Thank you, Mr. Chair. As it’s the first time I’m taking the floor, let me congratulate you on your election as Chair of the Open-ended Working Group. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) looks forward to supporting you, Mr. Chair, and all …
ICRC teams are also prepared to scale-up the delivery of life-saving aid safely to civilians in desperate need across the Gaza Strip. A rapid and unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance must be allowed and facilitated. With acute food shortages …
Each grain they collect tells a story of desperation and the cruel intersection of climate and conflict. “When there is no food, this is all we can do,” says one of the women, her fingers coated in earth. Their actions stem not from laziness but a will to …
These videos are stark evidence of the life-threatening conditions in which the hostages are being held. We know families watching these videos are horrified and heartbroken by the conditions they see their loved ones held in. Hostage-taking is strictly …
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Omar’s family, colleagues, and friends. Omar was killed and other staff were injured during an overnight attack on the PRCS building in Khan Younis. Omar and the other injured colleagues were on duty in a clearly …
Held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 24 to 26 June 2025, the three-day event was jointly hosted by the Judge Advocate General’s Department, Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defence of Thailand and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). …
Communities in Mocimboa da Praia continue to be affected by displacement and returns, loss of income, family separation, and difficult access to basic services such as clean water and health services. The ICRC built six boreholes, three with handpumps and …
Asiya Abdela is a farmer in Arma Gunfi, a small village cut off because of the conflict. It lies deep in the West Wellega zone, over 700 kilometres away from the capital Addis Ababa. While waiting for her prenatal care appointment at the Gunfi primary …
One of the most worrying trends was the increase in the presence, use and abandonment of weapons, munitions and explosive devices, such as anti-personnel mines, explosive remnants of war, launched devices and controlled detonation devices. Between January …
In the heart of the capital, the courtyard of the Argentina Bellegarde school has been transformed into a makeshift shelter, housing at least 695 displaced families. Once a place of learning, it has become a refuge for many people from areas now affected …
“Fighting in the Kordofan states has intensified since the beginning of 2025, resulting in hundreds of deaths and exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis. In some areas, 90% of civilians have fled,” explained Daniel O’Malley, ICRC Head of Delegation …
Over the past two decades, the Regional Delegation has steadily deepened its dialogue and cooperation with the Chinese government, armed forces, the Red Cross Society of China, and other sectors of society. It has served as a pivotal hub for the ICRC’s …
Contemporary armed conflicts show, in appalling and devastating ways, that IHL faces enormous challenges in providing effective and meaningful protection for affected people. To reverse this downward spiral of disrespect for IHL and despair, in September …
The project goes beyond simply improving living conditions inside the prison; it also aims to promote prisoners’ economic independence by producing soap from local agricultural ingredients. The ingredients used in the artisanal production are mainly peanut …
Through the PSVP’s monitoring and learning tools, the ICRC works to closely track and measure the: Change of calculations: The way that actors of influence – including community leaders and members – make decisions regarding sexual violence and what could …
5 August 2025 “Let all the souls here rest in peace for we shall not repeat the evil.” These are the words carved into the stone monument at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Eighty years after the world witnessed the horrifying tragedy caused by nuclear …
Twelve-year-old Mohammad Ehsan’s eyes are fixed on the ball as he runs across the futsal court. He tackles an opponent, dodges another and dribbles before trying to strike a goal. His excitement and confidence on court are obvious signs of his love for …
During the two day visit, Krähenbühl met with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs Xavier Bettel. Krähenbühl and the ICRC’s Head of Delegation in Luxembourg …
“To understand better and further respond to the most pressing needs, the ICRC deployed a multidisciplinary team on the ground. In close cooperation with the SARC, whose staff and volunteers have been doing an outstanding work since the onset of the crisis …
More than 80 states have expressed their support for the initiative—formally or informally—demonstrating broad interest in strengthening the legal and operational frameworks that underpin humanitarian protection. Twenty-four co-chairs have taken on …
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