🪖 Do anti-personnel mines still have military utility in modern warfare? A new blog post by @etollefsenicrc and Pete Evans argues that modern technology and today’s battlefield realities have sharply reduced their relevance, while humanitarian consequences remain severe 👇🏽

After the devastating earthquake in Kunar, landslides blocked key roads & cut off access for thousands. Our team, together with @ARCSAfghanistan, rebuild damaged roads, reconnecting 6 villages & restoring access to essential services. Work on reconstructing the roads continues.

In New Fangak and Wichnori village, Jonglei State, together with @SSRCS, we have provided cash assistance to more than 5,300 families who fled their homes due to the conflict. In addition, we have assisted more than 2,000 families in Wichnori village with fishing kits. #SSoT

This diary is Hasmik’s way of speaking to her missing father. "Before he went missing, I used to tell him everything: my joys, my fears, my dreams. He would always listen to me, and advise. Now that he is not with me, I keep talking to him. Only this time, I do it on paper.''

In today’s conflicts, the protective purpose of IHL is being tested like never before. The Fourth Geneva Convention, applicable during international armed conflicts, covers critical issues such as hostage-taking, occupation, and humanitarian access, among others. The ICRC’s

Children must never be forced into war. While there are challenges, respect for the rules of war is possible. Demobilization of child recruits and reintegration into their communities are concrete steps toward protecting children 👇🏽

#STIGMA and limited access to health care, are still a major barrier to the recovery of survivors of #SexualViolence in #SouthSudan. This is how we are supporting. 👇🏾 #NoExcuse. #16Days.

📅 Just one week to go! “Strengthening Humanitarian Responses in Contested Territories” is happening on 9 December. Join @ICRC experts, civil society & States to discuss what’s needed to protect lives where the rule of law has collapsed. Register now: https://t.co/GzOH0KeYat

In South Sudan, the conflict-related casualties reached the highest level in eight years at ICRC-supported hospitals. Escalating violence since the beginning of the year has triggered a surge in patients wounded by gunshots, explosions, and other weapons. Health facilities,

Mud. Mountains. Miles of rough road. Getting stuck is part of the job. 📷 A memo of challenges in the field displayed at the ICRC South Sudan office in Juba.

In Gaza, thousands do not know the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones. Under IHL, the dead must be handled respectfully and their dignity protected. The ICRC supports forensics and health authorities to manage, document and trace the deceased so families can find closure.

What is a Red Cross Message? ✉️ It’s a piece of paper delivered by our staff and volunteers. ✉️ It’s a last resort for people to contact their families. ✉️ It’s a lifeline for people in prison or separated by conflict. - It’s hope.

📍Colombia | “Nine years after the signing of the peace agreement, the sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation in the country this year should serve as a warning that more must be done to respect the rules of war and ensure civilians are protected from harm”, Mirjana

#Healthcare shouldn’t be a battlefield. But for many, it is. In the heart of chaos, healthcare #workers become a line of #hope. Ep. 14 of #MenElMiden #podcast delves into #stories that reveal what it means to provide care against all odds. 🎙️Tune in now! https://t.co/GtyonbAJxB

Many conflict-affected families in #Oromia lost their livelihoods & struggle to meet their basic needs. The @ICRC provided food assistance to 3,000 displaced & returnee families, East Wellega. We continue to support the affected communities to ease their burden & restore hope.

📸 #FromTheArchives | Reuniting families separated by conflict is a central part of our work. In this photo from 2016, Mohammadu, a 66-year-old blind man who was displaced due to violence in Nigeria, returns home after being separated from his family for 15 months.

Nearly 1,000 weapon-wounded patients have been treated in ICRC-supported hospitals in South Sudan this year, the highest since 2018. Surgeons face daily life-saving emergencies as violence intensifies. New footage for journalists here 👉🏽 https://t.co/GX5z8xgRTl

A boost for resilience in Paryan, Panjshir: 350 farmers completed 4 days of post-harvest training and received metal silos from @ICRC_Af to protect their crops and improve long-term food security.

Sexual violence victims and survivors don’t need empty words. They need real action to stop these atrocities and real support to rebuild their lives. Parties to armed conflicts must stop committing this crime. No excuses. No delays.