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.
📍Afghanistan | For a child with a disability, regaining mobility can mean relying less on others and having the possibility to shape their own future more independently.
From January to June 2026, more than 105,000 people received rehabilitation services through the seven
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 and humanitarian workers are protected along with the hospitals they work in and
In armed conflicts, no matter when, no matter who says the opposite: civilians must be protected and respected. Without excuses.
Under international humanitarian law, every party to a conflict must follow this essential rule.
Even wars have limits. #IHL
