One in five people living in areas affected by armed conflict suffers from a mental health condition, three times higher than the global average. No one should have to endure this alone.

Ituri, DR Congo | For many years, Ituri has endured cycles of violence. We are assisting displaced communities and those seeking to return home. While our efforts focus on meeting their immediate needs, their greatest concern continues to be security. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63325tJz0l

📍 Sudan | Thousands of civilians have fled Al Fasher, trying to escape from the brutal attacks against them. As ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric recently warned, the world cannot stand by as civilians are stripped of safety and dignity, and the rules of war meant to protect them are trampled 👇🏽

In 2025 alone, the combined effects of conflict in South Sudan, the consequences of conflict in Sudan, recurrent intercommunal violence, and massive floods have devastated communities. Read more about the situation here: ms.spr.ly/63328tyzD4

Anti-personnel mines kill and maim indiscriminately. There’s only one way to be safe: To get rid of them. We urge states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention 👇

Some communities in Afghanistan face unimaginable loss after two powerful earthquakes in less than two months. With the Afghan Red Crescent Society, we’re providing vital aid and support. Régis Savioz, ICRC's regional director for Asia and the Pacific, shares more.

Sieges can't target civilians. 💧 Destroying food, water, or essential services that cause starvation is prohibited. 🚫 Starvation is not a weapon. 🤝 Aid must pass freely. 🏃 Civilians must be allowed to leave Even wars have limits.

Prisoners of war (POWs) are captured members of enemy armed forces in international armed conflicts and are protected under the Third Geneva Convention. They must be treated humanely, always. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/63321tGutU

Healthcare workers save lives. Under international humanitarian law, hospitals, healthcare workers, and ambulances must be allowed to perform their crucial roles.

📍 Sudan | Thousands of people are arriving in Tawila, fleeing the horrors civilians are having to endure in Al Fasher. Mira Chibani, an ICRC restoring family links delegate, shares more from Tawila 👇🏽

The humanitarian situation in Al Fasher and other parts of Sudan is nothing less than catastrophic. World leaders must act to end the indiscriminate killing. Statement attributable to Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross: ms.spr.ly/63323tEZvx

In 1859, surrounded by the chaos of war, one man saw what others overlooked: humanity. When Henry Dunant died on this day in 1910, he left behind more than a memory; he left a legacy of empathy that changed the world.

“‘Dignity must not be lost even in war": Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, shared with @npr.org, as our teams help return human remains in Gaza, ensuring families on both sides can give their loved ones a dignified burial. Listen to the interview here: ms.spr.ly/63329tDvdL

❗The laws of war are clear: hospitals must be protected. Healthcare workers must be able to do their jobs. Not everyone can evacuate — patients in beds cannot just leave. 🏥❌ Hospitals, ambulances, patients, and healthcare staff are never targets. Even wars have limits.

Sudan |We are deeply saddened by the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society volunteers in Bara, North Kordofan. Humanitarian workers must never be a target. Our hearts are with their families, colleagues, and all those they served with compassion and courage. ms.spr.ly/63324t8NCe

Hospitals in Haiti are overwhelmed, with nearly 70% closed, and healthcare personnel are forced to make impossible choices about who receives care. This is more than a health crisis; it’s a fight for the right to survive. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63326tBvhp

Illegal, immoral, or inhumane treatment is never the right choice. Torture is always illegal.

Africa | "The humanitarian consequences are truly dramatic, because we have some 35 million people displaced due to these conflicts in African countries, and this represents almost half of the displaced people in the world": ICRC's vice-president. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63324shhfY

For six decades, the Fundamental Principles have enabled aid to cross frontlines and hope to reach despair. Read (and listen) this text written by our Director General, on why the Fundamental Principles must be lived, not just remembered 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/63324sh0hE

Our teams are returning from supporting a repatriation of human remains between Russia and Ukraine. “Families deserve a chance to bury loved ones with dignity,” said Juan Pedro Schaerer, ICRC Head of Delegation in Kyiv. “Today was a key step towards allowing that to happen.”

In eastern DR Congo, lacking medicines and 40% of its health workers, the sick and war-wounded face a grim reality: they can’t get the care they need. We urge action to restore healthcare services, deliver medical supplies, ensure safe patient transfers, and protect medical staff and facilities.

No child should lose their childhood to conflict. Even though children are 40% of our protection and assistance activities beneficiaries, no assistance will be enough if parties to conflicts don't respect them.

Civilians and civilian infrastructure that provides essential services must be protected. Even wars have limits.

One command can end a life, but what if no human made that choice? Autonomous weapon systems are changing how wars are fought, raising profound humanitarian, legal, and ethical questions. Learn more about our position paper on new rules for autonomous weapons: ms.spr.ly/63321s7C8F

The Geneva Conventions are the backbone of international humanitarian law. They: 🔹 Protect those who are not or no longer fighting. 🔹 Save lives and reduce suffering. Even in armed conflicts, humanity must prevail.

📍 Ukraine | When a siren echoes, people head to shelters, sometimes several times a day, even in the middle of the night. The repeated disruption to daily life takes a toll. During alarms, uncertainty remains, where the next strike might land, or when.

Are you interested in international humanitarian law? Learn more about customary #IHL in our database, just updated with additional practice from Canada and Nigeria. 👉🏼Canada: ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/customary... 👉🏼Nigeria: ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/customary...

In the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, even people far from the frontlines live under the constant threat of being impacted by missile or drone strikes. All lives are affected, including those who help others 👇🏽 ms.spr.ly/63327sfqdS

Do you know what starvation or famine means? Learn more in this ICRC briefing note that outlines the rules of IHL most relevant to food security, starvation, and the prevention of hunger and famine in situations of armed conflict. Download it here: ms.spr.ly/63327sfOWt

📍 Afghanistan | Recent clashes have left many people injured. Our teams are on the ground supporting the affected communities and the hospitals with emergency medical supplies 👇🏽

Israel and the Occupied Territories | Last night, we facilitated the transfer of four deceased hostages to Israeli authorities. Our teams also facilitated the transfer of 45 deceased Palestinians to Gaza. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63326s4Tdn

Worldwide, parties to armed conflicts have damaged critical healthcare infrastructure. In some cases, they have also killed or held captive patients and healthcare workers. This leaves millions of people in armed conflict areas without a choice.

We urge the dignified management of the deceased as we continue the operations to facilitate the transfer of human remains as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel & Hamas. Families grieving the loss of their loved ones have already endured unimaginable pain. ms.spr.ly/63322sNSsC

International humanitarian law is clear: Civilians and civilian infrastructure providing essential services must be protected. Even wars have limits.

"I hope this marks a new beginning for those released, for their families, and for millions of civilians. More families are waiting anxiously to receive their loved ones, and deserve closure. The ceasefire must hold.”, Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president 👇🏽

Today, we facilitated the safe return of 20 hostages to Israeli authorities & 1,809 Palestinian detainees to Gaza and the West Bank. We call for the continued implementation of the agreement to allow families to receive their loved ones for dignified burial. Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

Ethiopia | In North Wollo, Amhara region, we 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. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63322sN1cp

We have started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. More details here: ms.spr.ly/6182s2AQs

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.

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 BBC World 👇🏽

DR Congo | In North and South Kivu, 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. Last September, we conducted an assessment, and this is what we found: ms.spr.ly/63329s0MxZ

🌍 60 years ago, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement adopted its 7 fundamental principles: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. Today, they remain our compass to help communities affected by humanitarian crises.

Sudan | For more than 500 days, Al Fasher has endured a catastrophic period of violence, leaving over 260,000 people on the edge, trapped in conflict. The people of Sudan cannot be forgotten. Daniel O'Malley, ICRC Head of Delegation in Sudan, shares. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63328sLYAa

📍Israel and the occupied territories | We stand ready to help reunite families and facilitate the delivery of aid into Gaza in a way that prioritizes the safety, dignity, and well-being of civilians. Read more: ms.spr.ly/63325sIUtW

Are you interested by the @icrc.org's views on #Humanitarian #Disarmanent issue on the agenda of #UNGA First Committee? Don't miss our working paper 👇 I'll be in #NewYork 13-17 Oct. and eager to engage and hear your thoughts ! #IHL #Weapons #GenevaConventions www.icrc.org/sites/defaul...

Afghanistan | One month ago, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Kunar, destroying homes, separating families, and leaving widespread devastation. Together with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, we are supporting urgent needs in the aftermath. Learn more about our response: ms.spr.ly/63326sa4cG

🕊 Conflicts are rarely resolved, leaving civilians to bear the cost. While humanitarian action can’t replace political will, it can help create conditions for peace. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/42Wf1ZZ #IHL #HumanitarianAction #Peace #Advocacy @icrc.org

📍Afghanistan | One month after the Kunar earthquake, we continue to respond to the needs of the affected communities with: 🏥 Medical assistance 🚰 Provision of clean water 📞 Reconnecting families ♿️ Physical rehabilitation ⚰️ Dignified burials Read more: t.co/R50xkGDFGo

Victims/ survivors of sexual violence require and must have access to crucial support -- especially within the first 72 hours after the crime was committed. 📹 Watch this video to learn more 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/63322saPS6

We are a neutral and impartial organization. It is a principled choice that allows us to cross divides and bring help where it matters most. We take action, not sides. Learn more about our fundamental principles: ms.spr.ly/63326svvsM