ALT Respecting the rules of war is not an option: it is an obligation of all parties to armed conflicts.
ALT Neutrality does not mean indifference. We can help. Wars would be worse without someone who could talk to both sides.
ALT Sudan In recent weeks, aerial attacks across the country have caused a worrying increase in civilian harm. Most of the attacks were likely carried out by armed drones. Residential areas, markets and areas sheltering displaced populations have been particularly affected, with hundreds of people reportedly killed. This raises grave concerns about the protection of civilians and risks aggravating the world\u2019s largest humanitarian crisis Right now, we are supporting hospitals across Sudan with essential medical supplies, specialist surgical teams and other assistance to help absorb the influx of war-wounded. We urge all sides to take into account the foreseeable humanitarian consequences of using armed drones, particularly in populated areas.
ALT Today, we participated in the repatriation of the remains of fallen soldiers between Russia and Ukraine, as agreed by the parties. Since 2022, we have supported and observed 69 such repatriations. Behind every repatriation are families who have waited for months or years. Each one is a step towards giving the dead back their names, while laying them to rest with dignity can finally allow families to grieve. We remain committed to supporting efforts to uphold the dignity of the deceased and promote the respectful handling of their remains. The responsibility for identifying the deceased and returning their remains to their families lies with the parties to the conflict.
ALT 3.3 million people living in informal displacement settlements face the risk of further hardship as potentially record-breaking El Ni\u00F1o intensifies. We are working alongside local communities and the Somali Red Crescent Society to help them prepare to stay safe as the water rises.
ALT Yemen
ALT With renewed hostilities in Tigray and continued armed violence in Amhara, communities already worn down by years of armed conflict are bearing the worse consequences of the fighting. This is how we support them alongside the Ethiopian Red Cross Society
ALT To support health workers as they continue caring for the wounded and sick amid the hostilities, we have supported 33 health facilities in Tigray and 32 in Amhara.
ALT On 28 September, acting as a neutral intermediary, we facilitated the evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray, to Semera, Afar, following dialogue and agreement with the parties concerned.
ALT For communities facing waves of displacement and disrupted essential services, we\u2019ve pre-positioned 6,000 household kits in Tigray and 2,000 in Amhara, with another 2,400 kits ready for distribution to recently displaced civilians in Afar.
ALT Distance does not absolve responsibility. Like any other weapon, drones must be used in full compliance with the rules of war. Drone operators and their commanders remain legally accountable for the effects of their actions, just like any other combatant.
ALT Learning how to manage stress helps me keep doing my job while taking care of myself.\u201D Erline Alphelon First aid responder
ALT Through support sessions and training, humanitarian responders learn to recognize their stress reactions and develop ways to cope and look after themselves while caring for others.
ALT For Erline, learning to recognize and process her emotions has helped her work through difficult interventions and feel better prepared for the next call.
