Since its inception in 2011, the Humanitarian Visa d’Or has been highlighting both the human cost of armed conflicts and the work that photojournalists are doing to give victims a voice. The award is part of the prestigious international photojournalism …
“Syria is at a historic crossroads,” said President Spoljaric. “Peace is possible. We have a shared interest and responsibility to help Syria emerge from the ruinous abyss of war. This is achievable, but it will require renewed commitment by its leaders to …
This was made possible under the humanitarian mandate of the Coordination Mechanism on Persons Unaccounted For in Connection with the Events of the 1992–1993 Armed Conflict and After, which has operated with the ICRC’s support since 2010 and involves …
Livestock farmers, poultry breeders, and fish producers in Anbar governorate continue to reel from the far-reaching consequences of the 2014-2017 conflict, such as low purchasing power and lack of economic opportunities. Veterinary services are now more …
Gaza (ICRC) – The ceasefire in Gaza has proven vital to saving lives, bringing in humanitarian assistance and sustaining the civilian population. However, Gaza's humanitarian crisis is far from over. Aid deliveries had substantially increased over the …
The first phase of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas has ended. This was a nerve-wracking, exhausting, difficult month and a half in which combined supreme happiness with indescribable pain. Thirty hostages returned to Israel alive, eight …
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime,” said Santhosh George, director of CURE International India Trust (CURE India), recognizing the contribution of the International Committee of the Red Cross …
The ICRC has been working with the European Union (EU) since 1999, when the ICRC set up a delegation in Brussels. During this period, the EU has made respect for IHL a cornerstone of its external relations approach, in part through its guidelines on …
The following is a statement attributable to Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Geneva (ICRC)—The ceasefire agreement has saved countless lives and offered a beacon of hope amid unimaginable suffering. Any …
Applying IHL principles helps prevent violations of IHL and the improper use of force, improve relations between the military and the local population, and ensure that military operations respect human dignity. This aligns with the ICRC’s mission, as a …
Your Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies, and gentlemen, Eighty years ago, the ICRC received the following cable from its delegate just after his arrival in Hiroshima on 29 August 1945: “Conditions appalling. City wiped out, eighty percent all …
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is aware of fraudulent activities misusing our name, logo, and reputation to deceive individuals and organizations. These scams can take the form of fake humanitarian aid requests, fraudulent job offers, …
Excellencies, Esteemed guests, It is an honour to participate in this International Conference on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in light of Islamic Jurisprudence, in this beautiful city of Muscat. I wish to express the sincere appreciation of the …
For more than 160 years, we have held the principles of neutrality, independence, and impartiality. Neutrality is not a concept that is always understood but we see it, in short, as the this most pragmatic approach that allows us to help the most people. …
Cluster munitions scatter explosive submunitions over wide areas, many of which fail to detonate on impact, contaminating environments with deadly unexploded ordnance. This jeopardizes the safe return of displaced families, access to services, and the …
Cluster munitions cause unacceptable harm. They scatter huge numbers of explosive submunitions across several thousand square metres, with many striking well outside the intended target area. In addition, submunitions often fail to detonate, contaminating …
In 2024, the ICRC, in partnership with the South Sudanese Red Cross Society (SSRC), organized awareness-raising sessions on sexual and gender-based violence to more than 5,000 community members in nine locations across the country, including Lainya. The …
Armed conflict escalated in several parts of the country and the ongoing situation forced people to be displaced and live in precarious conditions. There was continuance in the shortage of food and clean water, limited access to healthcare and education, …
"Despite the multiple humanitarian challenges, the Near and Middle East region has faced over the last year, the ICRC Jordan Delegation has continued supporting key humanitarian operations within and outside of Jordan. The ICRC Logistics Supply Center …
Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to represent the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), alongside representatives …
