International Committee of the Red Cross

International Committee of the Red Cross

International Committee of the Red Cross

Central African Republic: Clean drinking water remains a luxury

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 14:02

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Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 13:21

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The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 12:00

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Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings

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Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 12:13

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IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 12:00

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Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 07:40

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Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 17:31

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Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 14:44

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Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis

Monday, October 14, 2024 - 14:21

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Information for people affected by the conflict in Lebanon

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 20:34

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Syria: Twinning the Judiciary and Forensic to Address Complex Humanitarian Challenges

Sunday, October 13, 2024 - 17:25

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Draft environmental and social safeguard documents for consultation: Myanmar Community Assistance Livelihood Project (MCLAP)

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 17:50

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ICRC congratulates Nihon Hidankyo on Nobel Peace Prize and work to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 13:46

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Budapest: Remembering the ICRC Delegate who saved Jewish children during WWII

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 12:25

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Poland: The ICRC supports National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases of persons missing in relation to international armed conflict in Ukraine

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 11:28

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Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict

Thursday, October 10, 2024 - 15:40

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Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 11:53

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SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 09:46

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Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures October 2024

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 00:00

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ICRC Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Annual Review 2023

Monday, October 7, 2024 - 11:07

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Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: “Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected”

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 20:26

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Gaza: A year of loss and pain

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 09:00

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Israel: A year of loss and pain

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 11:00

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Lebanon: ICRC delivers lifesaving medical supplies to Beirut amid ongoing escalation

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 13:14

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A year of loss and pain: ICRC appeals for human dignity and urgent action to ease suffering

Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 11:23

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Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 17:28

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Middle East: The ICRC urgently calls on all parties to protect civilians

Friday, October 4, 2024 - 11:02

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International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 11:00

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Israel and the Occupied Territories: Key Facts and Figures (7 October 2023 – 25 September 2024)

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 13:48

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Coordination Mechanism Continues Work to Search for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:19

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Ukraine: As Winter Approaches, Communities Prepare

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 09:00

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In the third year since the escalation of the armed conflict, communities in Eastern Ukraine prepare for the coming winter.

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Armenia: Capturing the stories of waiting and yearning

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 13:54

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Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa launch a global initiative to galvanise political commitment to international humanitarian law and call for a high-level meeting to uphold humanity in war in 2026

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 19:00

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27 September 2024

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High-level initiative on international humanitarian law

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 19:00

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Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 12:34

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ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: We must continue to raise awareness of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 18:35

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Speech by Mirjana Spoljaric at the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Signing Ceremony, 24 September 2024

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Nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to humanity

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 23:50

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Joint Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, New York.

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ICRC Emergency Response in Lebanon

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 17:15

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ICRC Statement at the UN Summit of the Future

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 16:55

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Delivered by Mr. Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer, ICRC Delegation to the United Nations in New York.

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Ukraine: As a new school year begins, safety lessons about the dangers of explosive ordnance remain vital

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 09:00

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Azerbaijan: The inspiring journey of Sevda and her family rebuilding their lives

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 15:09

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2024 ICRC report on IHL and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 08:00

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Building a culture of compliance for IHL to protect humanity in today’s and future conflicts

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Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas): ICRC ready to carry out further forensic work

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 20:06

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ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: International humanitarian law was created to move beyond division, paving the way from polarization to peace

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 18:22

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Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Briefing to the UN Security Council – Maintenance of International Peace and Security, 25 September 2024, New York

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Middle East: Protection of civilians urgently needed as violence escalates

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 09:16

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Cambodia: Battambang’s wheelchair basketball court gets a roof

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 06:30

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West Africa: Red Cross teams increase humanitarian assistance after floods hit conflict areas

Friday, September 20, 2024 - 11:32

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Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and Launch of IHL Ambassadors Caucus Group

Friday, September 20, 2024 - 10:02

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Philippines: Our humanitarian impact from January to June 2024

Friday, September 20, 2024 - 04:47

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Executive Summary: Evaluation of the Prevention and Influence work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima (Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru)

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 15:54

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Brazil: Seminar marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and promotes international humanitarian law

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 18:42

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Afghanistan: Vocational training empowers people with disabilities and fosters social inclusion

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 08:10

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Preserving our common humanity – 75 years of the Geneva Conventions

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 17:00

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In a polarized world, the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is a vital platform for principled humanitarian action

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 13:00

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Torture and other forms of ill-treatment: The definitions used by the ICRC

Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 16:10

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ICRC president concludes visit to Moscow

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 16:05

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China: ICRC VP calls for strengthening global security governance through IHL

Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 12:34

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ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss pressing humanitarian issues

Monday, September 16, 2024 - 09:00

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ICRC Impact in Ethiopia: January - June 2024 Bulletin

Friday, September 13, 2024 - 11:43

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China: ICRC signs MoU with ACBASR to help Chinese enterprises improve overseas practices

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 16:26

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Republic of Korea: Upholding humanitarian principles amid security crises in an interconnected world

Friday, September 13, 2024 - 08:09

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Ukraine: 3 ICRC staff killed after shelling hits aid distribution site in Donetsk region

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 15:00

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Media Advisory

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 10:31

Invitation to Representatives of the Media

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Armenia: Finding strength through helping others

Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 00:00

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Republic of Korea: Preserving humanity in war by upholding the Geneva Conventions

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 14:32

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It is up to States Parties and the broader Convention community to defend and promote the norms of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 17:34

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A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

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Cameroon: Humanitarian reporting awards

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 14:48

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

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ICRC Vice-President Dr Gilles Carbonnier: The international community must urgently take deliberate steps and lead towards effectively protecting civilians

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 12:27

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High-level Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, at the 12th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, 10-13 September 2024, Geneva

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ICRC President: Rising humanitarian needs in Myanmar demand urgent action

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 10:01

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ICRC Water and Habitat training courses for engineers and technical staff

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 08:45

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Mali: The struggle for food security in Ménaka

Friday, September 6, 2024 - 13:40

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Haiti: Under chronic stress and in constant fear, health workers strive to save lives

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 10:50

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Philippines: Families of missing people from 2017 Marawi conflict honour loved ones, urge government to provide support and answers

Monday, September 2, 2024 - 09:00

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Guidelines on the use of the red cross emblem and the name and logo of the ICRC for fundraising purposes

Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 10:59

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Myanmar: Our impact on the ground - January to June 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 13:50

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Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures September 2024

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 07:48

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Resiliance and hope: The untold stories of the families of the missing

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 10:44

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Azerbaijan: Dozens of families received answers they were waiting for

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 14:38

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Missing persons must be searched for, their families must receive answers

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 00:18

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International Day of the Disappeared, 30 August 2024

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The last goodbye…

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 11:17

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Call for Applications: The 2024 Essay Competition on the topic “Digitalization of Armed Conflicts”

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 00:00

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The Missing: The wound that never heals

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 08:17

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Israel and the Occupied Territories: International Day of the Disappeared

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 07:30

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Africa: Cases of missing persons registered with ICRC rise 75 per cent in five years

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 16:41

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Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared: Supporting Syrian Families of Missing Persons

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 13:55

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The ICRC’s Assembly elects a new member

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 13:47

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Summary of operational facts and figures, January to June 2024

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 07:16

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International Day of the Disappeared 2024: The challenge of coordinated action in Latin America

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 09:37

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‘Awful but lawful’ military tactics are undermining the Geneva Conventions

Monday, September 2, 2024 - 13:03

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African Union: ICRC Calls for Stronger Protection of Education in Conflict-Affected Africa

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 08:56

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Iraq: For families of missing persons, the search continues. Every missing person deserves to be found.

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 09:00

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Ethical Content-Gathering For Public Communications

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 11:11

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Guidelines to ensure we treat people with dignity, respect and care when gathering content for public communications

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Lebanon: ICRC on the ground

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 17:18

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South Sudan: ICRC's life-saving aid brings hope for thousands of refugees and returnees displaced by conflict

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 16:15

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Iraq: Providing access to legal support for families of missing persons

Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 11:11

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Sudan: Thousands of civilians trapped in fighting have nowhere safe to go

Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 09:39

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75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions: Rediscovering and reviving African humanitarian traditions

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 12:34

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The Arms Trade Treaty must be faithfully implemented to prevent serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law

Monday, August 19, 2024 - 17:55

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ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric addresses the Tenth Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty on World Humanitarian Day

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ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: A human life is a human life

Monday, August 12, 2024 - 15:43

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In a speech at a media briefing on the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric calls for the world to recommit to the framework for armed conflict that follows the premise of protecting life instead of justifying death

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