International Committee of the Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
Cyber operations create additional risks for people’s security and well-being
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0200
Statement | Minister Cho Tae-yul, Excellencies,The International Committee of the Red Cross shares the Republic of Korea's concern about the potential human cost of cyber operations during armed conflict.The ICRC works to protect and assist people affected by ov
The ICRC’s Assembly elects a new member
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0200
News release | Ms Sapina is an experienced leader in the humanitarian sector.
Humanitarian Visa d’Or: Hugh Kinsella Cunningham wins for documenting the plight of civilians in the DRC
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:15:00 +0200
Article | On 18 June 2024, for its 14th edition, the ICRC’s Humanitarian Visa d’Or was awarded to freelance photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham for his remarkable reporting on civilians caught up in the armed conflict in eastern DR Congo.
China: Regional seminar held to empower military's operational legal advisors
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0200
Article | The ICRC and the International College of Defense Studies (ICDS) at the National Defense University of the Chinese PLA co-hosted the Asia-Pacific Operational Legal Advisors Seminar from June 12 to 14, 2024, in Beijing, China.
Bangladesh: 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 — Call for Registration
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:45:00 +0200
Article | The ICRC, in partnership with the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), will organize the 15th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition, Bangladesh national rounds, from 27 to 28 September 2024 at the IUB.
Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:45:00 +0200
Article | © Aida Aliyeva/ICRCHanding over the remains of a missing person is the final stage of a complex process which involves collecting information about a missing person, conducting searches and exhumations, recovering remains and performing forensic exam
Families of people missing or captured in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict visit ICRC headquarters in Geneva
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:30:00 +0200
News release | The ICRC is working to clarify the fate of 28,000 persons sought by their families on both sides. Those persons may have been captured, killed or may have lost contact with their loved ones after fleeing their homes.
“I was afraid to tell anyone” – supporting survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:30:00 +0200
Article | 'Listening houses' run by the Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo offer sanctuary and support to survivors and other victims of conflict. These are some of their stories.
ICRC: "The humanitarian tragedy of missing persons urgently requires a more determined international response"
Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:15:00 +0200
Statement | Madame Chair,Thank you for convening a meeting on this important topic and for inviting the ICRC to speak.Staggering numbers of people are going missing in today's conflicts.
South Sudan: ICRC delivers assistance to communities fleeing the conflict in Sudan
Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:45:00 +0200
Photo gallery | Since the conflict in Sudan started in April 2023, more than 650,000 people have fled to neighboring South Sudan. Tens of thousands of them have sought refuge in Boro Medina, a city in Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State.
The Geneva Conventions insist: Every human life is equally worth protection
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:30:00 +0200
Statement | Excellencies, ministers, colleaguesI have two calls today: First both the letter and the spirit of the Geneva Conventions must be faithfully implemented.
ICRC and Swiss Embassy in Kuwait host film screening and discussion to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:15:00 +0200
News release | The screening featured a short film outlining the origins of the Geneva Conventions, examples of their successful application, and their continued relevance in the face of ongoing and emerging challenges.
Torture and ill treatment: The ICRC's position and commitment
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0200
Article | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is dedicated to preventing and addressing torture and all other forms of cruel, inhuman, degrading, or humiliating treatment in armed conflict and other situations of violence.
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA24/00043 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Synthetic Blanket
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0200
Article | Dear Madam/Sir,The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA24/00043) to establish a new 3-year Framework Agreement for Synthetic Blanket.Please find all pertinent infor
Bangladesh: Safe sludge disposal improves health of people in Teknaf Municipality
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0200
Article | In Teknaf Municipality, where around 30,000 residents live, the lack of safe sanitary solutions had created a cycle of health hazards and environmental degradation especially following the influx of people from Rakhine escaping violence in 2017.
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from 7 October 2023 to 31 May 2024
Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0200
Article | Building on its strong mandate and longstanding presence, and initially drawing on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) swiftly adjusted and scaled up its response to address new needs in Israel and Gaz
African Union: AU, ICRC, and WFP Join Forces in Exhibition Highlighting Humanitarian Action in Africa
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0200
Article | The exhibition served as a platform to share the ICRC's extensive work in providing humanitarian protection and assistance to victims of war and armed violence across Africa.
Pakistan: The Humanitarian Podcast on the power of volunteerism
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:45:00 +0200
Video | The fourth episode of "The Humanitarian Podcast", features Misbah Mushtaq, assistant director of the Youth and Volunteer programme at Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC).
Mongolia: Advanced training session on international humanitarian law organized to strengthen regional expertise
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0200
Article | The ICRC and the MRCS co-hosted the 2024 Asia-Pacific Advanced Session on International Humanitarian Law from June 1 to June 5, 2024, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
A Call to Humanity: Reflecting on the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0200
Article | On 5th June, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Belgian Red Cross and the Belgian EU Presidency, organised a high-level event to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and to explore their enduring legacy.The high-level pa
Council of the EU calls for better protection in humanitarian aid
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:30:00 +0200
Article | The Council of the EU recently approved Council conclusions on protection in humanitarian settings to help reduce the lack of protection of people affected by conflicts and violence and the constraints faced by humanitarian actors, including related
DR Congo: The ICRC suspends food aid for displaced people in Kanyabayonga
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:45:00 +0200
News release | "We were able to distribute food to 29,046 people out of the 58,000 we sought to help.
Arms transfers to parties to armed conflict: what the law says
Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:15:00 +0200
Article | To prevent the devastating harm that results from the widespread availability and misuse of weapons, upholding respect for IHL and promoting responsible action and restraint in the international arms trade remain pressing humanitarian imperatives.
ICRC President: "We must adopt a human-centered approach to the development and use of new technologies"
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 11:15:00 +0200
Statement | Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Shangri-La Dialogue, Special Session 5: AI, Cyber Defence and Future Warfare – 1 June 2024, Singapore.
Qatar Fund for Development and ICRC Successfully Conclude Humanitarian Project in Libya
Thu, 30 May 2024 14:15:00 +0200
Article | In the wake of the devastating floods in the city of Derna, the project’s scope was swiftly adapted to enhance the emergency response efforts.
Pakistan: Strengthening law enforcement capacities in Balochistan
Thu, 30 May 2024 13:00:00 +0200
Article | In a landmark initiative aimed at bolstering law enforcement capacities in the conflict-affected province of Balochistan, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Pakistan and the University of Balochistan in Quetta partnered to conduct
Job vacancies in Gaza - ILOT
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:15:00 +0200
Article | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with ass
Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992–1993 armed conflict in Abkhazia
Wed, 29 May 2024 15:00:00 +0200
Article | Besides an update on the progress made since the last meeting, held in December 2023, the discussions emphasized the need to search for additional information on possible burial sites and the ongoing challenges related to the identification process m
Embassy of Canada and ICRC Conclude Insightful Alumni Discussion on Humanitarian Efforts to Mark World Red Cross Day
Wed, 29 May 2024 11:15:00 +0200
News release | The event, marking World Red Cross Day and the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, featured Mamadou Sow, the ICRC’s Regional Head of Delegation for the GCC, who shared personal insights and experiences from the frontlines working in the human
Media competition on “the relevance of the International Humanitarian Law in contemporary armed conflicts”
Wed, 29 May 2024 08:30:00 +0200
Article | Launched as part of the International Committee of the Red Cross's activities marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, this media competition of best report on International Humanitarian Law is an opportunity for journalists in Dhaka t
Ethiopia: Thousands of people unable to access healthcare services after upsurge in violence
Wed, 29 May 2024 08:15:00 +0200
Article | The conflict in Amhara region, which began in August 2023, has disrupted the provision of healthcare and attempts to resupply medicines and medical supplies have become difficult.
75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions – “The one set of rules we all agree on”
Tue, 28 May 2024 08:45:00 +0200
Article | 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, providing an opportunity to reflect on their fundamental role in protecting people affected by armed conflict.
China: Participants discuss how international humanitarian law fosters peace
Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 +0200
Article | On May 25, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Jilin University jointly organised a seminar titled “75 Years of the Four 1949 Geneva Conventions: International Humanitarian Law and Peace” in Changchun, Jilin Province, China.
Myanmar: A repairperson fixing her life and helping others
Mon, 27 May 2024 09:15:00 +0200
Photo gallery | Watching Ma San San Maw at work as a repairperson, tightening screws and fixing prostheses and orthoses for people with disabilities, can be quite interesting.
Requests for information about people held during Spanish Civil War or Second World War: Quarterly limit reached
Mon, 27 May 2024 09:15:00 +0200
Article | Regarding a request for information about someone held as a prisoner of war or civilian internee during the Spanish Civil War or the Second World War.The maximum number of requests that our staff can deal with has been reached (Learn more).
Requests for information about people held during Spanish Civil War or Second World War
Mon, 27 May 2024 09:15:00 +0200
Article | Regarding a request for information about someone held as a prisoner of war or civilian internee during the Spanish Civil War or the Second World War.In accordance with the ICRC's regulations on access to its archives, the Agency Archives may have in
Syria: Facts and figures 2023
Sun, 26 May 2024 11:30:00 +0200
Report | Over a decade on, millions of people across Syria continue to bear the brunt of a conflict compounded by several crises.
Yemen: 113 detainees released with the support of the ICRC
Sun, 26 May 2024 08:45:00 +0200
News release | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) supports the unilateral release of 113 detainees in Sana's.
UNSCR 2730 is an urgent and timely reminder of parties’ obligations to respect and protect humanitarian personnel
Fri, 24 May 2024 16:15:00 +0200
News release | This obligation is a duty for parties to a conflict and a collective responsibility of all states to uphold that rule; states must also ensure respect for international humanitarian law as a whole.Just as the civilian population is paying an increasi
Poland: Essay competition on potential impact of disinformation and hate speech in armed conflict is launched
Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:00 +0200
Article | In an event designed to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, graduate students in Poland are being invited to participate in an essay competition about the effect disinformation and hate speech have on people experiencing conflict.
Brazil: ICRC Launches Documentary on the Humanitarian Impacts of Armed Violence
Wed, 22 May 2024 18:15:00 +0200
Article | On May 21, 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) premiered the documentary “It’s more than you see: The invisible impacts of armed violence” in Fortaleza, the capital of the Brazilian state of Ceará, located in the northeast regio
Peru: Projects that transform life in prison
Wed, 22 May 2024 17:15:00 +0200
Article | A variety of projects have been developed to improve the lives of people deprived of their liberty in Peru.
Armenia: Waiting to recover health and reunite with husband
Wed, 22 May 2024 10:15:00 +0200
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ICRC President: "People caught in armed conflict need actions, not words"
Tue, 21 May 2024 15:30:00 +0200
Article | Check against deliveryMr President,Thank you for inviting me to address the Council on this important topic.In 1999, when former ICRC President Cornelio Sommaruga briefed this body, he spoke of 20 active conflicts.
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00038 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Multi-purpose Tent 45m2
Fri, 17 May 2024 22:45:00 +0200
Article | Dear Madam/Sir,The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00038) to establish a new 3-year Framework Agreement for Multi-purpose Tent 45m2.Please find all pertinent inf
Republic of Korea: ICRC and KOICA sign agreement to help people affected by armed conflict and violence
Fri, 17 May 2024 08:30:00 +0200
News release | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 14 May 2024.
Ukraine: As fighting intensifies around Kharkiv, ICRC increases support for displaced people
Thu, 16 May 2024 14:15:00 +0200
News release | While many of the 8,000 people reported to have left have found refuge with host families and relatives, civilians from the border areas continue to arrive at collective shelters in Kharkiv city.The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has
5 years of the ICRC in Fortaleza
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:00:00 +0200
Article | 5 Years of the ICRC in FortalezaThe organization establishes itself as a key humanitarian actor.The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been present in Fortaleza for five years, collaborating with municipal and state authorities and c
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00002 - 3-year Frame Agreement – WHO-approved Mosquito Net LLIN 190x180x150cm 230H
Wed, 15 May 2024 15:00:00 +0200
Article | Dear Madam/Sir,The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00002) to establish a 3-year Framework Agreement for WHO-approved Mosquito Net LLIN 190x180x150cm 230H.Please
Counting the dead 2020–2021: A new report on the migrants dying on Europe’s borders
Wed, 15 May 2024 11:30:00 +0200
Report | This report is an updated version of the original Counting the Dead report, published in 2022, which covered the period from 2014 to 2019.
Red Cross opens new 60-bed field hospital in Gaza
Tue, 14 May 2024 08:30:00 +0200
News release | Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and 12 Red Cross National Societies (or their branch) are combining efforts to open a field hospital in Rafah, Gaza, to help address the overwhelming medical needs emanating from the
Double jeopardy – during and after conflict: The human cost of weapon contamination in Asia-Pacific
Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 +0200
Article | We bring to you stories from Afghanistan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan and the Philippines, of people who give a name and face to the human cost of weapon contamination in the Asia-Pacific region.
China: ICRC Director General's visit reflects growing engagement with China
Sat, 11 May 2024 06:45:00 +0200
News release | The Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Pierre Krähenbühl, concluded a 3-day visit to China on May 9, 2024.
Myanmar: One priceless phone call keeps hope alive
Fri, 10 May 2024 11:00:00 +0200
Article | The Restoring Family Links (RFL) service of the ICRC helps trace missing and separated family members. They took Daw Be Be's request and started the search for her grandson.
African Union, ICRC Roundtable Seeks Innovative Tech Solutions for Landmine Clearance in Africa
Thu, 09 May 2024 10:45:00 +0200
Article | The roundtable brought together representatives from 8 high-risk African Member States alongside countries with successful demining programs. Operational demining actors such as UNMAS also participated.
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024: Keeping humanity alive!
Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 +0200
News release | BAGHDAD, May 8, 2024 – In a world inundated by conflict, disasters, and unprecedented challenges preserving humanity becomes our beacon of hope.
Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024
Tue, 07 May 2024 14:30:00 +0200
Article | On 8 May, we commemorate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, and celebrate local to global humanitarian action.
Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and negotiations
Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:00 +0200
News release | As instructions to evacuate certain areas in Rafah were issued on Monday by Israel, the ICRC reiterates that all must be done to spare civilian lives, and to ensure they have access to the basic necessities for life, including food, water, and medica
Evaluation report: Community Contact Centers
Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 +0200
Report | This is an executive summary of the Evaluation of the Community Contact Centers (CCCs).
Healing hidden wounds: Surviving armed violence in Burkina Faso
Mon, 06 May 2024 08:45:00 +0200
Article | Portraits of survivors of armed violence in Burkina Faso.
Statement by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to the 'Vienna Conference on Autonomous Weapon Systems 2024: Humanity at the Crossroads'
Fri, 03 May 2024 10:30:00 +0200
Article | We cannot ignore the allegations of use of autonomous weapons in current conflicts.
Sudan: Two ICRC drivers killed by gunmen
Thu, 02 May 2024 20:45:00 +0200
News release | The team was on its way back from Layba to assess the humanitarian situation of communities affected by armed violence in the region when the incident occurred."We are in deep mourning for our dear colleagues.
Brazil: the ICRC takes part in G20 event on disinformation and hate speech
Thu, 02 May 2024 19:00:00 +0200
News release | On 30 April, Rizk took part in workshops with G20 engagement groups and in closed meetings with international organizations, think tanks and civil society players.
Friedrich Born, the Red Cross worker who saved thousands in Hungary during WWII
Thu, 02 May 2024 11:00:00 +0200
Article | Friedrich Born, a delegate from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Budapest from May 1944 to March 1945, spared no effort to save Jewish lives during the turbulent months near the end of World War II.
Surgical learning hub and global network
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0200
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Azerbaijan: Joy turns into mourning as landmine claims lives
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:45:00 +0200
Article | © Aida Aliyeva/ICRC"It was the eve of the Novruz holiday. Around late afternoon my son and his cousin went to visit our home village after more than 30 years. But a joyous occasion turned tragic for all of us and changed our lives.
Mexico and Central America: Humanitarian Report 2024
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0200
Article | As a neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian organization, we collaborate closely with the National Red Cross Societies in the region, as well as with authorities and individuals affected by violence.Our work focuses on protecting the lives
Kenya, Djibouti, Tanzania: Newsletter 2023
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:45:00 +0200
Publication | In 2023, the ICRC Nairobi Regional Delegation worked extensively to promote knowledge and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and cultivate acceptance for humanitarian norms and principles among religious leaders, academic circles, and o
Gender equality is a marker of peace and security
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:15:00 +0200
Statement | Excellencies, colleagues,Sexual violence in conflict is not an isolated occurrence.
Algeria: ICRC president meets with Algerian authorities
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0200
News release | During her visit, the ICRC president met with the minister of foreign affairs and with the president of the Algerian Red Crescent, Ibtissem Hamlaoui.Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Algerian government and the ICRC.
El Salvador: Humanitarian Report 2024
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:30:00 +0200
Article | In adherence to our fundamental principles, we continued working in 2023 to protect the lives and dignity of individuals deprived of liberty, families of missing persons, people in mobility, and communities. Learn more in our 2024 activity report.
ICRC president: "We are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts"
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:45:00 +0200
Statement | "Today, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen, we are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts" says ICRC's president Mirjana Splojaric.
Keeping the Dreams Alive: Supporting Children in Northeast Nigeria
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:45:00 +0200
Article | When family members go missing due to armed conflict, they leave behind relatives who live in a shadow of uncertainty.
Safeguarding Essential Services: Addressing Indirect Effects of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:15:00 +0200
Report | In October 2023, the ICRC organized a meeting of experts to discuss how to implement the commitments outlined in the Political Declaration.
Haiti: Influx of wounded patients exacerbates needs in hospitals
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0200
News release | Some health facilities in the worst-hit areas are working under severe pressure due to increase in the number of patients and several others have been forced to close their doors due to insecurity.
Mexico and Central America: The ICRC calls on states to step up and coordinate efforts to protect people affected by armed violence
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0200
News release | Mexico City (ICRC).
Mexico editorial "The face of violence is changing, but human need is ever-present"
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:45:00 +0200
Article | By Miguel Ramírez, head of operations of the ICRC in MexicoDiana Gutiérrez's mother Adulfa is 81 years old and disappeared on 13 September 2016 in the State of Mexico. Her daughter and other relatives have been searching for her ever since.
México: Humanitarian Report 2024
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:30:00 +0200
Article | The violence in Mexico is deep, complex, and constantly evolving, yet humanitarian needs persist.
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: “War without limits equals suffering without end”
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0200
Statement | ICRC Statement at the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Special High-Level Intervention on the Geneva Conventions.
ICRC 2024 Opinion Paper - How is the term "Armed Conflict" defined in international humanitarian law?
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:45:00 +0200
Article | The legal classification of armed conflict – determining whether a situation of violence is an international armed conflict (IAC) or a non-international armed conflict (NIAC) under international humanitarian law (IHL) – is key for understanding what
Members of the Commonwealth and Red Cross and Crescent to discuss IHL in South Africa
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:15:00 +0200
News release | The conference, which takes place every four years, will be held in Pretoria, South Africa, from 15 to 19 April 2024.
Crisis in Nigeria: How to Train a War Surgeon
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:15:00 +0200
Article | “Today is your last day on earth.”These are the final words Husseini Jibrin remembers hearing before he was shot in both legs.
ICRC President: "The obstacles that block humanitarian access must be immediately overcome"
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0200
News release | (Check against delivery)Excellencies, ministers, colleagues,A year ago, fighting broke out.Despite the belligerents’ commitment in the Jeddah Declaration to protect civilians, horrifying accounts of unbridled violence continue today.In Sudan and neig
ICRC in the G20
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:15:00 +0200
Article | On April 30, the ICRC will be represented by Digital Risk Advisor Joelle Rizk at closed meetings and high-level workshops with members of the G20, international organizations, think tanks and civil society representatives.
Nigeria: Displaced mother set up small business, trades uncertainty for hope.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200
Article | “We heard gunshots everywhere. Women and children were crying all around. My husband was out for his fishing business when this started.
Costa Rica: Humanitarian Report 2024
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0200
Article | We collaborate closely with the Costa Rican government to promote the implementation, development, and respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and applicable international standards for law enforcement.
As conflict drags on, daily routine helps Sudanese women escape horrors of war
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0200
Article | This spontaneous settlement in Adré, a Chadian border town of 12,000 inhabitants, has become a makeshift home to over 100,000 Sudanese refugees.
Empress Shôken Fund announces 103rd funding distribution to support projects in 17 countries
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0200
Article | The Joint Commission of the Empress Shôken Fund (ESF) has announced a new funding distribution that totals CHF 485,597 and supports projects administered by Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies in 17 countries.
Strengthening our support for families of missing people in Peru
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0200
Article | For the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), helping families search for missing people is of vital importance, both to assist the people who are directly affected by the situation and mitigate the broader effects of missing people on soc
Guatemala editorial: "Recognizing and ensuring the rights of missing people and their families: putting right a wrong from the past"
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:45:00 +0200
Article | By Karim Khallaayoun, head of the ICRC's mission in GuatemalaWhen someone disappears, the life of their family and community is turned upside down, never to be the same again.
Guatemala: Humanitarian Report 2024
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:30:00 +0200
Article | Identifying the needs of families of missing persons enables us to develop tailored solutions that empower them to continue their tireless search for their loved ones. Learn more in our 2024 activity report.
Joint press release: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement urges support for conflict victims: “We cannot let Sudan become another forgotten crisis”
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0200
News release | Port Sudan/Nairobi/Geneva - One year of conflict in Sudan is taking a devastating human toll. Over 8 million people have been displaced, and tens of thousands have been killed or wounded.
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from 7 October 2023 to 31 March 2024
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:45:00 +0200
Article | Building on its strong mandate and longstanding presence, and initially drawing on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) swiftly adjusted and scaled up its response to address new needs in Israel and Gaz
Pakistan: The Citizen Storyteller Award 2024 is accepting video entries
Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:15:00 +0200
Article | Besides recognition for their impactful storytelling and a platform to amplify the voices of those affected by humanitarian crises, the top three winners will receive the following prize money:1st prize: PKR 150,0002nd prize: PKR 130,0003rd prize: PK
Honduras: Humanitarian Report 2024
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0200
Article | In Honduras, humanitarian needs persist. Protecting the lives and dignity of migrants, internally displaced persons, families of missing persons, individuals deprived of liberty, and communities is our mission. Learn more in our 2024 activity report.
El Salvador Editorial: "Protecting humanitarian action: A shared commitment"
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:30:00 +0200
Article | By Karim Khallaayoun, head of the ICRC's mission in El SalvadorIn 2023, millions of people around the world faced a complex situation resulting from natural disasters, migration and poverty, but also from armed conflicts and other situations of viole
Honduras Editorial: "a decade of promoting humanity in detention"
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0200
Article | By Guela Sekhniachvili, head of the ICRC's mission in HondurasHumanity should know no bounds.
Mine Awareness Day: Deaths of 9 Afghan children underscore the ongoing danger from unexploded ordnance
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0200
News release | Geneva (ICRC) – On the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April, Erik Tollefsen, the head of the weapons contamination unit for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), said this:
Children and War: The Impact of Weapon Contamination in Iraq
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0200
Article | Shujaa and Fadhil, two young boys from Baghdad, were innocently playing near their home when tragedy struck. While disposing of garbage in an empty lot, an unexploded remnant of war detonated, leaving them injured.