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International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases

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Published on May 13, 2024 - 08:34 GMT

Double jeopardy – during and after conflict: The human cost of weapon contamination in Asia-Pacific

Living in the shadow of conflict A normal day, a daily chore, a deafening blast, moments of chaos and then a life forever shaken and disrupted – that's how victims of landmine explosions or incidents involving unexploded ordnance would describe what …

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Published on May 11, 2024 - 09:01 GMT

China: ICRC Director General's visit reflects growing engagement with China

The visit came at a significant moment as this year marks the 120th founding anniversary of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC). During his speech at a ceremony to mark the RCSC's anniversary in Beijing on May 8, Krähenbühl underscored the historic …

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Published on May 9, 2024 - 11:16 GMT

African Union, ICRC Roundtable Seeks Innovative Tech Solutions for Landmine Clearance in Africa

The roundtable brought together representatives from 8 high-risk African Member States alongside countries with successful demining programs. Operational demining actors such as UNMAS also participated. In addition, humanitarian organizations, the academia …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 12:46 GMT

Brazil: the ICRC takes part in G20 event on disinformation and hate speech

On 30 April, Rizk took part in workshops with G20 engagement groups and in closed meetings with international organizations, think tanks and civil society players. Discussions focused on topics such as platform regulation, artificial intelligence and …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 12:46 GMT

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024: Keeping humanity alive!

BAGHDAD, May 8, 2024 – In a world inundated by conflict, disasters, and unprecedented challenges preserving humanity becomes our beacon of hope. Today on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day we honour and thank the volunteers and staff of the International …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 12:46 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from 7 October 2023 to 31 April 2024

Building on its strong mandate and longstanding presence, and initially drawing on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) swiftly adjusted and scaled up its response to address new needs in Israel and Gaza. It …

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Published on May 7, 2024 - 20:18 GMT

Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and ...

As instructions to evacuate certain areas in Rafah were issued on Monday by Israel, the ICRC reiterates that all must be done to spare civilian lives, and to ensure they have access to the basic necessities for life, including food, water, and medical care …

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Published on May 7, 2024 - 14:38 GMT

Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024

Amid armed conflicts and violence, disasters, climate-related crises, epidemics, food insecurity and mass displacements in some of the world's most vulnerable situations, our commitment to helping others remains strong. In these challenging times, the …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 11:12 GMT

Healing hidden wounds: Surviving armed violence in Burkina Faso

Aly is 15 years old. He and his family had to flee their home three years ago. They sought refuge in a densely populated settlement for displaced people on the outskirts of Ouahigouya in north-western Burkina Faso. Ever since, Aly has been haunted by his …

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Published on May 6, 2024 - 11:12 GMT

Evaluation report: Community Contact Centers

The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the CCCs as part of the ICRC's architecture for AAP in order to inform the further roll out of CCCs across delegations. While a technical assessment of the existing feedback solutions is outside the scope of …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 18:14 GMT

Bolivia: ICRC activities for persons deprived of their liberty

A major focus is on improving detention conditions through water, sanitation and liveability infrastructure works, or other ad hoc support. Over the years, several detention facilities have received this support for specific work. This has always been …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 10:36 GMT

Surgical learning hub and global network

The Network leverages on partnerships to enhance and ensure the sustainable outcomes at both local and global level. Research By joining academic partners with field practitioners the network will contribute to humanitarian research Sustainability By …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 08:39 GMT

Al-Azhar University, ICRC discuss commonalities between international humanitarian law and Islamic Sharia

The seminar included lectures and discussions around the protection of civilians and the humane treatment of prisoners during armed conflicts from the perspectives of IHL and Islamic Sharia, with the aim of reinforcing universal acceptance of IHL and …

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Published on April 24, 2024 - 16:41 GMT

Kenya, Djibouti, Tanzania: Newsletter 2023

In 2023, the ICRC Nairobi Regional Delegation worked extensively to promote knowledge and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and cultivate acceptance for humanitarian norms and principles among religious leaders, academic circles, and other …

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Published on April 24, 2024 - 00:34 GMT

Gender equality is a marker of peace and security

Excellencies, colleagues, Sexual violence in conflict is not an isolated occurrence. The WPS agenda has long affirmed that to end this horror, the root cause of gender inequality must be tackled too. Sexual violence cannot be divorced from the thorns of …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 17:56 GMT

Mexico and Central America:" The ICRC calls on states to step up and coordinate efforts to protect people affected by armed ...

Mexico City (ICRC). The high human cost of violence in Mexico and Central American countries is an issue that can only be addressed through sustained and coordinated cross-border action by states, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross ( …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 11:23 GMT

Algeria: ICRC president meets with Algerian authorities

During her visit, the ICRC president met with the minister of foreign affairs and with the president of the Algerian Red Crescent, Ibtissem Hamlaoui. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Algerian government and the ICRC. Talks were …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 23:31 GMT

El Salvador: Humanitarian Report 2024

"There's a motto we often say and stress: 'We're not alone, but when we started the search we were alone.' This struggle has made us all stronger. It's allowed us to meet new people, new families. Some of us may already have lost …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 23:22 GMT

Honduras: Humanitarian Report 2024

In Honduras, humanitarian needs persist. Protecting the lives and dignity of migrants, internally displaced persons, families of missing persons, individuals deprived of liberty, and communities is our mission. Learn more in our 2024 activity report.

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 22:57 GMT

Honduras Editorial: "a decade of promoting humanity in detention"

By Guela Sekhniachvili, head of the ICRC's mission in Honduras Humanity should know no bounds. Even in prisons, people must be treated with dignity, regardless of the reason they were incarcerated. The Nelson Mandela Rules state that because …

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