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Published on June 19, 2025 - 09:43 GMT

Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red ...

This conference was jointly organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in Tehran and the Iranian Red Crescent Society. The goal of this conference was to exchange views and promote synergy among participants from Red Cross and Red Crescent …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 09:43 GMT

Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions

With these circumstances, and to commemorate the ratification of these conventions in 1949, the ICRC delegation in Iran together with the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a ceremony on 22nd January, at the Institute for Political and …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 09:43 GMT

Iran: Photo exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the Geneva Conventions

The opening ceremony of the photo exhibition was held with the presence of distinguished guests from diplomatic missions, researchers, and concerned officials at the IPIS center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on January 13, 2025. The Geneva Conventions …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 09:43 GMT

Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant

Speaking at the closing ceremony of this competition, Vincent Cassard, ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, expressed his pleasure at resumption of this event following a hiatus of several years, and praised the quality work of the participants, especially the …

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Published on June 19, 2025 - 09:43 GMT

Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners’ advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society’s management

A key focus of the workshop was on fostering stronger collaboration between Movement components, ensuring alignment in strategy and action while addressing common challenges. By creating a platform for open dialogue and shared learning, the workshop …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 09:50 GMT

Frequently asked questions about the ICRC’s work in Yemen

The ICRC’s role is purely humanitarian and, in this instance, is limited to supporting the logistical aspects of release operations to ensure safe and dignified release and repatriation. The ICRC provides one-off cash support to facilitate their onward …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 23:44 GMT

Russia – Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains

“Bringing home the remains of fallen soldiers is vital for families seeking to confirm the fate of their loved ones during conflict. In line with its long-standing role as neutral intermediary, the ICRC observed the large-scale transfer at the request of …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 23:44 GMT

DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu

The study also showed that three out of every five facilities surveyed had been looted since the conflicts escalated. “Our health centre was looted. They took the equipment and the medicine. Without any medicine, we struggle to treat even everyday …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 23:44 GMT

Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran

“Our hearts go out to the civilians caught in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Every life lost, every family affected, is a deep tragedy. Many civilians on both sides have been killed or injured, including members of the Red Cross Red Crescent …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 09:06 GMT

Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people’s lives in Amhara and Oromia

“Our zone is a war zone, and on top of that, there are trauma cases from road traffic accidents and the like. The needs are massive. The two primary hospitals in the zone are only functioning partially, because of the security situation – one of them …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 08:30 GMT

Syria: the post-release emergency programme

Many things changed in Syria on 8 December 2024, especially for those who were suddenly released from detention facilities. Globally, the time after being released from detention is particularly critical for individuals. Many released detainees face new or …

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Published on June 16, 2025 - 11:47 GMT

ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture

The global consensus that once made anti-personnel mines a symbol of inhumanity is starting to fracture. After decades of progress, we are witnessing a dangerous shift: states that once championed disarmament are now considering withdrawing from the Anti- …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 11:23 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation ...

The ICRC is extremely worried about the evacuation orders around the Nasser Medical Complex (NMC). NMC is indispensable to the health system in Gaza – no other medical facilities can take in patients who need specialized care. It is critical that it …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 03:10 GMT

Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law

Organized by our regional delegation in Bangkok, Thailand, in partnership with the LPAF on 15 and 16 May 2025, the seminar “IHL: Refreshing our understanding, charting the way forward” offered a space for open and constructive dialogue on strengthening the …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 03:10 GMT

Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions

Civilians in the Middle East have borne the brunt of repeated crises for decades. What they need most is a respite from armed violence. It is imperative for all actors to prioritize de-escalation and the preservation of human life and dignity. The ICRC …

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Published on June 12, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods

In 2024, mass displacement was so common that, every three days on average, the members of a community were forced to abandon their homes to save their lives. Each community left behind all their belongings. All they took with them was a persistent, …

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Published on June 12, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures

Stabilization centres like the one in Kismayo provide life-saving treatment for children under the age of five who are suffering from medical complications brought on by hunger. But such facilities are scarce. Nutritional clinics that once played the key …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 14:36 GMT

Musa’s Journey of Resilience and Recovery

As a casual home interior decorator in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, Musa was following his usual daily routine in December 2023 near a bustling market in the suburbs of Hajj when a sudden explosion shattered his life. Trying to suppress his emotions, …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 11:16 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives twelve mass casualty events in two weeks

The number of patients received over this period (933 cases, including 41 that were declared dead upon arrival) is higher than all mass casualty incidents over the twelve months prior combined. A majority of patients from the recent incidents said they had …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 08:11 GMT

FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger

Ensuring that aid gets to those who need it most is our top priority. We have put in place solid surveillance and risk-reduction measures to make sure that aid gets to the communities we work with. Our activities are not intended to support the activities …

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