Running from 30 November to 6 December, the course is organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in coordination with the League of Arab States (LAS) and the Egyptian National Committee on International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL). …
A specific risk is that generative AI tools always produce an answer, even when the historical sources are incomplete or silent. Because their purpose is to generate content, they cannot indicate that no information exists; instead, they will invent …
Every season, volunteers approach the village council to offer support during the harvest. However, this year there are simply no olives to harvest. Akram Kamal, the owner of Mughayyir’s olive press was one of the villagers directly affected by the …
The ICRC supports several physical rehabilitation centres across Myanmar, including in Yangon, Myitkyina, Kyaing Tong, and Hpa-an, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Myanmar Red Cross Society, and others, to enhance staff capacity and improve …
Madam President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, We gather at a pressing moment in history. The toll of armed conflicts is mounting. Last year, the ICRC recorded 130 armed conflicts: twice more than fifteen years ago. At such a time, the world needs …
Organized by the ICRC’s Central Tracing Agency in collaboration with Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, the event provided a safe space where families of loved ones gone missing due to conflict, migration and other situations of violence, could …
“Nine years after the signing of the peace agreement, the sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation in the country this year should serve as a warning that more must be done to respect the rules of war and ensure civilians are protected from harm,” …
PROTECTION OF THE CIVILIAN POPULATION On Nov. 22-23, 2024 the ICRC participated, in its role as neutral intermediary, in the repatriation of 46 Russian civilians originally from Kursk region, from Sumy in Ukraine, back to Russia, through Belarus. On March …
The violence has also brought devastating levels of sexual violence, separation, and disappearances. Many families do not know the fate of loved ones, and communities live with the constant fear of further violence or loss. These are wounds that extend far …
« L’agriculture était une activité exercée tout au long de l’année. Les céréales telles que le mil, le maïs, le sorgho, ainsi que les légumineuses comme le haricot, sans oublier les fruits tels que la pastèque, étaient cultivés en abondance. Une partie de …
In Tawila, the ICRC has significantly scaled up our humanitarian response to meet the critical needs of affected communities. Together with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS), ICRC teams have provided financial assistance to 10,000 families – around …
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The announcement follows a decision by the ICRC Assembly to approve the organization’s 2026 budget of CHF 1.8 billion, a reduction of 17% compared with 2025. These cuts are a response to declining donor contributions for humanitarian aid even as the number …
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, This conference takes place at a watershed moment. Around the world, from Sudan to Gaza, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of course beyond, civilians bear the brunt of armed conflict. Children are …
The post-screening panel discussion featured experts from diverse fields, including Thitirat Thipsamritkul, lecturer at Thammasat University’s law faculty, Artch Bunnag, writer, translator and publisher specializing in Japanese literature and culture, and …
Anna is able to send letters to her son and receive replies from him thanks to delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) who visit prisoners of war. During these visits, the prisoners can give the delegates written or oral messages …
Our work is guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality. The criteria to provide protection activities, aid and services to people affected by conflict are based solely on needs, and without discrimination, whether by …
This water project was launched over three years ago to address severe water shortages in the town, due to the then raging hostilities in northern Ethiopia and to unreliable power supply. “We are glad that Lalibela’s residents can finally get reliable …
Geneva, 20 November, 2025 - In partnership with the Global Surgery Foundation (GSF), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) published its war surgery courses on SURGhub - the United Nations Global Surgery Learning Hub. Three ICRC online …
Mr. President, Allow me to begin by underscoring a critical truth: hunger in conflict is not an inevitable consequence of war. It is too often a man-made crisis, driven by violations of international humanitarian law. The ICRC has long emphasized a …
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