📢 Today, 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and the @mhpsshub.bsky.social has joined IFRC Global First Aid Reference Centre to promote #MentalHealth in the workplace. 👉 Caring for staff and volunteers 🔗 shorturl.at/Gsx78 👉 PFA 🔗 shorturl.at/5totD 👉 #SafeDay26 🔗 shorturl.at/ZeRoo

📢 Tomorrow 28 April is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and the @mhpsshub.bsky.social has joined IFRC Global First Aid Reference Centre to promote #MentalHealth in the workplace. 👉 Caring for staff and volunteers 🔗 shorturl.at/Gsx78 👉 PFA 🔗 shorturl.at/5totD 👉 #SafeDay26 🔗 shorturl.at/ZeRoo

Three years of conflict in Sudan and millions are still fleeing violence, rebuilding, and holding on to hope. 🎙️ In this episode, we hear from three remarkable individuals working every day to raise awareness and improve life for millions. 👉 Spotify: bit.ly/4cTUrPg 👉 Apple Podcast: bit.ly/4cSbfGp

Today, after more than six weeks without access to basic needs, communities in eastern Nuristan Province are receiving humanitarian assistance. Around 136,000 people affected by armed conflict are being supported with food, medical supplies & essential relief items. ms.spr.ly/63326v8bNM

Sudan | Three years on, the impact of conflict continues to shape everyday life. Millions have been forced to flee. Thousands remain missing. Health facilities have been damaged or destroyed. Learn more in our report on the rising cost of inaction in Sudan: ms.spr.ly/63328Q7mnY

We are outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas across Lebanon today following intensified military operations. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63322QNhSA

In armed conflicts, not everything or everyone is a lawful target. @corduladroege.bsky.social, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains what’s allowed on the battlefield and how the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution are meant to protect lives. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J894...

📢 Call for Papers: 2nd Research Carnival on #MHPSS The call for abstracts is open with submission deadline on 3️⃣0️⃣ April 2026. We encourage contributions from a wide range of academic fields and professional backgrounds. Read more about event & submissions 🔗 mhpsshub.org/about-us/wha...

📍 Gaza | One year has passed since the killing of 8 medics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society and 7 other first responders. Our thoughts are with their loved ones today. Humanitarian workers must be able to carry out their work in safety.

One year ago, eight medics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society were killed on duty in Gaza. They were responding to wounded people, they were humanitarians dedicated to saving lives. Their ambulances were clearly marked; their red uniforms should have protected them. We must #ProtectHumanity.

There should be no need for this reminder from @icrc.org - yet there so evidently is...

Well-being cards✉️♥️ A set of activity cards used to ensure care for staff, volunteers, or other settings with people in need. Available in: English, Arabic, Burmese, Croatian, French, Latvian, Ukrainian mhpsshub.org/resource/the...

Well-being cards for children✉️♥️ A set of activity cards to boost children’s well-being through relevant exercises. They can be used with one or more children supervised by an adult. Regular use helps children relax and self-regulate. mhpsshub.org/resource/wel...

📢 MHPSS Hub Rhyme Video 👉 Concept by: Villads Zahle & Jesper Guhle 👉 Text: Villads Zahle 👉 Visuals: Jesper Guhle

📢Annual Report 2025 - year one for the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement MHPSS Hub 👉 The Annual Report reflects a year of significant challenges and changes related to financing, the strategic direction and the global output of the MHPSS Hub. 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/ann... #MentalHealthMatters

The IFRC condemns the killing of Lebanese Red Cross volunteer paramedic Youssef Assaf, who succumbed to the injuries he sustained while carrying out his humanitarian duty to assist and save lives.

📍 Iran | Lives lost, homes destroyed, and daily routines shattered. At a time when families should be preparing for Nowruz, many are instead mourning loved ones. Vincent Cassard, ICRC head of delegation in Tehran, shares. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63328QorMr

IFRC Weekly News – Episode 21🎙️ In this episode, we discuss the findings of the newly released World Disasters Report and its warning that harmful information is becoming a growing threat during crises. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: bit.ly/47ilYXu Apple Podcast: bit.ly/4rht31B

▶️No if's❗ ▶️No but's ❗ ▶️No maybe's ❗ ▶️No deflections ❗ ▶️Civilians are #NotATarget❗ 👇 @icrc.org

📣 @ifrc.org World Disasters Report 2026 is out‼️ 2020 to 2024, #disasters: ➡️ affected almost 700 million people ➡️ Caused +105 million displacements ➡️ Claimed +270,000 lives @mhpsshub.bsky.social contribution 'Online racism and #mentalhealth after disasters' pg 49 🔗 www.ifrc.org/document/wor...

"Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. Without urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and respect the rules of war, further civilian lives will be lost." Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president: ms.spr.ly/63329QdvPP

The IFRC is following closely and is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. Our statement: bit.ly/4cld3YF

When wars are fought in cities, an estimated 90% of casualties are civilians. Homes without families. Schools without students. Patients without medicines. Hospitals without electricity. Neighborhoods without people. Heavy explosive weapons shouldn't be used in cities.

🗨️Colleagues in the Red Vest – this goes out to you The Heartbeat of Humanity is your heartbeat too..! If you feel like spending a bit of quality time with the @mhpsshub.bsky.social then 80 #HeartBeatofHumanity 🎧podcast episodes are just a click away 👇 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resources/?r...

🌍 When volunteers step up locally, change travels globally. In this episode of the Red Vest Podcast 🎙️, we journey from Switzerland to Venezuela and Myanmar to explore how volunteering creates opportunities, builds resilience, and sparks change, even in the toughest contexts ❤️ 👉 bit.ly/3N3tZbQ

Families in Gaza are skipping meals so their children can eat. This Ramadan, IFRC's Islamic Philanthropy campaign is raising funds to support the people of Gaza through Palestine Red Crescent Society. Your Zakat or Sadaqah can make a real difference. Donate today: bit.ly/4b9oykP

❤️ Our friends from Palestine Red Crescent society الهلال الاحمر الفلسطيني have translated our Well-being calendar 2026 into #Arabic It contains 12 original illustrations & 12 well-being exercises for each month of 2026. 🔗 mhpsshub.org/res.../well-...

🗨️ As conflict enters fifth year, humanitarian needs in #Ukraine intensify amid deepening energy crisis and funding shortfall ▶️Read full statement from @ifrc.org 🔗 www.ifrc.org/press-releas...

🎧 PODCAST: من الاستجابة الإنسانية إلى التعافي المجتمعي: تجربة الهلال الأحمر العربي السوري في الدعم النفسي الاجتماعي والحماية لاستماع إلى الحلقة كاملة 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/sup...

📢 #Vacancy: Team Lead - Support The @mhpsshub.bsky.social is looking for a Team Lead – Support to take on a key management role within our organisation. ➡️ Deadline: 11 March 2026 ➡️ Read more & apply🔗 rodekors.career.emply.com/da/ad/team-l...

Kind reminder... From @icrc.org 👇

🎧PODCAST: Crises, migration et santé mentale et soutien psychosocial – Coordination et rôle clé de la Croix-Rouge Nigérienne et de ses partenaires 👉 Écoutez le podcast complet 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/cri...

Ukraine | “You don’t enjoy life, you walk all huddled up, your mind doesn’t function properly", says Iryna, Deputy Director of a heating company in Chernihiv Region. When the power goes out in winter, how do people cope?: ms.spr.ly/63321QH2QS

We express our deep respect and support for the Iranian Red Crescent Society and honour the memory of a colleague who has tragically lost his life while serving others. The IFRC is deeply concerned about the consequences of the ongoing unrest on the people of Iran. bit.ly/4jGUa3S

Climate anxiety? We hear you. Check out advice from our mental health experts on how you can help your children cope with worries about climate change. https://unicef.link/4lERJP2

Recent strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia have left millions of people with little or no electricity, water, and heating amid freezing temperatures in Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Belgorod & other areas. Ariane Bauer, ICRC regional director for Europe and Central Asia, shares more.

🎧 PODCAST: Sports with Social Impact: Girl Power 💪 ⚽ 🏅 🏀 We interviewed Khalida Popal, an award-winning Afghan football pioneer & activist & founder of the Girl Power organisation about the potential of sports in supporting inclusion & #mentalhealth. 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/spo...

📣Building Sustainable MHPSS Practices: Guidance for National Societies This guidance is intended to help Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) National Societies in building long-term #MentalHealth and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programming 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/bui...

Today is International #MigrantsDay. No human being is illegal. Saving lives is a humanitarian imperative, on sea, land, and everywhere in between. Every day, the IFRC network teams are working hard to reach the last mile & ensure the safety of everyone.

No Christmas card – just a rhyme… Seasonal greetings to you our Movement peer We share the humanitarian principles you adhere Thanks for your dedication to the cause Hope you will find a minute to pause Thinking back over the year that is ending A mental break is what we are recommending ❤️

❗Even wars have limits - sadly a much needed reminder from @icrc.org

📢Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 6: AI and chatbots 🤔 Too far, too fast ❓ 🎧 Listen & find shownotes 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/evi...

❤️ Regional training for Francophone Africa in Burkina Faso 👉 The regional training was joined by 24 MHPSS colleagues from RCRC Movement components, National Societies & key-humanitarian actors. It was hosted by Croix-Rouge Burkina Faso & co-facilitated by the MHPSS Hub.

🗨️"The Red Cross was the first actor to offer mental health support in Ukrainian which was of course vital in terms of establishing a safe-space of trust and understanding," Sharon Commins, Irish Red Cross ❤️

📢Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode episode 5: EASE 🤔 What matters to young people? #Climate, jobs, and #mentalhealth❗ 🎧 Listen & find shownotes 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/evi...

🗨️"to rebuild societies after a crisis, we need to ensure that people get the MHPSS they need. Investing in mental health is also an investment in capital, as untreated mental health conditions impose significant costs on healthcare systems, societies, & families... Omar Salih Rasheed, @icrc.org

📢Evidence from the Frontline: Mental Health in Crisis Affected Contexts, episode 4: Thinking Healthy 🤔 Tackling the complex issue of perinatal mental health ❗ 🎧 Listen & shownotes 🔗 mhpsshub.org/resource/evi...

🗨️"Japan is prone to disasters, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) is one of our key pillar interventions among the Japanese Red Cross Society's (JRCS) emergency response," Reo Morimitsu.

🗨️ The Cyprus Red Cross Society was part of the emergency response after the wildfires over the summer providing relief items as well as psychosocial support activities including the establishment of safe spaces for children trying to uphold a sense of normalcy amid the destruction", Polina Savva ❤️

🗨️ For Palestinians it is hard to talk or think about emergencies as something timebound that breaks a normal situation. We live, breathe and bleed an ongoing and all-consuming emergency with mass casualties, displacement, and destruction. Shaden Saleem, Palestine Red Crescent Society PRCS ❤️