We work to prevent & treat malnutrition in communities affected by conflict & violence.

In response to food insecurity in the region, ICRC is supporting 29 health posts to treat malnourished children, pregnant & lactating women in #Tigray .

However, the needs remain high. 👇

'We had never heard about the rules of war before. Today we got a better understanding.” participant.

ICRC conducted an awareness-raising session on international humanitarian law, & its activities for 240 militias in Mendi, Kiltu Kara, Nedjo, & Leta Sibu West Wellega, #Oromia

Armed conflict and violence severely disrupt health services.

ICRC is supporting over 100 health facilities in #Ethiopia to ensure access to health care for women, children, elderly, the chronically ill, and the wounded.

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Meet 11 years old Makbel,

Wheelchair tennis trainee of an ICRC-supported project.

He suffered from cerebral palsy and was unable to walk. Now he is learning how to play wheelchair tennis.

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The ICRC welcomes the adoption of UNSCR 2730, which serves as a clear reminder of the absolute necessity and obligation for all parties of armed conflicts to respect and protect humanitarian personnel, their premises, and assets.

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“The harvest from one cutting could be a dinner for the entire family.”

ICRC conducted post-harvest monitoring & training on the production & replication of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato vines for 455 households in conflict-affected areas of Lugo,& Gadisa Oda, East Wellega #Oromia

Implementing Police executive powers must follow international standards for the protection of individual rights.

ICRC with #Oromia police college & affiliated training centers, organized a two-day event for 20 police trainers as part of continuous professional training.

One of the most unique aspects of ICRC is working in detention.

We visit detainees for a very simple reason: humanity.

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Livestock vaccination helps to protect pastoralist's livelihood in conflict-affected areas.

Through ICRC Livestock vaccination programme 584, 846 animals were vaccinated & 26,242 were treated against diseases in 5 woredas of #Afar region benefiting more than 17,700 households.

Judicial sector plays a key role in the implementation of international humanitarian law(IHL).

ICRC organized a 2-day seminar for 35 Prosecutors to enable them better understand & apply #IHL in their work of investigating & prosecuting crimes including serious violations of IHL

Conflict puts pressure on health facilities to treat the wounded.

ICRC donated emergency medical supplies to Tach Gayint and Nefas Mewucha Primary Health Centres in South Gondar, #Amhara region to provide health care for the wounded and sick.

In our #ThrowbackThursday today.

In 2021, the ICRC installed 💧 handpumps and generators to provide clean water to the people in Adigrat and Mekelle towns #Tigray region.

The wounded and sick need immediate treatment to get better.

ICRC delivered emergency medical kits and other medical items to Asbuli Primary Health Center Sitti zone, #Somali Regional State.

#Ethiopia

#Amhara Water Authority and ICRC completed the restoration of the water system in Tilili, Awi zone and Keranio, West Gojam which benefited 85, 000 people.

So far, we have enabled 800,000 people in 14 cities of #Amhara to have access to safe and clean water.

#Ethiopia

“Medicines and medical items should be stored properly for best use.”

ICRC donated emergency medical items and technical support to Godgod Health Centre in #Somali Regional State #Ethiopia .

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In our #ThrowbackThursday today.

ICRC is working to complete the solar-powered energy water supply by the end of 2024. Which will benefit 70,000 residents of #Lalibela .

“I give with joy, and the joy I give is a reward!”

Today we celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day with Ethiopian Red Cross Society by blood donations.

#RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

#WorldRedCrescentDay

Today is the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

As the scale of human suffering linked to armed conflicts is immense, we promote respect for human dignity and respond to the needs with compassion.

Keep humanity alive!

#RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

We work to reconnect families separated by conflict.

ICRC trained 23 Ethiopian Red Cross Society volunteers on registering separated & missing persons, & on how to provide information to families in Metema, Kumer and Allemwach camps in West and North Gondar, #Amhara Region.

Wounded patients need emergency medical treatment to survive and recover.

ICRC delivered lifesaving medicines and medical consumables to Bike General Hospital in Sitti Zone of #Somali Regional State and Mohammed Aklie Memorial General Hospital in #Afar Region.

#Ethiopia