International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 11, 2024 - 09:26 GMT

Poland: The ICRC supports National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases of persons missing in relation to ...

To highlight the work by Polish Red Cross (PRC) to restore and maintain family links, the ICRC Warsaw Delegation organized the visit of Dusan Vujasanin, the head of the ICRC’s Central Tracing Agency Bureau (CTA-B), to Warsaw in March 2024. He discussed …

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Published on October 10, 2024 - 17:57 GMT

Lebanon: Frequently asked questions about international humanitarian law, the protection of civilians, and our work in conflict

Under IHL, the civilian population is defined as all persons who are not members of the armed forces of a party to the conflict. In case of doubt about a person/s civilian status, that person must be considered a civilian. There are three basic rules that …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 22:29 GMT

Ethiopia: Children disproportionately affected by weapon contamination

Addis Ababa (ICRC)— Eighty percent of victims of unexploded ordnance assisted by the International Committee of the Red Cross in rural areas of northern Ethiopia have been children, underscoring the grave danger posed by old weapons to young and often …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 12:46 GMT

SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices

SWIRMO has been an ICRC flagship event for military audiences since 2007. Time and again, we have seen that SWIRMO offers a unique platform to discuss and promote international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC works to promote knowledge of IHL to protect …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 07:12 GMT

Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures October 2024

A Red Cross and Red Crescent response The Red Cross Field Hospital 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 October 7, 2024 - 10:44 GMT

Annual Review 2023: ICRC Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries

In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the ICRC works to promote and ensure respect for the rules of war and facilitates its operations worldwide through dialogue with government, civil society, and military and diplomatic officials. It works in …

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Published on October 6, 2024 - 19:11 GMT

Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: “Healthcare workers and facilities must be ...

Any harm inflicted on medical workers, rescue volunteers, or healthcare facilities is unacceptable. These groups are protected under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and must be shielded from violence. Humanitarian workers and medical personnel save …

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Published on October 6, 2024 - 11:23 GMT

A year of loss and pain: ICRC appeals for human dignity and urgent action to ease suffering

Human suffering has no borders. This is a year marked by heartbreak and unanswered questions. Families have been torn apart, with many loved ones still held against their will. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and millions have been displaced …

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Published on October 6, 2024 - 11:23 GMT

Israel: A year of loss and pain

Anguished families wait for release of those held hostage, or at least of news of their fate. Many are still mourning loved ones killed. Tens of thousands of civilians in the south and in the north are displaced and unable to return home. Entire …

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Published on October 6, 2024 - 11:23 GMT

Gaza: A year of loss and pain

Prior to October of last year, Gazans were already living with challenges born out of multiple rounds of escalations in recent years and the impacts of closures, and limited humanitarian access. After a year of devastating conflict, the grief and suffering …

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Published on October 5, 2024 - 12:38 GMT

Lebanon: ICRC delivers lifesaving medical supplies to Beirut amid ongoing escalation

"The International Committee of the Red Cross received around 17 metric tons of medical supplies,” said Laetitia Nemouche Armand, ICRC’s health coordinator in Lebanon. “These supplies are intended to be distributed to hospitals in collaboration with …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International ...

Chair, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) unequivocally condemns acts of terrorism of all forms, no matter whether they occur during or outside of armed conflict and irrespective of the perpetrators. International humanitarian law (IHL) …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 12:34 GMT

Middle East: The ICRC urgently calls on all parties to protect civilians

"The risks are massive. If the violence continues to escalate, the potential harm to civilians is incalculable," said Nicolas Von Arx, the ICRC’s regional director for the Near and Middle East. “All parties must uphold their obligations under …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 20:19 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: Key Facts and Figures (7 October 2023 – 25 September 2024)

Building on its strong mandate and longstanding presence, and drawing on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) swiftly adjusted and scaled up its response to address new needs in Israel and Gaza. It also …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 15:24 GMT

International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin

As part of ongoing efforts by the ICRC’s regional delegation to the UK & Ireland to promote the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, a small team participated in this year’s Irish Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Conference in …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 00:58 GMT

Ukraine: As Winter Approaches, Communities Prepare

For Alina Sydorenko, home is the small village of Pidlyman in Kharkiv region. Nowadays, it does not differ much from other settlements near Izium: fully intact houses are rare; residents' fences resemble a sieve of shots and shrapnel; mine warning …

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Published on September 30, 2024 - 12:32 GMT

Coordination Mechanism Continues Work to Search for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts

The Coordination Mechanism, which brings together Georgian, South Ossetian and Russian participants, was established in 2010, with the support and technical expertise of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as an exclusively humanitarian …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 22:10 GMT

Ukraine: As a new school year begins, safety lessons about the dangers of explosive ordnance remain vital

The voices of Danylo and Maksym underscore the crucial role of education in mitigating the risks of explosive ordnance. The ICRC's multifaceted approach, which includes direct engagement with schools and lyceums, developing educational resources, and …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 22:10 GMT

ICRC Emergency Response in Lebanon

We remain committed to continuing to help people affected by armed conflict and other forms of violence and to enhancing respect for international humanitarian law. In the days ahead, we plan to supply medical items to health care facilities and provide …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 22:10 GMT

Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2024

Through our delegation in Yerevan and sub-delegation in Goris, we continued to support those affected by the conflict escalations in 2020-2023. We continued facilitating resilience-building programs in communities situated along the border between Armenia …

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