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International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases

1,033 Press Releases

Published on September 22, 2025 - 00:29 GMT

World leaders united in defence of international humanitarian law to uphold humanity in war

A year ago, we launched the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment for IHL. We were driven by a deep sense of responsibility and urgency to act decisively to stem the tide of violations of international humanitarian law the world is witnessing …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 19, 2025 - 11:48 GMT

Afghanistan: ICRC team reaches remote communities affected by earthquake in Kunar

The ICRC’s response included bringing donated medical supplies such as dressing packages and oral and intravenous kits, crutches and wheelchairs to regional hospitals in Nangarhar and Kunar that have received an influx of hundreds of injured patients. It …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 19, 2025 - 10:52 GMT

Ethiopia: “The world erupted around me” – a landmine survivor’s story

My name is Tesfay. I come from Korem, a town in Southern Tigray. Sadly, my experience is not unique. I hope it helps shine a light on the devastating impact of landmines – and the strength of those who survive them. I remember that day as vividly as if it …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 19, 2025 - 06:47 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: Gaza families face fear, displacement as hostilities intensify

“I left my wife and children in the north yesterday and travelled six hours to come and look for somewhere we could stay in Deir al-Balah. I want to call them every five minutes and check if they are okay or not – it is a constant fear knowing the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 18, 2025 - 08:42 GMT

Sudan faces worst cholera outbreak in years as war devastates infrastructure

The ICRC is focusing its emergency response on the states of Khartoum, Gedaref, North Darfur, East Darfur and Sennar, where the combination of cholera and malnutrition is most severe. To date, ICRC support to health centres and rapid response teams has …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 18, 2025 - 08:04 GMT

Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Building Regional Peace through Dialogue and Consultation

Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, The ICRC currently works in about 130 situations of armed conflicts around the world, three times more than over a decade ago. While the number of countries experiencing armed conflict remains relatively stable, the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 18, 2025 - 03:11 GMT

Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Armed Conflict

Mr He Wei, President of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) and Mr Zhang Xiaohong, Party Secretary of Suzhou University Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Allow me to begin by thanking the Red Cross Society of China, the Chinese Red Cross Foundation …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 18, 2025 - 01:15 GMT

ICRC Vice-President: Maintaining and strengthening IHL is a collective responsibility of all states

Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, As we gather today for the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the international community must urgently take decisive steps to better protect civilians in armed conflict …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 17, 2025 - 10:26 GMT

Renewed Appeal 2025: Addressing the humanitarian funding gap

Some contexts fall out of the spotlight even though the humanitarian impact is severe. Most of our top underfunded operations are in Africa, where needs total more than CHF 300 million. Conflict and violence continue to drive displacement, disrupt health …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 13, 2025 - 09:09 GMT

China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony

Your Excellencies, Distinguished Awardees of the Florence Nightingale Medal, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross, I am delighted to attend the Award Ceremony of the Florence Nightingale Medal today. The …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 13, 2025 - 09:09 GMT

South Africa Urges African States to Champion International Humanitarian Law

Last year, South Africa, Brazil, China, France Jordan, and Kazakhstan, in collaboration with the ICRC, launched the Global Initiative on IHL, a platform to remind states of their obligations under IHL and to make respect for IHL a political priority. …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 12, 2025 - 09:28 GMT

Special Appeal 2025 - Climate change and conflict: Protecting the most vulnerable

Countries affected by conflict are often among the most vulnerable to climate risks. In places like Somalia and Afghanistan, decades of violence coupled with recurrent droughts and floods have worsened food insecurity and displacement. Nearly half of the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 12, 2025 - 09:16 GMT

In search of Kin, 20 years on

Tears streamed down his face as he recalled how they fled their home, with everyone scattering in different directions. The last time he saw his mother, father, and two brothers was in that chaotic moment. He remembers how difficult it was to find food and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 10, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

Youth Think Tank Salon｜Humanitarian Action and Development Finance: Advancing Sustainable Public Goods Provision in Protracted ...

Murtaza Syed, Head of Ecosystem in the Economics Department at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing, responded from the perspective of multilateral development banks. He stated that institutions like the AIIB do face constraints in fragile …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 10, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

Frequently asked questions about the ICRC’s work in Iraq

If you are looking for a missing person, please contact the appropriate authority or organization, as indicated in the information below: For military personnel who went missing during the Iran-Iraq (1980-1988) or Iraq-Kuwait wars (1990-1991), please …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 8, 2025 - 09:30 GMT

Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response

Health Our response includes medical items donated to the referral hospitals (Nangarhar and Kunar) that are receiving an influx of hundreds of injured patients, including dressing packages (DPs), oral & intravenous packages (IVPs), enough to stabilize …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 8, 2025 - 08:55 GMT

Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), present in Nigeria since 1988, works in partnership with the Nigerian Red Cross Society NRCS) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to provide life-saving …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 8, 2025 - 07:58 GMT

Supporting Syrian Families of the Missing

If you have a missing family member and you are returning To Syria: To register your search request, please visit or contact the nearest International Committee of the Red Cross Office upon your arrival in Syria (from Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm). If …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 5, 2025 - 12:01 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC reiterates call to release hostages after release of distressing video

Hostage-taking is strictly prohibited under to international humanitarian law. All forms of public exposure that humiliate persons deprived of liberty and endanger their safety must be avoided. We reiterate our call that until the hostages are released …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 5, 2025 - 10:39 GMT

Second round of consultations for the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL

For the workstream on National IHL Committees, this round of consultations will continue through regional forums gathering of national IHL committees across the globe: Past regional consultations: 21 May 2025, Warsaw (in person): consultation integrated …

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