Umm Samer, who left Syria with her husband and children and settled in Jordan over ten years ago, shared life's few ups and downs with Abu, her loving life partner and the father of her children as they struggled together to provide the necessary …
Additionally, we provided vital medical supplies, training and equipment to emergency departments in five hospitals across Afghanistan. We continued to provide physical rehabilitation services for people with disabilities at the seven ICRC-supported …
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, a moment of recommitment towards IHL. The Geneva Conventions were adopted in 1949 and are now universally ratified. They represent a universal acknowledgement that war needs rules to limit its …
“We had coffee together, our little family tradition. Then he hugged us and left. That was the last time we saw him,” Aida Khonelia said, remembering the last time she saw her younger brother, Eduard Khonelia, 31 years ago. Eduard is among 1,867 people, …
By the end of 2023, more than 239,700 missing persons were registered by the Family Links Network of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement around the world. But this figure does not convey the true extent and severity of the issue. Behind every missing …
In Azerbaijan, the ICRC is closely collaborating with the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons of the Republic of Azerbaijan (the State Commission) to help in the clarification of the fates of approximately 4,000 missing …
The pain these families live with daily is unimaginable, and only deepens as time passes. They remain caught between despair and hope. Under international humanitarian law, families have the right to know the fate and whereabouts of their missing loved …
More than 25 years have passed since the armed conflict in Kosovo, and the families of over 1,600 missing persons are still waiting for answers about the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones. Marking the occasion of this day, the Regional Protection …
Geneva (ICRC). On 30 August, the International Day of the Disappeared, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will highlight the magnitude of disappearances in Latin America and the importance of greater coordination efforts by countries and …
Africa is the continent with the highest missing persons caseload, the highest number of unaccompanied children, and the highest number of family reunifications, based on ICRC-registered cases as from the end of June. “The issue of missing persons, …
The event included families of missing persons and featured a poignant photo exhibition that will be open to the public until September 4th. The exhibit showcases 26 photos and a group of stories that shed light on the inspiring journeys of these families, …
An airstrike kills dozens of civilians. Rockets obliterate a hospital. Military forces block humanitarian convoys at checkpoints, leaving victims of war with no food or medical supplies. Such acts are abhorrent, painful to see, and much worse to …
The briefing session was attended by over 107 people, including Ambassadors representing African Member States, RECs, REMs, Key AU organs, UNESCO, and other key partners. The Head of Delegation highlighted the devastating impact of armed conflict on …
In Iraq, many people have gone missing in different rounds of conflicts, with countless still remaining unaccounted for. The ICRC has documented 618 new cases of missing persons from January – June 2024, while the fate and whereabouts of 208 persons have …
The purpose of consent is to build trust and show respect to the person whose image and content you’re capturing. In every situation possible, we try to get written consent before photographing or filming. In the rare cases where it’s not possible – and …
The hostilities come at a time when the country remains stuck in a political and institutional vacuum and has been struggling with a severe socioeconomic crisis of over four years that has affected the population, as well as institutions and any type of …
The influx of refugees and returnees escaping the conflict in Sudan, has brought additional stress on local communities already living with limited resources. However, despite their own dire circumstances, the locals have unconditionally welcomed the …
In Iraq, families of missing persons face immense difficulties in accessing necessary official documentation, which is critical for their day-to-day lives, impacting their legal status and access to various services. Recognizing these challenges, in …
Despite numerous efforts, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has not managed to bring humanitarian relief into the city to this day. We call on the parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law …
Today, the Geneva Conventions have been accepted by every state in the world, and most African states have also adopted the Additional Protocols of 1977. In addition, many African states have played a key role in developing more recent IHL treaties. Indeed …
