International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on January 30, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: More families reunited as ICRC completes third stage of release operations

“We are relieved that more people have been safely returned home,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “However, today’s conditions underscore the importance of all parties upholding their agreements and ensuring operations take place in a safe and …

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Published on January 29, 2025 - 19:37 GMT

United Nations: ICRC president warns respect for international humanitarian law “in crisis”

President Spoljaric called on all UN member states to join a global initiative launched by the ICRC, together with Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa, aimed at reinvigorating political commitment to IHL. “This is an exceptional …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 10:46 GMT

DRC: The ICRC condemns attacks that left many civilians in North Kivu wounded or dead

The ICRC has treated more than 600 wounded and injured people since the start of January, of which around half were civilians. A large number of these civilians were women and children. In spite of the intense fighting and continual bombardment, ICRC …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 09:25 GMT

Every human life deserves safety and dignity: A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority

Mr President, The evidence is clear: hospitals reduced to rubble, civilian neighbourhoods destroyed, and innocent lives lost. Across the globe, respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) is in crisis, threatening the very humanity that these laws …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 09:11 GMT

Auschwitz Liberation Commemoration

Today we honour the memory of the millions who suffered and perished during one of humanity’s darkest chapters. On the 80th commemoration of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, we remember the resilience of those who survived, the …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 09:11 GMT

Sudan: Attacks on critical civilian infrastructure surge amid escalating fighting

"We are witnessing a disturbing pattern of attacks on critical civilian infrastructure so essential for people's survival," said Dorsa Nazemi-Salman, the head of ICRC operations in Sudan. "We urgently call on all parties to respect their …

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Published on January 26, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

Yemen: 153 detainees released with the support of the ICRC

“This operation has brought much-needed relief and joy to families who have been anxiously waiting for the return of their loved ones. We know that many other families are also waiting for their chance to be reunited. We hope that today’s release will lead …

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Published on January 26, 2025 - 16:08 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families

This phase began with the safe transfer of four hostages from Gaza to Israeli authorities. Throughout the release process, the ICRC’s primary concern was ensuring the secure transfer of those held hostage. This is a responsibility we take extremely …

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Published on January 25, 2025 - 10:19 GMT

Philippines: Statement on the release of 17 Filipino seafarers onboard Galaxy Leader vessel held in Yemen

“We share the joy in this news, as the seafarers will finally be reunited with their families after more than one year,” said Johannes Bruwer, head of the ICRC delegation in the Philippines. “As a neutral humanitarian organization, the ICRC, through its …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 21:50 GMT

Brazil: 2024 - promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL) and responses to the effects of armed violence

The year 2024 was intense, and was punctuated by milestones that strengthened the activities of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) regional delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. We celebrated the 75th anniversary …

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Published on January 20, 2025 - 16:46 GMT

Weaving memory: Art as a spiritual bridge between families and their missing loved ones

Arlet Miranda, president of the Guatemalan Association of Relatives of Missing Migrants (AFAMIDEG), shared the story of the tireless search for her brother Jaime Jernot Miranda Orozco, led by her mother, Miriam Orozco. Jaime, a bright young man who loved …

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Published on January 20, 2025 - 10:59 GMT

The Symposium: At the Intersection of Humanitarian Action and Cyberspace

What do data transmission protocols at the network layer of the internet have to do with providing food and water to people affected by armed conflict? More than one might initially assume. These protocols are the backbone of digital communication, …

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Published on January 20, 2025 - 08:21 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC helps facilitate release of 3 hostages and 90 detainees, bringing hope and relief to ...

“We are relieved that those released can be reunited with their loved ones,” said ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. “Ensuring their safe return and providing the necessary care at this critical moment is a great responsibility. This operation is a powerful …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 16:57 GMT

South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month

Since early December 2024, more than 120,000 people have fled the ongoing violence in Blue Nile, White Nile, and Sennar states in Sudan, to South Sudan. Dozens of them, wounded by the violence, required urgent medical care by ICRC doctors. “Our mobile …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 01:36 GMT

Siete años después: un recordatorio para garantizar el derecho de las familias a saber sobre sus seres queridos desaparecidos

Ciudad de México, 16 de enero de 2025. A siete años de la entrada en vigor de la Ley General en materia de Desaparición Forzada de Personas, Desaparición Cometida por Particulares y del Sistema Nacional de Búsqueda, el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 01:18 GMT

ICRC President: ICRC ready to help implement agreement reached by the parties and bring hostages and detainees home

Speaking in Jerusalem during a five-day visit to Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, she said: “We are ready to facilitate any release operation as agreed by the parties so that hostages and detainees can return home. We are also prepared to massively scale …

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Published on January 15, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

Bangladesh: Inspector General of Prisons optimistic about transforming prison system into a modern correctional model with ICRC’s ...

Focus on transforming the country’s prison system into a modern correctional model Bangladesh has been striving to improve its prison system for a long time. Achieving this transformation requires complete support from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Uzbekistan: Ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and their translation into Uzbek (Latin script)

On 17 December 2024, in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation in Central Asia, the National Human Rights Center of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted an event …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 09:35 GMT

Sudan: Khaldia's journey through displacement tells a story of resilience amidst adversity

Life in these communities revolved around the rhythms of agriculture and livestock, providing stability and sustenance for generations. However, the recent violence has shattered this way of life, leaving villages deserted and livelihoods destroyed. Amid …

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Published on January 12, 2025 - 20:33 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC president arrives in Tel Aviv for visit to Israel, Gaza, and West Bank

Geneva (ICRC) – Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday for a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, including Gaza and the West Bank. During her five-day …

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