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Dehumanizing language is not just rhetoric. It can make war crimes easier to justify. At the UN Security Council, ICRC president, warned that when people are portrayed as less than human, the limits meant to prevent atrocities begin to collapse. Full speech 👉🏼 ms.spr.ly/6014vpsns

As the world grapples with ~130 armed conflicts and respect for the rules of war is under growing strain, world leaders must come together to reaffirm a simple truth: international humanitarian law must become a political priority. The High-Level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan on 7 December 2026 will be a crucial moment to strengthen political commitment to international humanitarian law and better protect those suffering in armed conflicts. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6016vnEay

In armed conflicts, not everything or everyone is a lawful target. @CDroegeICRC, 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.

After receiving a prosthetic leg through @ICRC Physical Rehabilitation Program, Fatima is moving forward with confidence & growing her business. “My prosthetic leg helps me now more than I ever imagined,” she says. Supporting mobility means supporting dignity, & independence.

For many civilians, the feeling of imprisonment extends far beyond places of detention. At the UN Security Council, ICRC President warned that where politics fail, wars follow — and lasting peace requires the will to resolve conflicts, not only manage them. Full speech 👉🏼 ms.spr.ly/6019vVFLl

The laws of war are clear: Hospitals, ambulances, patients, and healthcare staff are never targets. Even wars have limits.

For years, landmines devastated communities without discrimination. Global action helped cut casualties by more than three quarters, but that progress is now at risk. As these weapons re-emerge, civilians will once again pay the price, not just today but for generations. ICRC legal adviser Fahad Ahmed explains why landmines must remain in the past 👇🏽

Some IHL violations happen in plain sight. Others happen in the shadows — in cells, detention centres and interrogation rooms. At the UN Security Council, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warned that people behind bars do not lose their rights. ICRC access remains vital to help prevent abuse, isolation and disappearances. Full speech👉🏼 ms.spr.ly/6014vVZ5k

📍Gaza | The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah was designed to last a maximum of 12 months. It has now been operating for two years, facilitating more than 11,300 surgeries, 250,000 consultations, and many other life-saving healthcare procedures. New media footage to download 👉🏼ms.spr.ly/6016vVTMA

At the UN Security Council debate on the protection of civilians, over 85 states, led by Jordan, Brazil, China, France, Kazakhstan, and South Africa, along with the ICRC, issued a warning, stating that respect for international humanitarian law is eroding and demands immediate political action. In response, a High-Level Conference on Humanity in War will take place in Jordan on 7 Dec 2026. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6010vVOwE

In 2024, 6,300 people were killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war, according to the Landmine Monitor. Behind every number is a person, a life interrupted, and a family forced to rebuild in the face of unimaginable change. We work alongside affected communities to clear hazards, support survivors, and restore dignity and hope. But the needs remain immense. Read more about the human cost of using these objects 👉🏽 ms.spr.ly/6019vrJa9

In armed conflicts, access to food is often disrupted, leaving millions facing hunger. Crops, livestock, and water sources are destroyed, and food aid struggles to reach those in need. Access to food should not be a luxury.

Last week in #Yobe State, we supported 6,500 farmers in Geidam & Gujba with agro-seeds for this year’s rainy season farming. The support aims to help communities affected by armed conflict restore livelihoods, improve food production & strengthen economic resilience. #Nigeria

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

The laws of war are not meant to exist only on paper; they must be enforced to save lives. Intentionally attacking civilians or civilian property is not allowed. Even wars have limits.

📍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.

Nuclear power plants carry risks that don’t stay contained. When they’re damaged, the consequences can spread across borders, across generations, and across the environment we all depend on. That’s why the rules of war set strict limits: to prevent harm that cannot be undone.

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.