I am deeply alarmed to hear that an ICRC humanitarian convoy in Gaza City came under fire while bringing lifesaving support. I can't stress this enough: civilians, hospitals, ambulances, humanitarian workers must be protected. We stand in solidarity with our ICRC colleagues.

We IFRC call for safe and unhindered access across the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages. Now. Read the full statement 👇

Taking #hostages is prohibited under International Humanitarian Law. ICRC facilitated the release of 4 of them in Gaza. We keeps tirelessly pressing for immediate access to - and release of - all remaining hostages.

No matter where you are in the world, civilians and civilian infrastructure are #NotATarget. Thank you to Ukrainian Red Cross for supporting people affected by recent shelling in Odesa.

This suffering must end. Now! Statement by the IFRC Secretary General at France’s International Humanitarian Conference on the Civilian Population in Gaza | IFRC ifrc.org/speech/stateme…

Kopplingen mellan handel och bistånd belystes i ett trevligt och innehållsrikt samtal hos Martin Modéus idag, med närvaro av bl a statssekreterare Diana Janse och vd:ar och chefer för Folksam, Volvo AB, Ica och tidigare vd:n för Business Sweden. Svenska kyrkan Act Svenska kyrkan

Across Gaza, we need security guarantees to be able to deliver life-saving assistance. We stand ready to fulfill our role as a neutral intermediary & support evacuations of medical facilities in Gaza, but this requires an agreement by the parties.

A great summary of a compelling day with the IFRC donor support group. Lots of fresh thinking and ideas to further localization and equitable partnerships. Jagan Chapagain @RMardiniICRC Nena Stoiljkovic British Red Cross 🧡 Xavier Castellanos

Today's Donor Advisory Group meeting, co-chaired by IFRC, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱, Rode Kruis was a success.   We delved into supporting local communities, strengthening National Societies, and ensuring long-term sustainability. Thanks to all for the commitment to positive local impact!

Right Livelihood price 2023 goes to SOS MEDITERRANEE for saving over 39,300 lives (!) on the sea. They work closely with @IFRC on the 🚢. We need the states to take on this task. Until they do, proud to be a Red Cross worker. Svenska Röda Korset

The Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery & Peace COP28 UAE is a powerful outcome for people & planet to address the impact of climate change on health, food, water, and energy. These are the real challenges people face daily. This is the climate action we need.

The election of Kate Forbes as President of the IFRC is a historic moment, marking her as only the second woman to hold this position. This underscores the @IFRC's commitment to diversity and gender equality in its leadership. This is a significant step forward for us,

Humanity at its best. In collaboration with الهلال الأحمر المصري, the PRCS is working on setting up the first organized camp for displaced people in the southern region of Gaza. As a first step, 300 tents are being set up to reach those in need.

Massive attacks struck #Ukraine's key cities Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia and Lviv overnight, causing havoc in residential areas, schools and critical facilities. Ukrainian Red Cross rapid response units are on-site, delivering urgent aid to those in need.

- De negativa effekterna sitter i längre än vid olyckor, säger Johan Knigge, nationell chef, om hur bostadsområden drabbas vid #skjutningar. #krisstöd #krisberedskap #rapportsläpp tv4.se/artikel/71Lx1q…

At the 24th Council of Delegates of the #RCRC24 a fora that has shaped the course of humanitarian action since 1867, Svenska Röda Korset want to thank for the support for our initiative to develop a #MigrationStrategy for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement 2024–2030

Head of UN Humanitarian warns that multiple conflicts, impact of climate change & disregard for international humanitarian law are set to leave a staggering 305 million people in need of lifesaving assistance in 2025

I’m back from Brussel’s Pledging Conference on #Syria where ICRC President delivered an important speech on why we can’t stop our help to Syria. MUST READ: "We have a shared interest & responsibility to help Syria emerge from the ruinous abyss of war" icrc.org/en/statement/s…

We stand in solidarity with our colleagues at the ICRC and PRCS in Gaza. Today, the ICRC office in Rafah was damaged by an explosive projectile, despite being clearly marked and notified to all parties. Yesterday, contact was lost with emergency medical teams from the

There are no excuses to attack or not to take enough precautions to protect humanitarian workers and volunteers. We stand for humanity. We are #NotATarget.