Sevda and her family’s journey has been one of resilience and hope in the face of adversity, and a testament to the necessity of providing coordinated humanitarian support at the right time to aid families affected by armed conflicts and other violence. …
Thank you, Mr. President! Yesterday, leaders of the world adopted the Pact for the Future. The ICRC is with you when you say in that Pact that “fellow human beings are enduring terrible suffering”. We are also with you when you warn us of “rising …
O secretário Nacional de Segurança Pública, Mário Luiz Sarrubbo, que representou o ministro da Justiça, Ricardo Lewandowski, destacou que a segurança pública é, além de um dos direitos fundamentais, um fator importante para a economia. “O uso da força, …
Alau Dam breached it banks in the early hours of 10 September, causing flooding in Maiduguri city in the Northeast of Nigeria. Prior to the incident, heavy rainfall flooded many areas of Borno state affecting road access. Overall, more than 414,000 people …
In the past, it was challenging for Battambang’s wheelchair basketball team to train or play in the heat or rain. The new roof is a game changer. It will allow the team to train more regularly all year round, regardless of the weather conditions. Attendees …
From families looking for missing loved ones, displaced residents who are unable to meet their basic needs, to wounded weapon bearers who need medical aid, we serve the most vulnerable while being anchored by our neutral, impartial and independent spirit. …
The event brought together African Union Member States, regional bodies, civil society, and international humanitarian organizations to discuss the relevance of IHL in contemporary armed conflicts, take stock of its application in the African context, and …
The evaluation aimed to understand the relevance and effectiveness of the prevention and influence approach, and how this contributed to the ICRC’s positioning in Peru. Overall, it was found that the ICRC’s work with its partners contributed to a specific …
The seminar was organized by Brazil’s foreign ministry and the ICRC’s regional delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, with the support of the National Committee for the Dissemination and Application of IHL. Opening the seminar, the …
The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, to be held in Geneva from 28-31 October, presents a critical opportunity to focus on concrete humanitarian solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The conference is co- …
Like Nilofar, Baqir, who was born with a deformity in his leg that made walking painful and nearly impossible, also felt isolated and helpless as he struggled to navigate the world with his disability. But things began to change for him when his family …
President Spoljaric met with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov; the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Vershinin; the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Tatiana Moskalkova; the Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova; and …
The rules of war took centre stage at an event in London marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. In an age of increasing conflict and humanitarian needs, last night’s event at the UK Swiss Embassy was a chance to highlight the enduring …
Ms Spoljaric plans to discuss in confidence with senior government officials the humanitarian consequences of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict as well as ongoing armed conflicts in places such as Myanmar, Gaza, and Sudan. This is to include …
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, What can States do to ensure greater respect for international humanitarian law? What can you do to ensure that the most vulnerable are effectively protected and assisted? We make two calls in this regard: First, …
In parallel, humanitarian action is increasingly prevented, and humanitarian workers are targeted. Neutral and impartial providers of humanitarian assistance and protection, such as the ICRC, are regularly pressured to pursue political or military …
Based on their respective responsibilities and mandates, both parties will share resources, build on each other’s strengths and adopt innovative ways of working so as to help Chinese enterprises improve their overseas practices and build stronger social …
In response, we have sustained our neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian activities to protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence. To address the most urgent needs of affected people, we have maintained our countrywide approach …
She recalls feeling hesitant about sharing her own story the first time a participant in one of the psychosocial support sessions asked her how she had managed to deal with her struggles. But she eventually decided to share her story, including the initial …
What: A commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions and launch the international humanitarian law Caucus. The event brings together African Union member states, regional bodies, civil society, and international humanitarian …
