Regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross covering India, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives.
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More than 160 states have worked together to identify practical steps to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and better protect people affected by armed conflict. The guidance is being published ahead of the Global IHL Dialogue in Geneva this week, and the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in December.
Covering issues ranging from the protection of essential services to the impact of new technologies in warfare, this guideline translates commitments into concrete action and puts humanity at the heart of decisions made before and during armed conflict.
The rules of war exist to limit suffering. What is needed now is the political will to put them into practice.
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ALT \"We witness emboldened warring parties adopting overly permissive or outright dismissive interpretations of international humanitarian law (IHL) that perpetuate rather than prevent suffering. What is needed now is the political will to make IHL a priority at the highest level and to uphold it in military decisions.\u201D
The Concluding Conclave, “Our Shared Legacy,” marks the conclusion of 22 years of the ICRC’s Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India. On Day 3, partners and stakeholders shared stories of what was built together: stronger services, skilled professionals, and greater inclusion
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ICRC concludes 22 years of its Physical Rehabilitation Programme in India.
WBFI President Varun Ahlawat attended the Conclave and spoke on sustainability and inclusion.
The programme ends, but its impact, partnerships and legacy must endure.
#ICRC #WBFI
@varunahlawatt @ICRC_nd – at Ghaziabad, India
Day 2 of @ICRC_nd's #PRP Concluding Conclave, “Our Shared Legacy,” with @ICMRDELHI. Thank you @nidmmhaindia for inaugurating NConSPAT-26 and stressing #AT in all phases of disaster management for persons with disabilities. #AssistiveTechnology #DisabilityInclusion
𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗡𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗧-𝟮𝟲)
The 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗡𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗧-𝟮𝟲) was inaugurated on 30 October 2026 at Tangerine Hall, Lemon Tree Premiere Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi, by 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗵𝘂𝗽 𝗩𝘆𝗮𝘀, 𝗜𝗔𝗦, 𝗘𝗗, 𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗠, as the Chief Guest. Organised under the theme “𝗖𝗼-𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮,” the conference brought together stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening the ecosystem for sustainable assistive technology provision in India.
The conference reflected the vision of the Prime Minister’s Ten-Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction, particularly its emphasis on ensuring risk coverage for all. It also highlighted the importance of mainstreaming social inclusion in disaster risk management and addressing the needs of persons with disabilities (PwDs) across all stages of disaster preparedness, response, recovery and rehabilitation.
During his inaugural address, 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗵𝘂𝗽 𝗩𝘆𝗮𝘀 highlighted the importance of assistive technology in promoting the independence, dignity and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities. He emphasised the need to integrate disability inclusion and assistive technology into all phases of disaster management, supported by accessible early-warning systems, inclusive evacuation planning and continuity of rehabilitation services. He further added that inclusive disaster risk reduction is fundamental to building resilient communities. Ensuring equitable access to assistive technology and accessible emergency services is essential to safeguarding persons with disabilities and ensuring that no one is left behind.
NIDM's engagement with #ICRC and #ICMR has contributed to continued dialogue and collaboration on issues related to disability inclusion, rehabilitation and assistive technology. This engagement also built upon NIDM's earlier participation in ICRC-led initiatives, including the ICRC-ISIL Roundtable Discussion on “Safeguarding Lives, Preserving Humanity” in October 2025, the ICRC Consultative Forum on Mass Fatality Preparedness in November 2025 and the Red Cross Learning Exchange on Heat Resilience in June 2026.
#NIDM #NConSPAT26 #AssistiveTechnology #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveDRR #DisasterRiskReduction
@HMOIndia | @ndmaindia | @NDRFHQ | @moefcc | @moesgoi | @Indiametdept | @MoHFW_INDIA | @ICRC
The ICRC’s three-day Concluding Conclave gets underway in New Delhi, reflecting on 22 years of work in physical rehabilitation and disability inclusion in India. Day 1 explored sustainable investment and local ownership to advance inclusion beyond 2026.
The sessions focused on practical pathways to sustain disability inclusion, from CSR investment with @Youth4Jobs to social financing and outcome measurement with @MobilityIN. A closing dialogue with ICMR, CURE India, AMTZ and IDEA addressed investment in assistive technology.
Alfonso Verdu Perez, Head of @ICRC_nd, opened the Inclusion Dialogue: “Rehabilitation is not only about restoring mobility.” It is also about independence, dignity and participation in society. Lasting change needs investment in institutions and trust based partnerships.
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Sometimes, a single meeting can change the lives of millions.
On 29 October 1863, in Geneva, Switzerland, 16 states and philanthropic societies gathered to shape the future of humanitarian action. Their discussions laid the foundations for national relief societies, the Red Cross emblem and the protection of the wounded and those caring for them.
Over 163 years later, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world.
ALT 163 years ago today, a landmark conference helped lay the foundations of the Red Cross. On 29 October 1863, an international conference in Geneva, Switzerland, adopted resolutions that helped lay the foundations for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Three days. Three themes. One shared legacy.
22 years of ICRC's physical rehabilitation in India, built with partners.
29 Oct: Inclusion Dialogue on Sustainability
30 Oct: NConSPAT-26, National Assistive Technology Conference
31 Oct: Concluding event
#Rehabilitation #Inclusion
ICRC New Delhi retweeted
Over 130 armed conflicts are happening in the world and millions of civilians are suffering the humanitarian consequences of them.
Respecting the rules of war is not an option: is an obligation of all parties to armed conflicts.
ALT Respecting the rules of war is not an option: it is an obligation of all parties to armed conflicts.
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With more technologies being used in armed conflict today, autonomous weapon systems and AI-enabled weapons are sometimes treated as if they were the same.
Though they could be different technologies, parties to conflicts that use them still need to comply with the rules of war.
Learn more about autonomous weapon systems on our FAQ page 👉🏼 ms.spr.ly/6013asPeP
ALT Are autonomous weapons different from the use of AI in warfare and the military? Autonomy in weapons can range from simple to highly complex systems and may or may not rely on AI, including machine learning. For example, air-defence systems can be autonomous, but they generally use simple, rule-based software rather than AI. Other weapon systems may incorporate AI but not in their functions of selecting and engaging targets. So, a weapon system that uses AI only in navigation will not necessarily be an autonomous weapon.
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"We live in a decade of war".
In a wide-ranging conversation with @LuluGNavarro of @nytimes, Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president, discusses today’s conflicts, the importance of international humanitarian law (IHL), and the urgent need to preserve space for diplomacy and peace.
Read the interview: ms.spr.ly/6013aqR8J
Watch the full conversation on @nytimes’ YouTube channel.
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📍Nepal | For families searching for loved ones after the floods, answers can also bring profound loss.
We are supporting the @NepalRedCross and authorities to help identify and safely manage the deceased, so families can know what happened.
As search and recovery operations continue across flood-affected Nepal, @ICRC_nd is reinforcing @NepalRedCross's capacity with body bags and other essential supplies, to ensure the safe, dignified and systematic management of the deceased and assist with future identification.
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Last week, MRC Governing Board Member - Youth, Abdulla Alyaan and Vice Chairperson of MRC's Complaints Committee Mamdhooh Mohamed represented the MRC at the 35th South Asia Training Session (SATS) on International Humanitarian Law in New Delhi organized by @ICRC
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Following Bhotekoshi Trishuli floods, Nepal Red Cross Society emergency clinic pharmacy is on the ground in Nuwakot, providing essential medicines and free healthcare support to affected community members. Dedicated volunteers ensuring vital medical care reaches those in need.
In the Maldives, Alfonso Verdú Pérez, Head of @ICRC_nd held productive discussions with @MoDmv, @MoFAmv, @NDMAmv, @CorrectionsMv and @maldivianrc on #IHL, Global IHL Initiative, emergency preparedness & response identifying areas for further cooperation➡️ms.spr.ly/6013a5o0c
Grateful to the Commissioner of Prisons and Senior Management for a warm welcome and productive discussion. @ICRC_nd remains committed to supporting @CorrectionsMv, drawing upon ICRC's longstanding work with detention authorities on prison systems worldwide.
Commissioner of Prisons and Senior Management meets with Mr Alfonso Verdú Pérez, Head of Regional Delegation at International Committee of the Red Cross @ICRC today at MCS Headquarters. The meeting included discussions on mutual cooperation and potential areas of assistance, highlighting the need for capacity-building of MCS officers and staff.
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ICRC New Delhi retweeted
Humanitarian workers are being killed, injured and attacked at alarming levels.
Protecting them is not optional. It is an obligation under international humanitarian law — and essential to reaching people caught in conflict.
In New York, as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric called on States to turn commitments into action: ensure respect for international humanitarian law and protect those working to save lives.
The safety of humanitarian personnel is inseparable from the safety of the people they serve.
Even war has limits.
Read the full statement 👉🏼 ms.spr.ly/6017agFmR
Learn more about the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel: @GOF_PHP