Mr President, dear ministers, colleagues, When politics fail, humanitarian actors are left to pick up the pieces. Yet, humanitarian action can never fully address the unimaginable suffering when wars are waged with little regard for civilian life or …
Rim Hajji, the head of the ICRC's Cotabato office, during the presentation of the handbook in parliament. In her speech, she urged members of parliament “to build a world where the rules of war are respected, and where human dignity and life are …
Aminah’s life changed in 2020 when she met ICRC staff who told her about the accompaniment program. She was asked if she would be willing to undergo training to become an accompanier. She also learned that under the program, the ICRC could give grants to …
The ICRC works closely with its movement partner, the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), to deliver vital emergency assistance and healthcare services. The ICRC also provides economic support to facilitate community resilience and contributes to the …
The international community has committed to provide support to countries that are highly vulnerable to climate change. More than half of the countries considered most vulnerable and least ready to adapt to climate change are countries enduring armed …
Nadezhda is a pastry chef by profession who used to work at a private confectionery factory in Lyman. She is raising two daughters by herself, and like many who are living through the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict, was forced to leave her …
Madam Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to address the First Committee on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Three weeks ago, United Nations Member States adopted the ambitious Pact for the Future. They …
The medical reinforcement comes amid escalating hostilities, a rising number of wounded people and a health-care system struggling with an influx of people in desperate need. The surgical team, including an emergency room doctor, a surgeon and an …
On 8 May, Polish Red Cross (PRC) launched its Emblem campaign, supported by the ICRC. Through this campaign, PRC wants to sensitize Polish public opinion about the need to safeguard the Red Cross emblem, inform on who it protects, and who can use it. The …
Upon the invitation of the Romanian government, the ICRC participated in two events in Bucharest to promote international humanitarian law (IHL) in Romania. The event held on 8 May was hosted at the Romanian Parliament and chaired by the President of the …
This increase is part of a trend affecting the entire Lake Chad Basin region,[1] where an estimated 6.1 million[2] people will not have enough to eat in the coming months due in part to both conflict and climate, the highest figure in four years. The rise …
International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent The Surgical Learning Hub (SLH) and The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care will be showcased at the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent from October 28 to 31, 2024. The …
In urban areas, the arrival of large numbers of people displaced by the armed conflict has increased demand for drinking water. Evelyne lives in a camp for displaced people in Bougouyo, some 80 km from Bambari. She describes her struggle to get safe …
To report explosive devices in your area, call the Lebanon Mine Action Centre at 05 956 143. If there is shelling, find a lower ground to hide. Stay as far as possible from the windows. Lie down, wrap your arms around your head, and cover your ears. Open …
Responding to a crisis can be overwhelming, often triggering a wide range of emotions and mental health challenges, such as anger, grief, anxiety, insomnia, and heightened stress. “We shed tears while helping the people affected by the floods. I was …
Since 2016, the AU has annually co-organized a roundtable in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) which are technical exchanges on implementing obligations in Article I, common to the 4 Geneva Conventions. It brings …
Chair, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the international community’s sustained collective interest and efforts to strengthen accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. In armed conflict, …
Events like the Judicial Forensic Conference are key components of this ongoing collaboration, aimed at developing a sustainable, well-established, and effective system for managing forensic issues, particularly in the aftermath of conflict, migration and …
The Professional Standards for Protection Work guide organizations in managing risks, engaging with communities, and coordinating with other actors to uphold the rights of people affected by conflict, violence, or disaster. The standards also emphasize …
This recognition highlights the group’s vital role in drawing attention to the catastrophic effects and enduring humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons use. Nihon Hidankyo has long advocated for the complete prohibition and elimination of nuclear …
06 days 15:34:54
