The shipment included medical items for first-aid disaster response, as well as a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to protect first responders during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. The consignment comprises …
Addressing an open session convened during the 1350th sitting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) Mr Bruce Biber, ICRC Head of Delegation to the AU, called on participants to amplify their voices on global platforms to integrate IHL into …
In 2025, ensuring access to health care has remained a central pillar of the ICRC’s work for people affected by armed conflict, particularly where health systems have been overwhelmed or deprived of essential resources. The ICRC supported health facilities …
The participants presented an update on the progress made since the last meeting of the Coordination Mechanism and the ongoing challenges related to the process. They also discussed the importance of obtaining and exchanging information - including about …
Excellencies, colleagues, Respect for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians are under unprecedented strain. Last month, the President of the ICRC told the Security Council: “Wars fought without rules transform wars between …
Entitled “Diverse impacts of armed conflicts: the need to protect all civilians under the Fourth Geneva Convention”, the event brought together legal experts, humanitarian practitioners, state representatives and representatives of civil society to reflect …
IHL already restricts the development and use of autonomous weapons, but it does not provide all the answers. New, legally binding rules are urgently needed. The aim is not to ban all autonomous weapons, but to prevent the use of the most unacceptable ones …
Once again, almost all the beds in ICRC-supported hospitals are full. “The health crisis resulting from Ebola hasn’t reduced the number of conflict-related emergency cases. Our surgical teams are under constant pressure, with a steady stream of weapon- …
Last year, around the world, 5.4 million people fled violence and persecution by seeking refuge in other countries. While Africa remains severely affected by forced displacement, it also provides refuge to those affected by it. In the Democratic Republic …
The challenge they face is steep. With Gaza located next to the sea, most of the water available from wells and boreholes is brackish, a mix of salt and freshwater. That makes it undrinkable and is why desalination plants, to make water drinkable again, …
Since July 2025, the exhibition has travelled to the following events in multiple cities across China: 2025 4 July, Beijing World Peace Forum (WPF) Organizer: Tsinghua University 26–28 July, Shanghai World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) …
A letter of intent signifying the start of this formal collaboration was signed on 10 June 2026 by Fatima Yasmin, ADB vice president for sectors and themes, and Pierre Krähenbühl, director-general of the ICRC. It includes an approach to a) coordinate …
AI in the military domain refers to the use of artificial intelligence in military systems and operations, including autonomous weapon systems, military decision-support systems, cyber operations and capabilities, logistics, surveillance and intelligence …
The event brought together nearly 100 journalists, independent content creators, students and faculty members of leading schools of journalism, and experts from international organizations, PR agencies and digital platforms. As social media continues to …
"Time is of the essence when responding to the immense needs in Sudan," said Freya Raddi, ICRC Deputy Head of Delegation in Sudan. "This flight enables us to deploy specialized personnel more rapidly and maintain a sustained presence closer …
Kinshasa/Nairobi/Geneva, 5 June 2026 – The DRC Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are deeply shocked by the attack on Red Cross volunteers carrying …
International humanitarian law (IHL) is the set of rules designed to limit the human cost of armed conflict. It protects people who are not, or are no longer, directly participating in hostilities; and it restricts the methods and means of warfare. IHL …
No. The ICRC’s work is grounded in international humanitarian law (IHL), the body of international rules enshrined in the Geneva Conventions of 1949, designed to limit the human suffering caused by armed conflict and applicable national norms. The Geneva …
In its work, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) understands “missing persons” to be individuals whose families have no news of them, or who, based on reliable information, have been reported missing as a result of an armed conflict ( …
The Global IHL Initiative is a joint effort launched in 2024 by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to elevate IHL as a political priority in a bid to reverse the trend of …
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