets.
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The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, crossed into #Gaza Monday morning to assess the humanitarian consequences of ongoing hostilities. She spoke with families at a displacement camp and met patients at the Red Cross Field Hospital.
January 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, crossed into #Gaza Monday morning to assess the humanitarian consequences of ongoing hostilities. She spoke with families at a displacement camp and met patients at the Red Cross Field Hospital.
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The president of the ICRC, Mirjana Spoljaric, arrived Sunday evening in Israel and met with family members of Israeli hostages. She reiterated the ICRC’s commitment to see all hostages returned and either reunited with their families or brought home to a proper burial.
January 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The president of the ICRC, Mirjana Spoljaric, arrived Sunday evening in Israel and met with family members of Israeli hostages. She reiterated the ICRC’s commitment to see all hostages returned and either reunited with their families or brought home to a proper burial.
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Millions in #Syria depend on critical infrastructure along the Euphrates River for water & power supply.
ICRC president visited Ayn Al-Bayda water pumping station, an effective example of the collaboration between ICRC, #SyriaRedCrescent #UNICEF in providing clean water in #Aleppo
ICRC president visited Ayn Al-Bayda water pumping station, an effective example of the collaboration between ICRC, #SyriaRedCrescent #UNICEF in providing clean water in #Aleppo
January 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Millions in #Syria depend on critical infrastructure along the Euphrates River for water & power supply.
ICRC president visited Ayn Al-Bayda water pumping station, an effective example of the collaboration between ICRC, #SyriaRedCrescent #UNICEF in providing clean water in #Aleppo
ICRC president visited Ayn Al-Bayda water pumping station, an effective example of the collaboration between ICRC, #SyriaRedCrescent #UNICEF in providing clean water in #Aleppo
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📍 Syria | Today, ICRC President Spoljaric met with PM Mohamad al-Basheer i#Damascusus to address Syria's humanitarian challenges, including the missing, weapon contamination, and humanitarian access.
She reaffirmed ICRC’s commitment with the Syria Red Crescent.
She reaffirmed ICRC’s commitment with the Syria Red Crescent.
January 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
📍 Syria | Today, ICRC President Spoljaric met with PM Mohamad al-Basheer i#Damascusus to address Syria's humanitarian challenges, including the missing, weapon contamination, and humanitarian access.
She reaffirmed ICRC’s commitment with the Syria Red Crescent.
She reaffirmed ICRC’s commitment with the Syria Red Crescent.
📍 Gaza | Hospitals are a lifeline for those wounded or sick in conflict. We remain committed to supporting healthcare services wherever possible, which includes doing what we can to ensure the protection of the medical responders and civilian access to health care.
December 30, 2024 at 11:56 PM
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📍 Syria | We call on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need.
Stephan Sakalian, ICRC head of delegation in Syria shares 👇🏽
Stephan Sakalian, ICRC head of delegation in Syria shares 👇🏽
December 9, 2024 at 7:52 AM
📍 Syria | We call on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need.
Stephan Sakalian, ICRC head of delegation in Syria shares 👇🏽
Stephan Sakalian, ICRC head of delegation in Syria shares 👇🏽
“We have received calls from families of prisoners who have been released…or by prisoners themselves seeking to be reunited with their families.”
@SSakalianICRC
speaks to
@bbcworldservice
on the very latest from #Damascus, #Syria
📻 Listen from 07.40
@SSakalianICRC
speaks to
@bbcworldservice
on the very latest from #Damascus, #Syria
📻 Listen from 07.40
Newshour - Rebel forces in Syria say they have ended Assad's rule - BBC Sounds
The Syrian president flees Damascus as Islamist-led rebels enter the city
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM
ICRC Head of Delegation in #Syria: ‘We call on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need, to protect civilians, and to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.’
Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians
www.icrc.org
December 8, 2024 at 4:55 PM
ICRC Head of Delegation in #Syria: ‘We call on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need, to protect civilians, and to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.’