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Published on December 2, 2025 - 09:50 GMT

From celebration to scarcity – Palestinian farmers and the increased challenges during the 2025 olive harvest

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 …

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Published on December 2, 2025 - 05:39 GMT

International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Stories of Survival and Rehabilitation in Myanmar

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 …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 11:02 GMT

ICRC Vice-president calls on States to defend and to promote the norms enshrined in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

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 …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 07:57 GMT

Families of the missing meet: Separated by continents, bound by suffering

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 …

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Published on November 30, 2025 - 11:36 GMT

AHTF, ICRC Secure $1M Grant from Saudi Fund to Boost Agriculture & Food Security in Afghanistan

Additionally, it aims to enhance the agricultural knowledge and capabilities of farmers through support grants and capacity building. Katharina Ritz, Head of Delegation for the ICRC in Afghanistan, has emphasized the impact of this initiative, stating: …

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Published on November 28, 2025 - 14:51 GMT

Colombia: ICRC president calls for respect for IHL to avert deepening humanitarian crisis

“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,” …

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Published on November 28, 2025 - 09:39 GMT

Russia: ICRC’s response to the emergency situation in Kursk linked to the hostilities

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 …

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Published on November 27, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

Sudan: Reaching people in dire need as crisis deepens

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 …

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Published on November 27, 2025 - 08:18 GMT

ICRC president begins official visit to Colombia

While in the country, President Spoljaric plans to visit communities heavily affected by armed conflict. She will also meet with authorities to discuss the humanitarian consequences resulting from ongoing fighting and the critical role of international …

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Published on November 27, 2025 - 08:18 GMT

Mali: Anderamboukane, a once-thriving town desolated by armed violence

« 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 …

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Published on November 24, 2025 - 20:56 GMT

Sudan: Families fleeing Al-Fasher recount harrowing violence as dire needs rise

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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Published on November 24, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

ICRC: 204 million people live in areas controlled or contested by armed groups

The ICRC’s 2025 mapping identifies 383 armed groups of humanitarian concern across more than 60 countries. Over one-third are parties to armed conflict and therefore bound by international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC maintains contact with around …

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Published on November 22, 2025 - 21:23 GMT

Asia-Pacific Naval Warfare Symposium 2025: reference materials

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 11:03 GMT

ICRC to focus on front line work amid rising conflicts and financial constraints

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 …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 18:24 GMT

ICRC president: Use of explosive weapons in populated areas requires a collective response

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 …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:48 GMT

Thailand: The ICRC and Thammasat University foster dialogue on IHL’s enduring relevance through film

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 …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 23:24 GMT

The mounting anguish of waiting for news

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 …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 23:24 GMT

Frequently asked questions: ICRC’s work in South Sudan

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 …

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Published on November 19, 2025 - 23:24 GMT

Ethiopia: Amid rising humanitarian needs in Amhara, 77,000 people in Lalibela regain access to safe water

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 …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 09:05 GMT

ICRC war surgery courses globally accessible on SURGhub

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 …

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