When humanitarian workers and volunteers are not protected, the people we serve are the ones who suffer the most. Violence against humanitarians must stop.

The recent escalation of hostilities in Yemen has left countless families in anguish. Since July 2026, we have received over 1,800 tracing requests from families looking for missing loved ones. Families have the right to know the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones.

Respecting the rules of war is not a choice, it is a legal and moral obligation for all parties to armed conflicts. When these rules are ignored, civilians and all those who are not taking part in hostilities are the ones who endure the most horrendous consequences.

📍Myanmar | After stepping on a landmine and losing both legs, Daw Khin San struggled to adjust to her new reality. At the ICRC-supported Myitkyina rehabilitation centre, she is now receiving mental health support and learning to walk again with her new prosthetic limbs.

Killing or injuring healthcare workers, bombing hospitals, and targeting ambulances aren't just "war consequences." They are a collapse of humanity. Under international humanitarian law, patients & healthcare workers are protected along with the hospitals they work in & the ambulances they rely on.

Protecting humanitarian personnel is not a favour to our organizations. It is an obligation and, more importantly, a lifeline for people affected by armed conflicts, violence and crises.

We mourn the tragic loss of Ismael Mulindwa, an ambulance driver with the Uganda Red Cross Society, who was injured during a violent incident while supporting the Ebola response in the DRC. On 1st October, he succumbed to his injuries. Our condolences go out to his family, friends & colleagues.

In armed conflict, hunger should never become a weapon. Protecting the resources people depend on and ensuring humanitarian relief can reach those in need are essential to preventing food insecurity from deepening into a humanitarian crisis.

📍Somalia | Fighting in urban areas is taking a heavy toll on civilians in Baidoa. Antoine Grand, head of delegation in Somalia, shares 👇🏽

🎒 Students are civilians. ✏️ Teachers are too. 🏫 Schools are civilian buildings. All of them are protected by the rules of war.

Attacks on: Museums Religious sites Historic monuments Libraries Are attacks on: Our identity. Our history. Our humanity. Cultural property and places of worship are protected under international humanitarian law. Even during war.

📍Ethiopia | Today, we transferred 161 persons out of Tigray, acting as a neutral and independent intermediary, based on the request and approval of all authorities concerned. Read more 👇🏽

Civilians must be protected and respected, always. Parties to conflicts are the only ones with enough power to enforce the rules of war, transform them into reality, and save lives.