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Help families and communities affected by armed conflict in conflict regions all over the world. Nigeria: Access for first responders, restraint by security forces needed amidst protests More than 1,000 former detainees from Yemen conflict transported home News release 16-10-2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ICRC stands ready to facilitate handover of bodies of those killed ... News release 10-10-2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: The price being paid Article 08-10-2020 More Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ICRC condemns attacks causing civilian deaths and injuries News release 04-10-2020 Crisis within a crisis: Mental health distress rises due to COVID-19 Article 06-10-2020 Yemen: Red Cross/Crescent family opens COVID-19 care centre ahead of possible second wave News release 21-09-2020 Guidelines on protection of natural environment in armed conflict Publication 25-09-2020 Media News Releases Nigeria: Access for first responders, restraint by security forces needed amidst protests 21-10-2020 More than 1,000 former detainees from Yemen conflict transported home 16-10-2020 Nigeria: Sharp increase in food prices caused by COVID-19 raises fear of hunger16-10-2020 World Food Day: Rising food prices, job losses, and unabated conflict spark fears of rising hunger in communities across Africa15-10-2020 Operational update on the release of detainees from the Yemen conflict15-10-2020 Media Contacts Video Newsroom Over 20% of people living in a conflict zones live with some form of mental health problem. This is 3x more than the rest of the world. #ICRC Crossing the Rubicon: virtual diplomacy in a changing world - Challenges ahead for the humanitarian diplomacy ⁦… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #LCourtoisICRC (1/2) For families of missing persons, time does not heal, answers do. The active search for missing loved ones ca… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_dc Protest in Nigeria are becoming more violent. There are more and more victims. We’re extremely concerned. icrc.org/en/document/ni… #ICRC People often ask us why we talk to all sides in a conflict? Answer: because it saves lives. pic.twitter.com/kT9nIb2lbf #ICRC_uk More than 85 days into his hunger strike, our staff have been visiting Mr. Al Akhras and are seriously concerned ab… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_ilot Ambulances save lives. They must be able to reach protesters safely. bit.ly/3kxrn2k #ICRC Join us today for the Finale of the 14th #IHL Competition! Livestream starts at 11am (10 CET). bit.ly/2FOnCqg @ALMA_IHL #ICRC_ilot We’re concerned by the escalating violence and the rising number of victims as protests continue in Nigeria. bit.ly/34frNF8 #ICRC There's a limit to how much force police can use to keep the peace. There's a limit to what weapons police can use… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC Covid-19 doesn't just affect physical health. pic.twitter.com/XHjdnCt0li #ICRC_uk First responders must be allowed to do their work. Live ammunition must be used only as a last resort by security… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC When someone goes missing, what happens to those left behind? pic.twitter.com/nIgT9GzLL5 #ICRC Two @ICRC_ye team members travel to a remote area very close to the frontlines, giving insight into the intense wo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_dc A political resolution is the only route towards peace in #Yemen. Our grateful thanks to @OSE_Yemen team, led by… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #PMaurerICRC Violence has forced over a million people from their homes in the Sahel, according to the UN. pic.twitter.com/2OahSc2F1s #ICRC During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers like Dr Stefani in #Venezuela have had to work extra shifts and ta… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_uk In medical facilities, back-up power supply could be life-saving. Since 2010, we have been supporting the Ministry… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_ilot Homes. Schools. Hospitals. The escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is devastating lives. Hundreds of thou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC This is what we do when detainees start hunger strikes to protest their detention or conditions of detention. pic.twitter.com/O05OPiI6cl #ICRC_ilot News Releases Media Contacts Video Newsroom Key Operations > Central African Republic > Democratic Republic of the Congo > Iraq > Lake Chad > Myanmar > South Sudan > Syria > Yemen See more See more See more See more See more See more See more See more See all operations See all operations Helping detainees Restoring family links Protecting civilians Addressing sexual violence Enabling people with disabilities Health care in danger A gift of hope Donate todaySupport our work around the world Donate now Blog - Humanitarian Law & Policy

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