Relief News Updates
Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families
Yemen: 153 detainees released with the support of the ICRC
- ICRC in WW II: bibliography
- Commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz
- Philippines: Statement on the release of 17 Filipino seafarers onboard Galaxy Leader vessel held in Yemen
Brazil: 2024 - promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL) and responses to the effects of armed violence
- Dialogue with the past: the ICRC and the Nazi death camps
Weaving memory: Art as a spiritual bridge between families and their missing loved ones
- Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC helps facilitate release of 3 hostages and 90 detainees, bringing hope and relief to families
South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month
ICRC President: ICRC ready to help implement agreement reached by the parties and bring hostages and detainees home
Bangladesh: Inspector General of Prisons optimistic about transforming prison system into a modern correctional model with ICRC’s support
- Uzbekistan: Ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and their translation into Uzbek (Latin script)
Sudan: Khaldia's journey through displacement tells a story of resilience amidst adversity
China: ICRC opens regional delegation in Beijing
75 years of the Geneva Conventions: States’ obligation to reduce suffering, in compliance with international humanitarian law
Asia-Pacific Naval Officers engage in dialogue on naval warfare
China: “Dialogues On Humanity” exhibition opens in Beijing- a visual journey through crisis, compassion and hope
Search for the missing: ICRC podcast series
ICRC president: Respect for international humanitarian law and answers for families of the missing crucial for Syria’s reconciliation and stability
Lebanon: ICRC president urges renewal of ceasefire and sustained humanitarian assistance to help civilians rebuild
Syria Operational Update: ICRC work in Syria (27 November - 18 December 2024)
Frequently asked questions on the ICRC’s work in Syria
Brazil: Meeting discusses protection challenges amid armed violence in north-east
Israel and the occupied territories: Obliteration of health-care system in northern Gaza puts civilians at grave risk
Armenia: Yearning to create a new life to keep love and hope alive
Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures December 2024
ICRC Head of Delegation in Syria: Detention Work Remains Our Top Priority
Azerbaijan: Empowering mine survivors through purposeful reintegration into the community
ICRC supports people with amputations in eastern Ukraine
New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts
China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises
Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award
Brazil: Members of Safer Access network discuss ways to reduce impact of armed violence
Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria
A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant
Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream
ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict
Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh
Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people?
War and international humanitarian law
Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband
Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture
- Digitale Spendenbescheinigung (ENGLISH)
- Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians
Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history
Venezuela: Medical equipment – a matter of life and death
China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time
China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa
South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar
ICRC: Humanitarian aid remains an urgent necessity to alleviate the tide of suffering in Gaza
South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference
Afghanistan: Helping a record number of children with cerebral palsy
Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia
China: Journalists discuss impact of harmful information and media’s role during humanitarian crises
Lebanon: Displaced and trading innocence for resilience in the suburbs of Beirut
Israel-Lebanon: Ceasefire an encouraging step for region exhausted by conflict
From the classroom to the courtroom: The journey of Bangladesh law students advocating for international humanitarian law
Iraq: Humanitarian Call for Witnesses from the Gulf War 1990-1991
China: High-level dialogue explores crisis reporting through Chinese and global media lenses
ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention
ICRC Activities in Syria: Facts & Figures (January - June 2024)
Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals
Afghanistan: Assisting communities grappling with the impact of climate change
Amid a worsening crisis, conflict-affected communities in North Kivu are facing growing economic distress
Speech by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on receiving the 2024 International Bridge Prize of the European City of Görlitz/Zgorzelec
Poland: Response to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine
- Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
Prisons in Africa need to be better managed in order to ensure decent conditions of detention
Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen
Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures November 2024
- Poland: The ICRC and the Swiss Embassy commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the ICRC’s response
How does stigma impact victims/survivors of sexual violence during armed conflict?
Armenia: Helping health-care professionals acquire essential life-saving skills
Bangladesh: How Amputee Football is changing the lives of women and girls with disabilities
Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: The ICRC’s efforts to provide lifesaving support amid conflict and scarcity
National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) announces 2024 funding
Handbook on data protection in humanitarian action
Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need
Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law
ICRC President concludes visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- International Conference joint IFRC-ICRC statement: Concrete actions urgently needed following commitments at the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Conference
- International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Joint Statement on the 2024 Council of Delegates Outcomes
Operational Update on Syria: ICRC Response to the fallout in Syria of escalating hostilities in Lebanon
China: Experts gather to explore Chinese traditions and international humanitarian concepts
Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks
- ICRC/IFRC Statement