International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 6, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

From Hackers to Tech Companies: IHL and the involvement of civilians in ICT activities in armed conflict

“Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to join Ambassador Lendenmann in welcoming you to today’s event on ‘International Humanitarian Law and the Involvement of Civilians in ICT Activities in Armed Conflict’. I greatly …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 20:23 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ituri civilians trapped in a murderous cycle

Chronic conflict and violence have sapped the resilience of communities and impeded their access to essential goods and services. Most people are afraid that they will be killed if they return to their farms in areas where weapon-bearers are present. The …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

ICRC president: It takes courage to sit at the table with those the world condemns

Dear colleagues and friends, I am happy to be with you today at the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, a gathering that celebrates courage, leadership, and the determination to shape a better world. I speak to you as the President of an …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 13:04 GMT

Lanterns of Silence Play Staged in Armenia

By bringing these experiences to the stage, Lanterns of Silence honored the suffering of families while celebrating their resilience and dignity. Around 80 family members attended the performance, including relatives of those who had gone missing at the …

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Published on November 4, 2025 - 17:25 GMT

Families of missing persons to call for global action

The Conference – the only global forum of its kind – will bring together more than 900 participants from over 50 countries, both online and in person, to share experiences, foster solidarity and push for stronger, long-term responses to one of the most …

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Published on November 4, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

Strengthening the guardrails of humanity: IHL at the heart of peacebuilding

The discussion, held under the framework of the Global IHL Initiative - launched in 2024 by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - highlighted the urgent need to …

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Published on November 4, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

South Sudan: Over 445,000 people displaced by armed conflict as funding dries up

Throughout the year, the scope of the armed conflict has widened, affecting civilians living across South Sudan, primarily in areas of Upper Nile, Jonglei, Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal. Many families have been displaced …

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Published on November 2, 2025 - 14:38 GMT

Kuwait and ICRC hold fourth high-level strategic dialogue to reinforce humanitarian partnership

H.E. Ambassador Khalid AlMaghamis, chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society: “Since its establishment in 1966, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society has worked in close partnership with the ICRC as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement …

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Published on November 2, 2025 - 00:25 GMT

ICRC president: World leaders must act to end the indiscriminate killing in Sudan

The appalling abuses of the rules of war we are witnessing in Sudan are indefensible. No patient should be killed in a hospital, and no civilian shot while trying to flee their home. These horrific attacks must stop and international humanitarian law must …

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Published on November 1, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

Global military leaders gather in Riyadh as ICRC President opens landmark workshop on the Laws of War

The event was inaugurated by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric and Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, at the Saudi National Defence University (SANDU). This marks the first time Saudi Arabia hosts SWIRMO, highlighting its growing role in advancing …

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Published on November 1, 2025 - 08:01 GMT

Civilian Involvement in Digitalizing Armed Conflicts

Recent armed conflicts have seen civilians encouraged to collect militarily-relevant information through smart-phone; unprecedented numbers of civilian hacker groups (often referred to as “hacktivists”) conducting cyber operations against perceived enemies …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 14:37 GMT

Saving lives amid armed conflict: Iranian Red Crescent Society responded swiftly to humanitarian needs during recent hostilities

They also toured the local IRCS branch in Hamedan, where Cassard remarked: “I commend the courage and dedication of the IRCS staff who, from the earliest hours of the escalation, were at the forefront – rescuing the injured and trapped, providing life- …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 08:31 GMT

Ukraine: How a frontline changed two towns

In 2022, their house was flattened – not a wall left standing. Their farming equipment was destroyed. They were cut off from regular access to water, gas and electricity. Everyone fled here. Cattle were walking around – herds, without any owners… Cows were …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 08:09 GMT

Sudan: Statement on the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society volunteers

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expresses its deepest sorrow over the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) volunteers in Bara, North Kordofan State. We received this news with profound shock and outrage, and we condemn …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 08:09 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC response to staged recovery of deceased in Gaza

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is aware of a video pertaining to the recovery of a deceased person in Gaza. At the request of Hamas, the ICRC accepted to be present in good faith in its role as a neutral intermediary between the …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 08:09 GMT

Sudan: ICRC Statement on the Situation in Darfur

Pursuant to its protection mandate, the ICRC wishes to remind all parties to the conflict that civilians and all those who no longer take part in the hostilities must be treated in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC wishes to …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 03:56 GMT

Chad: Psychosocial support heals the invisible wounds carried by Sudanese refugees

Since 2024, the ICRC has been working with the Red Cross of Chad to put in place a psychosocial support programme in transit centres in the provinces of Ouaddaï, Sila and Wadi Fira. The programme aims to support people who have been left traumatized by …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 02:48 GMT

National Society Investment Alliance announces grants to 14 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies

A joint pooled fund of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the NSIA provides flexible, multi-year funding to support the sustainable development of Red Cross …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 02:48 GMT

ICRC and Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and digital resilience for humanitarian action

Given their complementary missions and shared commitment to cybersecurity and digital resilience, the cooperation between the Global Cyber Hub and the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity provides a strong foundation for building a secure, inclusive, and …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 02:48 GMT

Sudan: Civilians fleeing and remaining in Al Fasher must be spared from harm, get access to aid

Geneva (ICRC) – For over two and a half years, civilians in Al Fasher have been trapped in a besieged city where they have endured relentless fighting and an extreme deprivation of food, medical care and the essentials for survival. As the fight for …

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