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 …
Ambassador Gafoor, Excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this 9th meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG), and to address the group with respect to potential threats …
Mr. President, dear ministers, colleagues, The ICRC would like to thank Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for organizing this conference. We hope to reach the urgent objective of enhancing …
When Gul Wazir's eight-month-old daughter, Fatima, struggled with mobility caused by CP, he became her superhero. After spending months searching for the right treatment, the devoted father travelled four hours away from their home in eastern …
The seminar featured lectures and discussions on the protection of civilians and the humane treatment of prisoners during armed conflicts, exploring these issues from both IHL and Islamic Sharia perspectives. The aim was to promote the universal acceptance …
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are among the most vulnerable populations in times of crisis. Unlike refugees, they remain within their country’s borders and rely on their own state for protection. Yet, in fragile contexts, the state’s capacity to …
The workshop included a series of presentations and interactive sessions with experienced journalists who had worked in volatile situations, allowing participants to gain insights into the realities of crisis reporting. Their accounts highlighted the …
For many, the Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in collaboration with Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), is more than just a competition. It is a transformative experience …
The ceasefire must be upheld and enforced across all levels of command to ensure much-needed respite for civilians on both sides of the border. It must also facilitate the rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid for civilians wherever they are. For …
Y.E. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Y.E. Ly Thuch, President of the 5th Review Conference, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, I am delighted to address the Fifth Review Conference of the Anti‑Personnel Mine Ban …
In her opening remarks, Patricia Rey, ICRC’s Head of Global Communications, emphasized the critical role of media in shaping public perception, influencing global responses to crises, and upholding humanitarian principles, particularly in an era marked by …
Do you have information about some events that could have led to some persons going missing or burial places from the 1990-1991 Gulf War? Did you witness any such events or have seen any place of burial? Have you heard of such events or gravesites from …
Decades of conflict and violence, underinvestment in critical infrastructure and economic challenges have weakened the country’s capacity to tackle the growing threats posed by climate hazards. Despite the urgent need for adaptation strategies, Afghanistan …
IHL is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly, or actively participating in hostilities, and imposes limits on the means and methods of …
In Syria, the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) includes a wide range of interventions to assist the most vulnerable communities and improve their access to essential services, (such as healthcare and water), support their …
Difficulty accessing fields has led to price rises for agricultural goods, some of which are now imported from large cities in the east and neighbouring countries. Communities are finding it increasingly difficult to meet their food needs, and malnutrition …
The ICRC has returned to Poland in 2022 to contribute to the humanitarian response for people fleeing the international armed conflict in Ukraine. Our main concern is the protection of people affected by the armed conflict – whether by restoring broken …
Dear Lord Mayor, Dear Professor Xylander, Dear Gerda, Esteemed guests, It is a great honour for me to stand here before you and receive the Bridge Prize. It is an award that recognizes our common human endeavour to bring about a peaceful world order. I …
