“Today’s release and repatriation of prisoners of war allows families to be reunited and marks an important step in translating the commitments outlined in the Joint Statement into action,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “Respect for international …
Phone lines become lifelines Every call made through the ICRC telephone booth is emotionally charged. Some people are desperate to know whether their loved ones are dead or alive: “Is my sister safe in Nyala?” a woman asked, trembling as her hands gripped …
Geneva (ICRC) – On 24–25 December, as part of visits carried out regularly since the beginning of the year, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited persons detained in relation to the conflict notified to the ICRC by …
After reviewing submitted research papers from Arab researchers, university professors, and under- and post-graduate students, we are pleased to announce that the jury, comprised of IHL experts, has concluded its deliberations and selected the following …
“We are ready and determined to carry out the release, transfer and repatriation of detainees so that people separated from their families can be reunited in a safe and dignified manner,” said Christine Cipolla, the ICRC’s head of delegation in Yemen. “We …
The ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization working to protect and assist those affected by armed conflict. It operates under a specific legal mandate derived from the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which have been universally …
Eighty per cent of the trucks entering the Gaza Strip are commercial trucks or government-to-government aid. Humanitarian assistance has increased slightly, but it remains minimal and far from sufficient. Yes, you can find food, some basic necessities — …
The ICRC organized the first-ever expert workshop with the Shariah courts on the missing under Islamic law. The workshop which took place online on 4 December 2025 aimed at discussing with Shariah Court judges, prosecutors, Islamic law professors and …
The first progress report of the Global Initiative documents the achievements since the launch of this collective process one year ago. All the speakers who took the floor expressed deep concern over ongoing violations and emphasized that upholding IHL is …
Every day, thousands of people cross a bridge over the Lamia River north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, either to trade, to visit family or to seek refuge from armed conflict. Now, with the Busunga-Sindila water supply system in Bundibugyo, …
The event was inaugurated by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric and Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, at the Saudi National Defence University (SANDU). This marks the first time Saudi Arabia hosts SWIRMO, highlighting its growing role in advancing …
Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to participate in this High-level Meeting of the General Assembly for the WSIS+20 review. The mandate of the ICRC, as set out in the …
Iryna Shtypa describes cold as a lack of colour. “You don’t enjoy life, you walk all huddled up, your mind doesn’t function properly,” she says. “When it’s warm, you are fully capable of thinking, you perceive the world differently, in all its colours – …
Support to frontline communities In its ongoing humanitarian response, the ICRC continues to assist the most vulnerable communities, including the elderly, people with disabilities or mobility issues, single-parent families and the unemployed in remote …
Over the past eight years, ICRC surgical teams have performed over 25,000 surgeries on about 5,000 people wounded by weapons. For most patients, surgery is only one step of a long and difficult recovery. In 2025, more than 3,700 people received physical …
The persistent presence, sound or sight of drones can have serious psychological effects on civilians. It can cause fear, stress and anxiety, especially when it is unclear whether the drones are being used for military, security or humanitarian purposes. …
The ICRC urgently calls for restraint and de-escalation. All parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law, which are intended to limit harm to the population, especially loss of civilian life and damage to civilian objects …
The four roundtables addressed critical dimensions of technology in humanitarian action. The first focused on responsible AI, examining governance models, ethical frameworks, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to maximize benefits while …
Madam President, For decades, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has spoken out about the indiscriminate effects of landmines and the grave threat they continue to pose to civilians during and long after armed conflict. With this …
Despite the urgent needs, the deadly clashes in the past week in the South Kivu territories of Uvira, Walungu, Mwenga and Fizi have made it extremely difficult to assist the wounded and transport them to appropriate medical facilities. “We fear that many …
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