Achille Després

Born as a refugee in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, Nyamal transformed hardship into a commitment to justice, peace, & humanity. Today, she is championing International Humanitarian Law and inspiring others to believe in a better future. Read her story 👉🏽bit.ly/4un3Aq0

📍Gaza | “The chances of us returning home, and the chances of us not returning, are exactly equal.” Ashraf Al-Khatib, a paramedic with @PalestineRCS, shares his experience of reaching people in need of healthcare despite the fear, danger and risks that come with every call for help.

📍DR Congo | For communities in Ituri already living with the impact of conflict, the Ebola outbreak brings yet another layer of hardship to endure. Together with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the DRC, we stand ready to support further and help affected communities.

Our team recently conducted a training of trainers for community rescue officers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. These specialists play a key role in communities in raising awareness of explosive remnants risk, identifying hazardous areas & promoting safer practices.

La nouvelle épidémie d’#Ebola qui s’est déclarée en #RDC nous inquiète profondément. Elle a lieu en #Ituri, zone de conflits où le système de santé est à bout de souffle. Nous préparons une réponse dans le cadre du Mouvement Croix-Rouge/Croissant Rouge.

It’s a well-studied phenomenon: Humans over-trust AI. In armed conflicts, this can have devastating consequences, especially for civilians.

In Khosan, #Herat, @ICRC supported 250 farmers with silos, harvesting machines, tarpaulins, and training to help protect wheat from damage, reduce losses, and turn weeks of hard labor into just a few days of work.

In areas close to the front line, residents know all too well what days and nights interrupted by explosions are like. Attacks recently claimed lives, and constant injuries mean additional pressure on the health-care system. Here's how we provided support during this time

We recently supported the 64th repatriation operation of human remains between Russia and Ukraine since 2022, at the request of the parties. We remain committed to providing further support as needed.

For people with disabilities in armed conflict-affected areas, the threats they cannot see, hear, or understand can be the most life-threatening. Parties to the conflict must ensure their safety through proper planning and inclusive protection measures.

@ICRC provided essential materials for management of the dead to @ARCSAfghanistan in #Kandahar, including gloves, masks, sanitizers, & body bags. This support helps forensic staff to manage & transfer the deceased with dignity during situations of armed conflict & disasters.

📍Lebanon | For Farah, displacement means more than leaving home. It means finding ways to keep her children safe and reassured while everything around them is uncertain. Like thousands of mothers, she keeps caring for her family through the hardest conditions.

📍Mali | To support displaced communities in the Bandiagara region, @CroixRougeMali and our teams in the country (@CICR_Mali) have provided emergency assistance to 100 families through the distribution of essential household items. Dioro Cissé, ICRC's communicator in Mopti, shares more 👇🏽

On International Day of Families, thousands across Ukraine can't hold their loved ones close. Each day of waiting brings new pain and fear. But the strength of a family's love also brings courage and hope. Here are some stories of this love ms.spr.ly/6019vR9eB

“I saw hospitals riddled with bullet holes. And you still hear the sounds of gunfire and of explosions.” — Patrick Griffith, @ICRC_ilot spokesperson tells @morningireland what he witnessed during his recent time in Gaza.

📍Nigeria | After an attack on the Pulka health centre that killed the staff and destroyed the hospital and ambulances, fear became part of daily life for healthcare workers and their families. Yet Salamatu Dauda, a medical laboratory technician in Madagali, continues her work, knowing the risks, so people can get the care they urgently need.

The reality for people across Ukraine is that nights are often shaped by uncertainty and interrupted sleep, and last night was no exception. Klavdiia, a resident of Kyiv, shared with us her thoughts during these nights

🏥 Hospitals in Kharkiv Region regularly receive large numbers of casualties. We are supporting a hospital in the southeastern part of the region, through building restoration. This improves conditions for patients & medical staff & strengthens infection control measures.

@Alonso_GD It is indeed funny and with my name being Achille I’m pretty amused to read all around the internet people being like “this or that type of people can’t be Achilles, that’s offensive” 😅😂

You know, I was there when Brad Pitt’s casting as Achilles was seen as terrible and ahistorical bc he was just some pretty boy not a real warrior-type. So this whole Odyssey discourse is funny

In Gurbaz, #Khost, displaced families were living in caves and open spaces, exposed to harsh conditions and uncertainty. @ICRC provided tents, tarpaulins, hygiene kits, and other essentials to 223 displaced families to improve their living conditions.