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International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases

1,033 Press Releases

Published on October 6, 2025 - 20:01 GMT

UN Security Council: Open debate on the 25th anniversary of women, peace, and security agenda

Madame President, Excellencies, This year’s 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, and 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, mark important progress but also remind us how much remains to be done. …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on October 5, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

Sudan: “The people of Al Fasher cannot be abandoned”

“What people have been enduring during these 500 days in Al Fasher is nothing short of catastrophic. Over 260,000 men, women and children are trapped, eating one meal a day and risking their lives just to find undrinkable water. Local medical teams are …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on October 3, 2025 - 12:09 GMT

"Humanity hollowed out": Gaza, two years on

“For two years, the civilian population has endured death, forced displacement, and the denial of dignity on a devastating level. We have seen humanity hollowed out in Gaza. Thousands of Palestinians have been separated from their families, and many …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on October 2, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC forced to temporarily suspend operations in Gaza City office as hostilities escalate

In Gaza City today, civilians are being killed, forcibly displaced and made to endure dire conditions. First responders, including the Palestine Red Crescent Society and Civil Defence, have been working relentlessly to provide relief but their movement and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on October 2, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

Afghanistan: One month of helping people affected by Kunar earthquake

The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan on the night of 31 August 2025 shattered the quiet in the valleys of eastern Afghanistan. In an instance, homes crumbled, families were torn apart and entire communities were left grappling with massive …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 30, 2025 - 11:02 GMT

Frequently asked questions: Our work following the earthquake in Afghanistan

For over 40 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to support communities in Afghanistan. The ICRC has been responding effectively by providing a wide range of services that have benefited millions of families affected …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 30, 2025 - 08:33 GMT

Facts and Figures for ICRC Activities in Donetsk and Luhansk

The ongoing international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to have a profound impact on civilians across Donetsk and Luhansk. Damage to vital infrastructure has severely disrupted essential services, leaving communities along the current …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 27, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

Uganda: National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law

Eight universities participated in the memorial round, with the top four progressing to the oral rounds. The four universities that participated in the oral rounds were Uganda Christian University (UCU), Makerere University (MUK), Cavendish University, and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 27, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

ICRC-IFRC joint statement: Humanity continues to live under the shadow of nuclear warfare and its immense suffering and ...

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies I am honored to address you on the occasion of the International Day for the Total …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 26, 2025 - 15:20 GMT

ICRC President: “Why upholding the rules of war matters everywhere”

Gaza: “It’s going to break our souls” Ms Spoljaric describes the devastation she has witnessed in Gaza: “The situation in Gaza surpasses anything you would consider to be humane, legally acceptable, or in the logic of military objectives… I have seen for …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 26, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity

Thank you. It’s a great honour to be part of this distinguished panel and very important topic of debate. I was asked to speak about Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen, where millions of civilians are trapped in a relentless cycle of violence …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 26, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

UN Security Council: We cannot let AI be deployed on the battlefield without oversight and regulation

Mr. President, excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes this timely debate on artificial intelligence and international peace and security. What I say to you today is based on the ICRC’s 160 years’ experience on the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 25, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

Myanmar: Six months after the earthquake, access to clean water remains a lifeline for hard-hit communities

The disaster is estimated to have left around 4.3 million people in need of clean water and sanitation assistance across the Southeast Asian country, forcing many to resort to unsafe sources for their daily needs. In Sagaing Region, one of the most …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 25, 2025 - 12:58 GMT

Empowering Physical Rehabilitation Teams through the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Orientation Workshop

On 15–16 September 2025, a Movement Orientation Workshop was held at the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) headquarters for 32 staff from the Medical and Physical Rehabilitation Department. Co-developed by the International Committee of the Red Cross ( …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 25, 2025 - 10:31 GMT

Myanmar Earthquake: Six Months On

On 28 March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, compounding the needs of communities already affected by years of conflict. Since then, the ICRC, in collaboration with the Myanmar Red Cross Society and local partners, has provided life …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 24, 2025 - 20:32 GMT

Afghanistan: Two families reconnect with missing loved ones through Restoring Family Links services

But that journey brought another devastating blow. After crossing the borders, her eldest son, who was only 16 at the time, disappeared without a trace. “I searched everywhere for him. Losing my eldest son felt unbearable, especially after I had lost my …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 24, 2025 - 07:16 GMT

Luxembourg and ICRC sign new agreement to deepen humanitarian cooperation

The new framework agreement highlights the financial and strategic commitment of Luxembourg. Its flexible and predictable funding enables the ICRC to respond to humanitarian needs worldwide, including in places where crises receive less public attention. …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 23, 2025 - 03:09 GMT

ICRC President: Every humanitarian worker killed without consequence allows this insidious pattern to continue

Excellencies, colleagues, Last year, two ICRC drivers were killed by gunmen in Darfur. Just months later, three of our staff were killed in eastern Ukraine when shelling hit the site of a planned frontline distribution. And in Gaza, 54 staff and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 23, 2025 - 03:09 GMT

ICRC president: If states do not act, the brutality of today’s wars will become the baseline for conflicts tomorrow

The protective power of international humanitarian law (IHL) is only as strong as leaders’ political will to uphold it. Under the Geneva Conventions, all states have an obligation not only to respect IHL, but to ensure that others do the same. The time to …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 22, 2025 - 08:50 GMT

How to locate ICRC statements and news releases dating from pre-2014

1. Start at the ICRC’s website Here you’ll find the latest press releases and statements, going back to 2014. 2. Dive into the Pre‑2014 PDF Archive The ICRC stores older releases as PDFs in a year‑based directory here How to browse by year: Visit the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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