Seventy-seven years later, the promise made by states to preserve humanity in war is eroding at an alarming pace. The world is counting more conflicts each year. Technologies like drones and cyber capabilities are reshaping the battlefield and erasing the …
In March 2022, Tatiana had to leave everything behind, as hostilities broke out in her hometown close to Luhansk. “At first, we thought it would be just on the outskirts, like in 2014” she recalls. “Unfortunately, throughout the entire month, military …
The 15 people concerned, all of whom had consented to participating in the operation, left Beni in the north of North Kivu in a convoy on the evening of 6 August. On the morning of 7 August, after passing through Uganda, which had agreed to facilitate …
On August 6, 1945, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39,000 instantly. By 1950, the death toll from both bombings had risen …
Kyiv (ICRC) - For millions of people in Ukraine, this year has been horrific. Entire communities live under constant threat, spending tense days and sleepless nights in shelters, across Ukraine. Last night was no exception, with at least 20 people …
The visit was carried out in accordance with the ICRC’s standards and procedures for visiting people deprived of liberty. This included the opportunity to speak with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in private. In line with the ICRC’s working methods, detention …
At the request and with the agreement of relevant authorities, the ICRC transferred the individuals from Kerem Shalom crossing to Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. Our team also facilitated their communication with families as needed. The ICRC performed …
The ICRC improved access to essential primary healthcare by providing medical supplies and technical assistance to Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) primary health centres. Emphasis was placed on ensuring that women, children and other vulnerable groups …
One of them is Hassan. He is not yet three and a half years old. Hassan arrived at the centre in July, showing signs of severe malnutrition, stomatitis, marasmus, and pneumonia. His mother, Sabirin, is a widow. When she saw Hassan’s condition deteriorate, …
With no grain available, livestock farming was the residents’ last source of income. Then another event turned everything upside down: a fire. “We relied heavily on our livestock to provide for ourselves, but after the attack on the village, the bush was …
Armed conflicts continue to have devastating consequences on access to water and other essential services. Damage to critical infrastructure disrupts access to safe water, health care, sanitation and electricity, with serious consequences for public health …
This update reflects our commitment to transparency and to reporting figures that accurately represent our current operational reality. It ensures that the information we share publicly corresponds to the number of families with whom we are actively …
The high risk of such explosive weapons having effects that go well beyond the targeted military objective makes it very difficult to use them in populated areas in compliance with international humanitarian law. This includes the duty that parties to …
The Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas was adopted in June 2022. As of July 2026, 92 States from all regions have endorsed it. …
Ambassador Lopez, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for the opportunity to address delegates in the Global Mechanism on the issue of how international law applies to the use of ICTs. As …
National Committees for the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) exist in many countries to advise and assist governments in implementing and spreading knowledge of IHL. Given its functions, a National Committee on International …
It was after midnight when the ceiling came down. A drone strike collapsed part of Daniil's home, pinning his leg beneath the rubble. His parents freed him, and in the chaos that followed the family, Daniil, his parents, his twin sister, his …
A story published in The New Yorker includes excerpts of confidential ICRC correspondence that the publication says was obtained from a former U.S. government official. The ICRC works confidentially to strengthen respect for the rules of war across …
“We have many pending cases under follow-up,” said ICRC Deputy Protection Coordinator, Talent Moyo. “In some cases, searches must be conducted in areas our teams cannot access, which delays the process. At the same time, telecommunications networks are …
Structured discussions, organized around beneficiary, technical, institutional, and policy levels, enabled participants to evaluate achievements, address challenges, and identify opportunities for further progress. Key themes such as access, quality, …
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