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International Committee of the Red Cross (@ICRC) delegation to the EU, NATO and the Kingdom of Belgium

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- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) - National Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies What’s the difference? Separate entities. One Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement. Here is our work, explained. 👇

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“Protecting humanity in war is not a dream — it’s an achievable necessity that demands political courage and moral clarity.” Pierre Krähenbühl speaking at Global Security Forum, underlining the urgent need to restore respect for international humanitarian law. #GSF2025

“Protecting humanity in war is not a dream — it’s an achievable necessity that demands political courage and moral clarity.”

<a href="/PKraehenbuehl/">Pierre Krähenbühl</a> speaking at <a href="/GSECForum/">Global Security Forum</a>, underlining the urgent need to restore respect for international humanitarian law.

#GSF2025
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For 160+ years, the Red Cross and Red Crescent has brought hope and help in humanity’s hardest moments. Today, we honor the courage of those who serve — and remember those we’ve lost along the way. #RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

For 160+ years, the Red Cross and Red Crescent has brought hope and help in humanity’s hardest moments. Today, we honor the courage of those who serve — and remember those we’ve lost along the way. #RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay
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The humanitarian response in #Ukraine offers valuable lessons for future crises - especially as needs grow and resources shrink. We will be part of the conversation at #EHF2025. Stay tuned for insights and ideas. 👇

The humanitarian response in #Ukraine offers valuable lessons for future crises - especially as needs grow and resources shrink.

We will be part of the conversation at #EHF2025.

Stay tuned for insights and ideas. 👇
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Principled humanitarian action is key to ensure that aid is delivered where it matters the most. Patrick Youssef will discuss the ICRC experience in #DRCongo at #EHF2025. Stay tuned 👇

Principled humanitarian action is key to ensure that aid is delivered where it matters the most.

<a href="/PYoussefICRC/">Patrick Youssef</a> will discuss the <a href="/ICRC/">ICRC</a> experience in #DRCongo at #EHF2025.

Stay tuned 👇
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What are the mandate and working methods of the ICRC? Ms. Simona Schwitter, Dr. Nele Verlinden and Mr. Eloi Fillion from ICRC Brussels helped participants understand the interactions and relationships between the ICRC and the EU. #EUDiplomacy

What are the mandate and working methods of the ICRC?

Ms. Simona Schwitter, Dr. Nele Verlinden and Mr. Eloi Fillion from <a href="/ICRC_bxl/">ICRC Brussels</a> helped participants understand the interactions and relationships between the ICRC and the EU.

#EUDiplomacy
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Humanitarian diplomacy is essential for navigating complex political and security landscapes. It's not a compromise of principles, but a means to uphold them and ensure protection and access for affected populations. Eloi Fillion will present the ICRC approach at #EHF2025 👇

Humanitarian diplomacy is essential for navigating complex political and security landscapes. It's not a compromise of principles, but a means to uphold them and ensure protection and access for affected populations.

<a href="/EFillionICRC/">Eloi Fillion</a> will present the <a href="/ICRC/">ICRC</a> approach at #EHF2025 
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As conflicts multiply, #IHL is under pressure. Humanitarian principles are being challenged. Neutrality is misunderstood. Access is shrinking. Aid workers are at risk. At the European Parliament, we called on the #EU to keep upholding humanity in war. 📽️ 👇

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Next week we’ll be at #EHF2025 with RedCrossEU to bring the voice of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. We’ll address today’s challenges. From growing conflicts to hurdles faced by frontline humanitarians, and explore solutions. Stay tuned 👇 ms.spr.ly/6011Sw40J

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“Through direct dialogue with state and non-state armed groups, we raise the voices of people affected by war. It’s hard to measure, but this work can prevent the worst horrors of conflict.” Eloi Fillion at #EHF2025

“Through direct dialogue with state and non-state armed groups, we raise the voices of people affected by war. It’s hard to measure, but this work can prevent the worst horrors of conflict.”

<a href="/EFillionICRC/">Eloi Fillion</a> at #EHF2025
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“Ukraine is ICRC’s largest operation, where we’ll remain for the long haul, notwithstanding a peace agreement to help families find missing loved ones and deliver vital aid alongside Ukrainian Red Cross” ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at #EHF2025

“Ukraine is ICRC’s largest operation, where we’ll remain for the long haul, notwithstanding a peace agreement to help families find missing loved ones and deliver vital aid alongside <a href="/RedCrossUkraine/">Ukrainian Red Cross</a>”

<a href="/ICRC/">ICRC</a> President Mirjana Spoljaric at #EHF2025
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“As a neutral actor, we speak to all sides to ensure respect for #IHL, protect vital services, and safely deliver aid - like in DRC, where we also supported the transport of 1,395 disarmed members of the armed forces and their families.” Patrick Youssef at #EHF2025

“As a neutral actor, we speak to all sides to ensure respect for #IHL, protect vital services, and safely deliver aid - like in DRC, where we also supported the transport of 1,395 disarmed members of the armed forces and their families.”

<a href="/PYoussefICRC/">Patrick Youssef</a> at #EHF2025
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As discussions on preparedness increase in Europe, protecting civilians must remain a priority. At the #EHF2025, the Red Cross is united in emphasizing the centrality of international humanitarian law as these discussions progress - both inside and outside Europe. RedCrossEU

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At the #EHF2025 we brought a strong and united voice to the table, together with the #BelgianRedCross and many other partners from the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Rode Kruis-Vlaanderen Croix-Rouge de Belgique

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At #EHF2025, we discussed the humanitarian response to the conflict in #Ukraine with Ukrainian Red Cross and other partners, exploring how these insights can help shape approaches to future crises.

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At #EHF2025 we talked about how integrated financing can deliver in fragile settings. In #DRC, even amid conflict, major water infrastructure became possible through collaborative finance. An example of the sustainable impact the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement aims to achieve.

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When needs soar and resources shrink, innovation in humanitarian financing becomes essential. At the #EHF2025, concrete proposals emerged, alongside a strong call for traditional donors to maintain flexible and predictable support.

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We are heartbroken by the death of two of our dear colleagues, Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal. The ICRC reiterates its urgent call for the respect and protection of civilians in Gaza.

We are heartbroken by the death of two of our dear colleagues, Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal. 

The ICRC reiterates its urgent call for the respect and protection of civilians in Gaza.
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New technologies and #AI are changing how wars are fought, impacting vulnerable people in humanitarian settings. At #EHF2025 we presented our #DeepFake booth with EPFL to raise awareness on these risks and spark meaningful conversations. Learn more 👇 ms.spr.ly/6013SgSCJ