💊 Access to essential medicines can save lives. The @ICRC provided medicines to the Public Health Directorate in Herat, supporting patients citywide & helping communities fight diseases like diarrhea & scabies. Together, we’re strengthening healthcare & protecting communities.

In places of conflict and violence, a hidden inheritance passes silently from one generation to the next… Until a helping hand reaches out to ease the burden. Mental health is essential; the hidden wounds of violence need care, understanding, and space to heal.

In North Wollo, #Amhara region, the @ICRC delivered urgent medical items and evacuated 16 wounded for medical care. We also visited detainees and reminded all parties to the conflict of their obligations under #IHL to protect civilians and the wounded. https://t.co/UqV03ZK3gy

In cooperation with the YRCS, the ICRC provided cash assistance to 2,819 IDP families in Al Taizia&Demnat Khadir of #Taiz.That's to help them meet urgent needs as they live close to frontlines and face significant challenges accessing services like water, electricity& healthcare.

Armed conflict and violence leave scars, both seen and unseen. Survivors must be able to receive: 🧠 Mental health care 🤲 Support 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Guidance 🚑 Psychosocial support Seeking help can save lives. #WorldMentalHealthDay

When power, water, or heating systems are damaged, it is often civilians who feel the impact most. International humanitarian law is clear: civilians and the essential services they rely on must be protected at all times.

Some wounds don’t fade, they’re inherited. 💔 Unspoken pain passes from one generation to the next, until someone chooses to break the silence. Start your healing journey today. Let’s change what we pass on. #TalkingHeals #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

In conflict zones, healthcare workers save lives under immense pressure, stress, and burnout. The toll this takes on their mental health is often unseen. As Dr. Adase shares, coping mechanisms are vital for those on the frontlines. 👇🏽 #WorldMentalHealthDay

"The ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas must mark a turning point in two years of unimaginable horror. It offers a vital chance to save lives and ease suffering", Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President. ICRC teams in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank will support its

As #UNGA80 #ThirdCommittee begins negotiations on a wide range of resolutions, @ICRC calls on States to commit to the norms and principles that protect civilians caught in conflict and make humanitarian action possible. See the full statement ▶️ ️ https://t.co/NM0jmRp4Ng

War leaves people in pieces. Many carry invisible scars of trauma and loss, trying daily to heal and rebuild. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we stand with all those still putting their pieces back together and reaffirm that access to mental health care is lifesaving.

Surviving armed conflicts and/or violence doesn’t always mean being free from its effects. The more intense the violence, the greater the need for mental health and psychosocial support. Mental health care is not a luxury; it is an essential part of healing.

📍 DR Congo | Since January 2025, over 71% of the 240 healthcare facilities evaluated by the ICRC have treated weapon-wounded patients. Beni General Hospital remains one of the few facilities still able to treat such cases, with a sharp increase in August 2025 👇🏽

More than a million people in #SouthSudan face severe and mild #MentalHealth conditions due to conflict and its consequences. This year, we have provided over 7,000 support sessions for patients and families of the missing, building hope & healing. #MentalHealthMatters. #SSoT.

We use forensic science for humanitarian purposes. It helps families to find answers, dignified burials for their loved ones, and ensures that no one is forgotten, even in the hardest moments.

"International Humanitarian Law was designed before the new technologies of warfare eg drones. We don’t want to delegate the responsibility of killing people to machines, there must be accountability." @Melisa_Idris speaks with @SaviozR @ICRC #ConsiderThis https://t.co/nbCllsD4QB

Today we proudly hosted a #FlorenceNightingale medal ceremony with #BelgianRedCross, honoring Professor Sermeus for his outstanding contributions to nursing in Belgium. Established by the ICRC in 1912, the medal is the highest international honour for nurses.

📢 Call for Papers “Before War: Prepare to Comply with IHL” The #IRRC welcomes anyone interested in submitting a proposal by 1 December 2025, exploring preparedness during peacetime for compliance with #IHL Submit your abstract: https://t.co/9N3bwc2kdJ @ICRC #Research

Two years of conflict have brought indescribable suffering to civilians in Gaza. A lasting ceasefire is urgently needed. Sarah Davies, ICRC spokesperson, shared more with @BBCWorld 👇🏽

In eastern DR Congo, with no medicines and 40% fewer health workers, the sick & wounded, some of them victims of armed violence, face a harsh reality: they cannot receive proper care. Our teams conducted an assessment, and this is what they found 👉🏽 https://t.co/JBSODzqGiE