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International Committee of the Red Cross: On the ground in over 80 countries, providing humanitarian aid to victims of conflict and violence.

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  1. 2 hours ago

    From a bedroom to a makeshift hospital ward. With ’s health system near collapse, many are forced to care for their injured loved ones at home. "The pain is unbearable, but I try not to scream. I don't want my family to spend more money on drugs.”

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  2. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    is among the most pressing needs of people affected by war. We have decided to partner with to create solutions for people and communities in protracted crisis.

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  3. 12 hours ago

    Decimated by war, the streets of the old city of lie in ruins.

    4 replies . 69 retweets 69 likes
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  4. 14 hours ago

    Life will never be the same for families returning home to , . 6.3 million people still remain displaced within the country.

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  5. 16 hours ago

    South Sudan is a country the size France, yet it has only 300 kilometres of paved roads. With 6 million people reliant on aid, getting to those in need can be an arduous journey:

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  6. Jul 4

    In 2017, we reunited 980 families separated by conflict. In 2016, 910 families. In 2015, 1,074 families. In 2014, 1,058 families. In 2013, 1,736 families. Families belong together.

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  7. Jul 4

    These three girls: -live in a war zone. -don’t receive proper education. -spend hours queuing to receive aid. No child should lose their childhood to conflict.

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    Jul 3

    The tragedy of losing their lives in the Mediterranean continues - yet makes the headlines less and less:

    1 reply . 36 retweets 60 likes
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    Jul 4

    “I met those who stayed and those who left, it’s clear that people are suffering on both sides.” President is concerned that humanitarian help alone won’t solve the crisis in and

    1 reply . 19 retweets 24 likes
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  10. Jul 3

    After years of fighting in , the battle is over. But life still remains a daily struggle for the 11 million people still in need of assistance in the country.

    2 replies . 66 retweets 94 likes
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  11. Jul 3

    Under gunfire and on the run, Norbert was separated from his brother in Congo. 5 years later, we brought them back together. “That was the happiest day of my life.”

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    Jul 3

    In 20 years will we still be talking about huge numbers of people living in desperate conditions in Cox’s Bazar camps? The children I met deserve a better future. They must not become a new generation living in 'emergency' conditions. My statement:

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  13. Jul 3

    Around the world, millions of children are deprived of education. In countries affected by conflict, girls are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school than boys.

    3 replies . 81 retweets 96 likes
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  14. Jul 2

    "I met those who stayed and those who left and it is clear that people are suffering on both sides." on his latest visit to and :

    4 replies . 33 retweets 53 likes
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  15. Jul 2

    today: * More than 80% of the population needs aid. * Only 45% of health facilities are functioning. * On average 20 people die every day, many from treatable wounds and curable illnesses.

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  16. Jul 2

    Join us LIVE now at ! President Peter Maurer shares his final statement and insights from both sides of the border.

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  17. Jul 2

    Over 15,000 children. That’s how many children we’re trying to find today who have gone missing because of conflict. Each of them with a family desperate for news.

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  18. Jul 2

    We know first-hand the pain family separation can cause. That's why reuniting families is at the heart of our work around the world.

    2 replies . 61 retweets 96 likes
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    Jul 1

    This is the moment Fardowso spoke to her mother for the first time in 16 years. She fled to from and lost contact with the rest of her family. Helping Fardowso to reconnect with her family is our .

    8 replies . 61 retweets 204 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Jul 2

    The pain of not having news of loved ones is acute. Rokima, who I met in a Cox’s Bazar camp, is waiting to hear about her mother and brother who remain in Myanmar. and will help to trace them. My heart goes out to her and to so many others here awaiting news.

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