Behind every missing person is a family forced to live with uncertainty. “I cope with my grief by telling myself it’s better to keep my father in my warm heart than in a cold grave.” Elnara, daughter of a missing person, Karabakh conflict of the 1990s Many …
While complying with this decision in full and liquidating our property and obligations in the country, we have been actively seeking dialogue with the authorities, in particular to understand the reasons for their decision and provide any necessary …
The ICRC also participated in the Field Training Exercise, engaging alongside the Mongolian Red Cross Society with four of the eleven platoons representing countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The ICRC led discussions with the platoons from China, …
The intensification of hostilities comes as Gaza’s already-decimated healthcare system struggles to absorb a relentless surge in critical cases. Nearly all public hospitals in Gaza are shut down or gutted by months of hostilities and restrictions on the …
Gaza (CICR) – Le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) est extrêmement préoccupé par l’intensification des combats dans la ville de Gaza et à Jabaliya, où l’on aurait dénombré des dizaines de morts et de blessés parmi les civils au cours de ces …
Aly Mubarak has lived in Egypt with his wife since 2005. When the conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023, they were suddenly cut off from their families and their three children, as all communication from their hometown was lost. The pain of not knowing …
Chair, Excellencies, In September 2024, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa launched, jointly with the ICRC, a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL). They called upon the …
The Iranian Red Crescent Society is the main provider in the country to help families restore contact with their loved ones. The Restoring Family Links service is provided in all provinces of Iran. The ICRC team in Tehran works jointly with the Iranian Red …
Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, It is a great honour and pleasure to be among you today. I wanted to be here to speak about the importance and power of the normative. And this is where it is necessary to be brought back to because of the writing and …
The GRC Summit brought together over 300 participants, including cybersecurity professionals, lawyers, diplomats, and technology innovators. Attendees explored emerging threats, compliance challenges, and cutting-edge practices in governance and risk as …
With millions of people already displaced by decades of armed conflict before the earthquake, Myanmar is one of the countries most in need of humanitarian assistance in the Asia-Pacific region. “When my family of five was displaced, we built our tent …
International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly or actively participating in hostilities, and imposes limits on …
Overall, this humanitarian assistance should allow these communities to cultivate about 6,500 hectares of land, for an anticipated production of 17,000 metric tons of maize, haricots, beans, wheat, sorghum and teff, a small grain that is a staple crop in …
It is with enormous sadness that we announce the death of another ICRC colleague in Gaza. Mahmoud Barakeh, who worked supporting logistics at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, was killed on Sunday, 22nd June. Mahmoud leaves behind his wife, three sons …
Reemeh is a town in rural Damascus that received a wave of displaced families from Sahnaya who had fled amidst escalating tensions. Families of Reemeh, despite their own hardship, opened their doors, sharing what little they have, whether it was a loaf of …
Madam President, Nearly three decades ago, the international community took a historic step. Faced with the devastating humanitarian consequences of anti-personnel mines, lasting long after conflicts had ended, it chose to act. The adoption of the Anti- …
The world cannot absorb limitless war. Upholding international humanitarian law is not a choice—it is an obligation. Civilians must be spared from the conduct of hostilities. Medical personnel and first responders must be allowed to carry out their …
Yet even as needs double in some contexts, coordinated, survivor-centered responses remain grossly inadequate. Victims and survivors face immense challenges in accessing the care they need - barriers that include social stigma, fear of retaliation, and the …
Thank you, Ambassador. Excellencies, distinguished delegates, and dear colleagues, The reality is clear: we are living in a decade defined by war. The military escalation between Iran and Israel risks plunging the region—and beyond—into an uncontrollable …
Pierre Haski, President of Reporters Without Borders and jury member, described Alghorra’s photos as “gut punches – powerful and tragic at once.” He emphasized the symbolic importance of this recognition for work produced in a territory now closed to …
