"The impunity suffered by civilians caught up in conflict is greater than ever. More civilians are being killed in conflict than soldiers at the moment... There couldn’t be a worse time to be cutting aid budgets." David Miliband on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social: www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

“An untended humanitarian crisis is an incubator of political instability. We are in a more connected world than ever before." IRC President and CEO David Miliband discusses the global impact of aid cuts in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Six months on from the announcement of a ceasefire, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis is at risk of being forgotten as global attention shifts elsewhere. Sustained focus, funding, and a rapid and unimpeded scale up of aid are essential to prevent further loss of life. www.rescue.org/press-releas...

6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe food insecurity according to the latest IPC report. Lack of rains & crop failure coupled with rising prices due to the war in Iran are driving the crisis. IRC's Shukri Abdulkadir spoke to @npr.org's All Things Considered: https://n.pr/48CPYxS

This week marks three years since the devastating conflict in Sudan began. Thank you to @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social for supporting our work and helping to highlight this urgent crisis.

Around 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals are missing after a boat bound for Malaysia capsized. This latest tragedy illustrates the human cost of a 9-year displacement crisis which has left thousands struggling to afford the basics. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

3 years of conflict. 33 million in need. Over 44,000 voices calling for change. The crisis in Sudan can't be ignored. On Tue 14 April, 12 leading charities, civil society and Sudanese diaspora groups shared your call to action with the UK government. Thank you to all those who signed our petition.

After three years of war in Sudan, even food has become a frontline. Our new joint report shows how violence has turned the journey of food—from farms to markets to homes—into a dangerous and often deadly process. Read more: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

“We had to buy drinking water and wait for trucks.” After the #Myanmar earthquake, UK donors helped @uk.rescue.org#Myanmarbring clean water to Ma Khin Khin’s village. See her story at the Myanmar Earthquake: One Year On gallery, open until 19 April. https://www.dec.org.uk/myanmar-one-year-on-exhibition

This week, Lebanon endured one of the heaviest days of violence in years, with over 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes, over 300 people killed and thousands injured. Collective shelters are largely at capacity, and families are seeking safety wherever they can. www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...

"We’ve had to cut in half the number of staff that we’ve got in Lebanon over the last year... And so aid cuts are compounding the problem." David Miliband discusses the impact of aid cuts on crisis response in Lebanon with @camanpour.bsky.social on @cnn.com: edition.cnn.com/2026/04/09/t...

"85% of those displaced [in Lebanon] are not in government shelters...I think it is a silent emergency that’s not really getting the coverage it needs. The Iran war couldn’t have come at a worse time for Lebanon or Syria." David Miliband on @thetimes.com radio: www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

"The newly announced two-week ceasefire with Iran is a welcome pause—but it is partial, fragile, and will not end the domino effect of conflict the region is currently experiencing in countries like Lebanon and Syria." - IRC President & CEO David Miliband in @time.com: time.com/article/2026...

"The announcement of 2-week ceasefire is a welcome step but it is partial, fragile, and incomplete. Most urgently, it does not include Lebanon. A ceasefire that leaves one front of the conflict burning risks prolonging the crisis, not resolving it." —David Miliband www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...

"The ripple effects of the Iran war are consuming the whole Middle East region. Every country is affected, and the most fragile countries like Syria and Lebanon are in danger of being consumed in a really fatal way." David Miliband on BBC Radio 4's Today programme: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

"[UK aid cuts] will no doubt have a devastating impact on issues like child malnutrition & child health. It feels incredibly shortsighted to make such an enormous cut to Africa." IRC UK Executive Director Flora Alexander on the 40% cut to the UK aid budget via @npr.org: www.npr.org/2026/04/01/n...

"When we see cuts in aid cuts coupled with an increase in food prices and transport costs, what happens is that levels of food insecurity worsen in places like Sudan. And the impact is going to be played out over months to come." IRC's Ciarán Donnelly on the impact of the war in Iran, via @cnn.com

Delays caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and regional airspace shutdowns are already affecting "critical nutrition, medical and emergency supplies" for people in humanitarian need. Read more from @laurenwolfe.bsky.social: https://chills.substack.com/p/no-one-is-talking-about-this-iran

“This is how a global crisis becomes a humanitarian one… We are already seeing the consequences. Clinics scaling back. Outreach reduced. Costs rising faster than budgets can keep up." IRC's Bob Kitchen on the wider impact of the war in Iran in @telegraph.co.uk: www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

"Fuel shortages and supply delays don’t stay contained, they ripple outward, shutting down services, driving up food prices, and cutting off access to care." - Bob Kitchen. The war in Iran is threatening life-saving humanitarian operations across Africa. Learn more ⬇️

“If the Iran crisis shows anything, it shows the way we’re interconnected in this global village.” - David Miliband on @news.rte.ie. The conflict in Iran and Lebanon has displaced millions of people. Globally, many more face delays in aid delivery due to the closure of the Straits of Hormuz.

Our latest assessment reveals the grave protection risks Gaza's children face after years of war and widespread family separation. An estimated 20,000 are now living with host families under severe strain. See the full findings: www.rescue.org/press-releas...

Nearly 125,000 people in northeast Nigeria accessed lifesaving nutrition services through the IRC's Protecting Milestones appeal. Funded by the UK government through UK Aid Match, the programme saw 95% of acutely malnourished children recovering from the condition.

A year after the devastating earthquake, people in Myanmar are rebuilding their lives and livelihoods thanks to your incredible support. Discover their stories through photographs and film in @decappeal.bsky.social's FREE exhibition, open 28 March - 19 April at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.

"Lebanon already had 80% of its population living in poverty and is host to the largest number of refugees per capita, so already there were concerns about the humanitarian situation. Now... 1.2 million people are displaced." Watch IRC's Kelly Razzouk on ABC News: abcnews.com/video/131411...

"Many of these [displaced] people are in their cars, they’re in the streets. In terms of climate, Lebanon is again facing rainstorms this week." IRC's Kelly Razzouk on @theworld.org: theworld.org/segments/202...

"Every preventable maternal death is a failure we should no longer tolerate... Maternal and newborn survival in crisis settings deserves permanent status as a core humanitarian priority." David Miliband and @jacindaardern.bsky.social in @time.com: time.com/article/2026...

"The danger is that the scale of humanitarian need around the world gets normalised... We’ve warned of this triple-whammy that’s coming & called on governments to recognise it before it’s too late." David Miliband on the wider impact of the conflict in the Middle East: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

"The situation is serious in Lebanon where we’re seeing a surge in humanitarian needs [while] the global economic shock caused by this war...threatens millions of people in acute food insecurity in places like Gaza and Sudan." IRC UK Executive Director Flora Alexander: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz & regional airspace in parts of the Middle East are affecting aid supply chains, leading to a 'triple emergency'. Delivery of lifesaving supplies has been delayed, while rising fuel & energy prices are increasing operational costs. www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...

Today’s ODA decisions show the right approach in prioritising fragile and conflict-affected states and gender equality. But we still lack a clear breakdown of how bilateral aid will be allocated. The government must publish this urgently. Read our full statement: www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...

“We’re almost reaching 1 million people in need. Many fled with very short notice, barely able to grab basic essential items. So right now, people need everything – from mattresses, pillows and blankets to prescription medication." IRC's Basma Alloush discusses the situation in Lebanon on @cnn.com

“Across the board [in Lebanon], people are concerned about sanitation. Shelters are usually schools so there are no showers & no washing machines. There's usually 2 bathrooms and about 200 people on every floor." IRC's Basma Alloush speaks to @slate.com's What Next: open.spotify.com/episode/1cPg...

"We have seen, in the last few months, Lebanon trying to rebuild from 2024, when so many people lost their homes. What we’re seeing now is really a crisis within a crisis." IRC's Kelly Razzouk speaks to Connecticut Public Radio about the situation in Lebanon: www.ctpublic.org/show/where-w...

“People don't really have a place to go to. At night, when airstrikes happen, they drive to other parts of Beirut and sleep in the car, or they go and sleep on the street, in tents.” IRC Lebanon Country Director Magda Rossman in @time.com: time.com/article/2026...

"Mothers were telling me that, when a door slams shut, their kids are shaking. A lot of parents couldn't even explain what was happening to their children." IRC's Basma Alloush describes how the escalation in Lebanon is affecting displaced children on @velshimsnow.bsky.social @velshi.com

"In just over 1 week, nearly 1 million people have fled their homes...The majority are still on the move: sleeping on the street, staying with relatives, in cars or in tents. Just over 100,000 were able to reach shelters." IRC's Magda Rossmann on @wbur.org Here & Now: www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

"The displacement crisis [in Lebanon] is rapidly unfolding. The scale is something that we rarely see across humanitarian crises. To have over 800,000 people displaced in about 10 days is incredibly stark." The IRC's Basma Alloush on BBC News ⬇️

"Many of our staff members have been displaced themselves. One of our staff members told us that she had to flee with her family at 2am." IRC Vice President for Policy and Advocacy Kelly Razzouk describes the impact of the escalation in Lebanon and how the IRC is responding on BBC News.

"We're seeing a crisis within a humanitarian crisis. Lebanon already had 80% of its population living in poverty. Now many are coming to these shelters with just the clothes on their backs." IRC's Kelly Razzouk tells ABC News how our teams are responding in Lebanon: abcnews.com/video/130878...

Over 700,000 people have been forced to flee their homes across Lebanon, triggering a rapidly deepening humanitarian crisis. Our warning: www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...

The measures announced by the Home Secretary today risk undermining the UK's legacy as a place of refuge at a time when it is most needed. If the Government wants to demonstrate control and compassion to the British public, it must create safe routes at meaningful scale.

In just three days, over 71,000 people—-including many IRC staff—have been forced to flee their homes across Lebanon. These photos, taken in Beirut yesterday, capture the reality for families fleeing intensified violence. ⬇️

Millions across the Middle East region are already grappling with the effects of conflict, displacement, climate shocks and economic hardship. Now these escalations risk pushing vulnerable families into an even deeper crisis. www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...

Cutting refugee protection from 5 years to 30 months strips away the stability people need to rebuild their lives. There is no evidence these measures will deter dangerous journeys; instead, they will make it harder for refugees to put down roots, build relationships & contribute their skills. 1/3

The migration figures for 2025 show that people arriving on small boats are fleeing crisis and conflict, the majority from Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan and Somalia. They are arriving despite deterrence policies because their need for safety remains.

We were honoured to welcome HRH Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh to an IRC-supported health facility in Mogadishu, Somalia, during a visit to help raise awareness of the urgent issue of gender-based violence in crisis and conflict. www.royal.uk/news-and-act...

"We’ve become more independent in this period, but at the same time we’re closer together. Every morning we wake up & try to understand, 'Are all my loved ones alive today?'" Anna from the IRC's Ukraine team speaks to BBC World Service, 4 years into the full-scale war: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

"We hope that the Government will be seeing that the needs are still growing, and that they can support the Ukrainian people for a longer period of time." 4 years into full-scale war in Ukraine, our Ukraine Director Alain Homsy explains the challenges: www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

As Ukraine marks 4 years of full-scale war, Ukrainians are enduring their most brutal winter yet. Every day, families are struggling to survive amidst relentless attacks and blackouts, while freezing temperatures are limiting access to essentials like medical care and humanitarian aid. 1/2