Anna is able to send letters to her son and receive replies from him thanks to delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) who visit prisoners of war. During these visits, the prisoners can give the delegates written or oral messages …
Our work is guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality. The criteria to provide protection activities, aid and services to people affected by conflict are based solely on needs, and without discrimination, whether by …
This water project was launched over three years ago to address severe water shortages in the town, due to the then raging hostilities in northern Ethiopia and to unreliable power supply. “We are glad that Lalibela’s residents can finally get reliable …
Geneva, 20 November, 2025 - In partnership with the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) published its war surgery courses on SURGhub - the United Nations Global Surgery Learning Hub. Three ICRC online …
Mr. President, Allow me to begin by underscoring a critical truth: hunger in conflict is not an inevitable consequence of war. It is too often a man-made crisis, driven by violations of international humanitarian law. The ICRC has long emphasized a …
Although the dynamics of contestation vary, the human experience shares common threads across Cameroon, Iraq, and the Philippines. People describe a life shaped less by the headlines of conflict and more by the minutiae of everyday decisions - where to …
Following the opening session, a panel discussion brought together experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ICRC, the National Security Council, and the Mongolian Red Cross Society. During the panel, experts discussed the study’s assessment of …
The Paul Reuter Fund, which finances the prize, was created in 1983 thanks to a donation made to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) by the late Paul Reuter, honorary professor at the University of Paris and member of the Institut de Droit …
The program is now wholly organized and managed by the Red Cross Society of China, with the support of education authorities. The ICRC continues to contribute to the programme financially and technically, ensuring alignment with international standards …
“He often takes his father’s binoculars and sits quietly in the garden, staring into the distance,” Nairuhi says. “When he sees photos or videos of his father, he tells me, ‘Mom, my heart is breaking.’ And when he notices me or his sister crying, he hugs …
International humanitarian law (IHL) includes key provisions aimed at preventing the displacement of civilians and mitigating the suffering it causes. When displacement does occur, IHL requires that internally displaced persons (IDPs) be protected and …
When heavy explosive weapons are used in cities, the volunteers and staff of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – National Societies, the ICRC and the IFRC – see appallingly high numbers of civilians wounded and killed. We see entire …
We, the families of the missing, have now decided to come together and make our voices heard. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has recorded more than 284,000 missing persons worldwide. This figure represents just the tip of the iceberg, …
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Today, I will highlight some key humanitarian considerations for the development of international rules on AI and AI governance. First, I want to talk about the use of AI in autonomous weapon systems. In the ICRC’s understanding, autonomous weapon systems …
Developed jointly by the Data Protection Office of the ICRC, the UNHCR Data Protection Office, and the GPA (the global forum of all data protection authorities and regulators worldwide), the publication takes stock of the lessons learned over the past …
We take the issue of harmful information during armed conflict seriously and we are dedicated to finding effective ways to address the issue and its consequences. A conflict sensitive approach to addressing harmful information is one that does not limit …
Recovering and identifying the fallen The forensic team and I offer advice, training, equipment, and hundreds of thousands of DNA sample collection kits to support this vital work. But the scale of the tragedy is enormous. I arrived in Ukraine in February …
Over the years, Abida has been bringing Zahra to the rehabilitation centre every six months for therapy sessions. Guided by the physiotherapist, she carefully follows the home exercise programme recorded in a small notebook which is a daily routine that …
Under the current ceasefire agreement, the ICRC has assisted in the return of 300 deceased Palestinians and 23 deceased hostages of Israeli and other nationalities. In total, 31 deceased hostages have been returned by the ICRC since October 2023*. There …
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