Like many others, Anar's family was affected by the tragic consequences of weapon contamination in 2021. Two of Anar's brothers in front of his young nephew were killed by an explosion when they unknowingly went into a mine-contaminated area. When …
In Gaza, food is scarce. Prices are sky-high. Cooking gas is almost impossible to find, and even firewood costs too much. Many families have lost not only access to food but also the means to prepare it. That’s where the common kitchens come in — not just …
This is the second such incident in three weeks; another premises in the area was struck by a tank shell on 24 March. Both incidents occurred despite the buildings being clearly marked and regularly notified to all parties. These incidents highlight the …
One example is our support to families separated as they escape conflict and other situations of violence in the Great Lakes Region, crossing borders, including into Rwanda. In partnership with the Rwanda Red Cross Society (RRCS) and other components of …
We have also interacted with the law faculties of several universities through national and regional moot court competitions and an IHL essay competition, besides delivering guest lectures to promote IHL teaching. We have also engaged closely with the …
Over the course of our history, the ICRC has played a significant role in the development of many of the IHL rules regulating the use of means and methods of warfare. The ICRC’s work related to the regulation of weapons, means and methods of warfare is …
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other violence and to provide them with …
The following news comment is attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on two years of armed conflict in Sudan. President Spoljaric will speak at the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Sudan in London on April 15th about the consequences of the …
Mr. Chair, Excellencies, The ICRC is registering unprecedented numbers of missing persons. More than 56,000 new cases have been registered in 2024 alone, resulting in a current total of nearly 255,000 cases that the ICRC is actively following up on. …
“We have seen a significant increase of weapon-wounded patients treated in the medical facilities we support since the beginning of the year, as well as an increase of request for ad hoc support from other hospitals,” said Antoine Grand, the head of the …
Blood donation and first aid Fiji: Digital blood donation platform Fiji struggles with maintaining stable blood supplies due to logistical gaps and low donor engagement. This initiative creates a mobile app that will help the National Society manage …
As such, the ICRC strives to ensure the humane and dignified treatment of people deprived of liberty in places of detention, facilitate the restoration of family contact, and search for missing persons. The organization also works to prevent hardship by …
The war’s effects are spilling across borders. In Adré, Chad – a town of 12,000 – 150,000 refugees have come as a result of the conflict. Nearly 90% are women and children who crossed the border painfully on foot, fleeing brutal violence. In Boro Medina, …
The 21st Century has seen an increase in good practices in promotion of IHL. The reality, though, is that implementation of IHL and compliance with it are still insufficient; and even when IHL is implemented, its protective purpose is often ignored. In an …
Throughout 2024, efforts were focused on delivering critical medical care, supporting physical rehabilitation and improving access to essential services for vulnerable people. In Thailand, we provided financial aid for medical treatment, physiotherapy and …
“The international community cannot turn away from Sudan. Millions of lives and the stability of an entire region are at stake,” said Daniel O’Malley, head of the ICRC delegation in Sudan. “We must step up concerted diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to …
SCORE aims to build community resilience through strengthening community institutions, building social cohesion and collective action capacity, and financing investments in small-scale infrastructure and basic livelihoods activities that protect human …
As a means of demonstrating the relevance and applicability of international humanitarian law (IHL) to stakeholders on the African continent, as well as to stimulate reflection and enliven debate around IHL in Africa, the International Committee of the Red …
In 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to carry out neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian work to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in Venezuela. In collaboration with the Venezuelan Red Cross, the …
The workshop, which will also involve 20 ICRC delegates from around the world, aims to foster the exchange of knowledge and experiences among senior police officials on the implementation of international standards and norms governing their operations. The …
