Eighty per cent of the trucks entering the Gaza Strip are commercial trucks or government-to-government aid. Humanitarian assistance has increased slightly, but it remains minimal and far from sufficient. Yes, you can find food, some basic necessities — …
The ICRC organized the first-ever expert workshop with the Shariah courts on the missing under Islamic law. The workshop which took place online on 4 December 2025 aimed at discussing with Shariah Court judges, prosecutors, Islamic law professors and …
The first progress report of the Global Initiative documents the achievements since the launch of this collective process one year ago. All the speakers who took the floor expressed deep concern over ongoing violations and emphasized that upholding IHL is …
Every day, thousands of people cross a bridge over the Lamia River north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, either to trade, to visit family or to seek refuge from armed conflict. Now, with the Busunga-Sindila water supply system in Bundibugyo, …
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 …
Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to participate in this High-level Meeting of the General Assembly for the WSIS+20 review. The mandate of the ICRC, as set out in the …
Iryna Shtypa describes cold as a lack of colour. “You don’t enjoy life, you walk all huddled up, your mind doesn’t function properly,” she says. “When it’s warm, you are fully capable of thinking, you perceive the world differently, in all its colours – …
Support to frontline communities In its ongoing humanitarian response, the ICRC continues to assist the most vulnerable communities, including the elderly, people with disabilities or mobility issues, single-parent families and the unemployed in remote …
Over the past eight years, ICRC surgical teams have performed over 25,000 surgeries on about 5,000 people wounded by weapons. For most patients, surgery is only one step of a long and difficult recovery. In 2025, more than 3,700 people received physical …
The persistent presence, sound or sight of drones can have serious psychological effects on civilians. It can cause fear, stress and anxiety, especially when it is unclear whether the drones are being used for military, security or humanitarian purposes. …
The ICRC urgently calls for restraint and de-escalation. All parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law, which are intended to limit harm to the population, especially loss of civilian life and damage to civilian objects …
The four roundtables addressed critical dimensions of technology in humanitarian action. The first focused on responsible AI, examining governance models, ethical frameworks, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to maximize benefits while …
Madam President, For decades, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has spoken out about the indiscriminate effects of landmines and the grave threat they continue to pose to civilians during and long after armed conflict. With this …
Despite the urgent needs, the deadly clashes in the past week in the South Kivu territories of Uvira, Walungu, Mwenga and Fizi have made it extremely difficult to assist the wounded and transport them to appropriate medical facilities. “We fear that many …
Madam President, As the world’s largest humanitarian network, our staff and volunteers know too well the devastating impact of anti-personnel mines. These weapons kill and injure mostly civilians, too often children, and render entire communities unsafe. …
This year, Tashkent served as the host venue for the event. In his welcome address, representative of the National Centre for Human Rights of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ikboljon Abdumadjidov noted the interest of Tashkent in steadily establishing an …
Based on the outcomes of various assessments, the ICRC, working together with Mozambican Red Cross (CVM), distributed agricultural kits with seeds and tools to over 5,300 families in the communities of Matambalale, Miteda and Lutete, in Muidumbe district. …
In 2013, Osama, then a young carpenter in Aleppo, was shot. The injury caused severe complications, including the loss of his right kidney and, several years later, the amputation of his left leg. His life changed instantly. He could no longer continue his …
The ICRC's role in the evacuation from Mariupol, in May 2022, was to facilitate the implementation of the agreement reached between Ukraine and Russia in our capacity as a neutral intermediary. Details related to the evacuation were agreed upon by both …
Running from 30 November to 6 December, the course is organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in coordination with the League of Arab States (LAS) and the Egyptian National Committee on International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL). …
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