ICRC
@ICRC
100 countries, 1 humanitarian mission: to uphold #IHL and protect + assist people affected by armed conflicts and violence.
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https://icrc.org 26-10-2009 11:05:15
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⚖️The rules of war are clear.
Attacks against:
🏥 hospitals
🧑⚕️medical personnel
🚑 ambulances
disrupt healthcare services, limiting access for civilians and those in need.
They are #NotATarget .
The destruction and harm inflicted upon civilians by heavy explosive weapons is not an acceptable nor inevitable by-product of urban warfare.
We call on all states to join the Political Declaration #EWIPAOslo
'We are witnessing a global & collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts': Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President.
Read her statement for the 1st follow-up conference for the implementation of the Declaration on explosive weapons 👇🏽
#EWIPAOslo
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When heavy explosive weapons hit cities, the visible horrors are just the beginning.
Over and over again, in armed conflicts worldwide, we see ongoing suffering.
Let's call for all States to sign the EWIPA Political Declaration. #EWIPAOslo
Our health assistance in #Afghanistan include the support of critical programs such as pre-hospital care programs, donation of medical items, emergency/trauma care, health in detention & primary health care and more.
Learn more: bit.ly/3vEvjcD