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International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases

1,042 Press Releases

Published on March 7, 2025 - 08:35 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair

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 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 7, 2025 - 01:39 GMT

Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war

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 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 6, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

The humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons are beyond the capacity of any humanitarian organization to address effectively

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 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 6, 2025 - 15:12 GMT

Warning: Scams and false claims misusing the ICRC’s name

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, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 6, 2025 - 10:54 GMT

Strengthening Respect for IHL: Building on Commonalities with Islamic Law

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 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 5, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

Access beyond front lines: How neutrality in conflict helps us reach those who need us most

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. …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded

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 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 5, 2025 - 14:16 GMT

Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL

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 …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 13:31 GMT

South Sudan: Using sports and arts to combat sexual and gender-based violence

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 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 4, 2025 - 10:33 GMT

Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures – January to December 2024

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, …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 09:05 GMT

ICRC Activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024

"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 …

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Published on March 3, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views

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 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 3, 2025 - 08:48 GMT

Philippines: ICRC and Marawi City Water District improve delivery of water supply for residents of Marawi

The MCWD office was badly damaged, leading to the suspension of their operations. “We thought we would never recover. We had no salary from MCWD, nothing,” she said, her voice tinged with emotion. Leopoldo Quiniquiz, a water and habitat engineer for the …

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Published on March 2, 2025 - 08:46 GMT

Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures February 2025

The Red Cross Field Hospital was established and opened on 9 May 2024, and is implemented in coordination with the Palestine Red Crescent Society and supported by Red Cross Societies of Australia, Austria, Canada, China (Hong Kong branch), Denmark, Finland …

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Published on March 1, 2025 - 03:38 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates return of remains, detainees under ceasefire agreement

Over the past five weeks, the ceasefire agreement has allowed for families to be reunited and for the deceased to be brought back to their loved ones for proper burials. More humanitarian aid has also entered Gaza, where countless lives depend on it. As a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on February 26, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work

During World War II, the ICRC was active in providing aid to prisoners of war (POWs), facilitating communication between POWs and their families, and monitoring conditions in internment camps. However, the mandate at the time did not explicitly extend to …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 14:38 GMT

Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War

More than 120 armed conflicts rage across the globe today—too many to comprehend—their agony and turmoil reduced to distant statistics and forgettable trivia. Amid these wars’ many differences, they all share a common denominator: human pain. Most are …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on February 25, 2025 - 13:55 GMT

“The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:” A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law

Excellencies, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to be with you all to speak about the Global Initiative for international humanitarian law (IHL). I am invested in this initiative because I believe an exceptional effort is needed to …

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Published on February 25, 2025 - 10:54 GMT

ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides – both in war and in peacetime

President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today violations that were once considered abhorrent have, disturbingly, become normalized in conflicts around the world. I stand before you to remind us of an undeniable truth: Every patient killed in a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on February 24, 2025 - 19:06 GMT

Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support

During his time in the country, he engaged with Afghan authorities in Kabul, met with patients and beneficiaries of humanitarian services in Kabul, and took stock of the ICRC’s response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. He also met with the leadership, …

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