“I had some experience working in a pastry factory and always enjoyed cooking, which gave me the confidence to pursue my dream,” she said. For Alina, another important reason behind wanting to open a bakery was to have a stable livelihood which would …
Mohammad's brother was distraught by the news and started reaching out to his connections in Europe, desperately seeking any piece of information about the boat and Mohammad's fate. He eventually learned that there had been two boats: one reached …
Conflict continues to destroy vital infrastructure, cutting off access to food, water, healthcare, and education for countless communities. Schools, hospitals, and homes—places meant to provide safety and stability—have become targets. And the impacts of …
The course brought together participants from 17 Arab states, marking an important milestone in IHL education across the region. It brought together government officials from different ministries (including Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, and …
If you are in Syria, call the ICRC at 093 603 36 28 If you are in Türkiye, call the Turkish Red Crescent at 168 or at 312 584 18 68 If you are in Lebanon, call the ICRC at 01 727 727 If you are in Jordan, call the ICRC at 01 659 019 99 or the Jordan …
“In the past 13 years, the ICRC has registered 35,000 cases of people who have gone missing in Syria. This number reflects the requests of the families who approached the ICRC - we know that in reality the numbers are far greater. Behind every such case, …
Since the start of the armed conflict in Syria, the ICRC, together with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, has registered 35,000 cases of people who have gone missing in Syria. This number reflects the requests of the families who approached the ICRC …
The NSIA is a National Society development fund jointly lead by the ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). It aims at enhancing the sustainable development of National Societies in fragile contexts by …
Back in 2016, daily life was full of hardships for Mariam and her family in the remote village of Moloi Jaga Ruwai in Myanmar, located near a river bordering Bangladesh. Amid the ongoing conflict-related tension, the community was living in perpetual fear …
The evaluation focused on learning intended for the professional development of ICRC staff, covering an organization-wide geographic scope. Two periods were considered: the “current state” (2020-2023) and the “future view” (2025-2030). The evaluation …
Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, The world is in turmoil: geopolitical divisions and tensions are mounting, increasing (re)militarization of economies and societies are leading to a growing climate of preparation for wars that …
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Damascus (ICRC) — Our teams in Syria, including in Damascus, have been closely monitoring the fast-evolving security and humanitarian situation in coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC). The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) is …
The film screening event, now in its third year, is part of the faculty's ongoing International Law and Films project. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between legal theory and cinematic storytelling, offering a unique platform to take a look at …
We provided extensive support to the health facilities concerned. Between 2019 and the first quarter of 2024, the ICRC donated 812 items of equipment and repaired 417 at a number of health facilities, mainly in Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, Bolívar, Apure, …
Ambassador Gafoor, Excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for the opportunity to address this Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on the question of how international law applies to the use of ICTs. To answer your …
The Winning Team: China University of Political Science and Law The Runner-up Team: Jilin University The Second Runner-up Team: Shandong University, Weihai The fourth ranking team: Peking University Best Mooters The Best Oralist in the Final Round: TIAN …
Launched in late 2023, the Central Tracing Agency’s Military Personnel Identification Project (MPI) is a 3-year initiative led by the African Centre for Medicolegal Systems (ACMS) in Pretoria, South Africa. It brings together State armed forces from around …
The Seminar was chaired by the government of Malawi and included representatives from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. The seminar focused on the implementation of IHL and the …
Patrick Youssef, ICRC Regional Director for Africa who is on a visit to China, in his keynote address briefed the participants about the current humanitarian situation in the continent including Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia. He updated the audience about …
