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International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases

1,099 Press Releases

Published on March 30, 2026 - 11:53 GMT

“These weapons belong to the past”: Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives

These weapons do not just kill; they leave scars that last for decades, denying people access to farmland, schools and hospitals, and forcing entire communities to live in fear. In northern Iraq, 16-year-old Sirwan Nabi was herding sheep near his home when …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 27, 2026 - 11:32 GMT

NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response

Held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from February 17 to 20, 2026, the workshop aimed to strengthen NRCS’s institutional readiness, coordination mechanisms, and operational capacities to respond effectively and safely to humanitarian needs during crises. A total of …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 26, 2026 - 14:51 GMT

Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life

One month of hostilities has upended the lives of millions and sent shockwaves far beyond the region at a scale and speed that threatens to overwhelm the humanitarian response. In just four weeks, thousands have lost their lives, including first responders …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 26, 2026 - 14:33 GMT

One year after Myanmar’s earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict

One year on, signs of recovery are visible across central Myanmar. Homes are being repaired. Agricultural production has resumed and communities are gradually re-establishing access to essential services. Yet for many families, the earthquake has …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 26, 2026 - 13:23 GMT

Chad: A daily quest for water

In the first quarter of 2024, the ICRC drilled four wells within the transit camp that run on solar power. All four are now operational, providing up to 140,000 litres of drinking water each day. “They provide enough to meet the needs of roughly 10,000 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 25, 2026 - 09:13 GMT

Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance

For communities living with weapon contamination, ordinary activities can turn life-threatening. Children are particularly vulnerable to being threatened by unexploded ordnance, not only because of where they go or play, but how they see the world. In Iraq …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 24, 2026 - 10:42 GMT

Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World

The two-day event convened over 100 participants, including senior Indian Army officers, diplomats, UN representatives, and foreign Defence Attachés, to discuss the evolving dynamics of peacekeeping and the critical role of International Humanitarian Law ( …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 24, 2026 - 08:09 GMT

150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro

Throughout their history, the humanitarian action of these National Societies has supported those most in need notably during the Balkan Wars, the two World Wars, and the conflicts of the 1990s. By building and maintaining trust with their communities, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 23, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East

Infrastructure that enables the provision of essential services to civilians are in principle civilian objects, and as such are protected by all the IHL rules protecting the civilian population and civilian objects from the effects of hostilities. …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 23, 2026 - 14:10 GMT

ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical

War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians. It must stop. Every effort to de-escalate is critical. Deliberate attacks on essential services and civilian infrastructure can amount to war crimes. We are seeing energy, fuel, water and health-care …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 23, 2026 - 09:23 GMT

Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies

The workshop was co-facilitated with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and organised in close cooperation with the Polish Red Cross (PRC). The participants, with backgrounds in communications or operations, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 23, 2026 - 08:07 GMT

Poland: Families of the missing are not alone

As Yevheniia Protasova, PRC’s psychologist, that works with the families of the missing underlined, it is very important for them to feel that they are not alone, and to receive support. Furthermore, finding out the fate of their missing family members is …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 23, 2026 - 07:46 GMT

Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises

In addition to this, representatives of 12 NSs (British, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian and Swedish) and the IFRC exchanged experiences reflecting varying levels of interaction with military …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 22, 2026 - 06:57 GMT

Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families

In Parwan Province’s Salang District, the ICRC rehabilitated two canals in the Koklami Valley to restore water access for surrounding communities. The canal in Onamak village supports irrigation, micro-hydro electricity generation, and livestock watering …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 20, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient

In 2023, armed tensions seized Haut-Mbomou. The following year, Mboki was engulfed in fighting, forcing the townspeople to run for their lives. Clotilde and her family were not spared. “When our town was attacked,” recalls Clotilde with tears in her eyes …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 20, 2026 - 13:24 GMT

Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians

The days leading up to Nowruz are usually among the liveliest of the year in Iran. Markets fill with people buying flowers, sweets and gifts. Children look forward to visiting relatives and receiving eidi, the traditional New Year gift. Streets are …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 19, 2026 - 09:06 GMT

When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option

As her family grew, so did their needs. Therefore Sameera* started supporting her husband in providing for the family. With the help of her mother-in-law, who taught her cooking skills, she started to prepare home-cooked meals to sell to the surrounding …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 17, 2026 - 14:20 GMT

06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement

In conflicts, civilians always pay the highest price. As humanitarians, we try to help - through food distributions, hygiene kits, mattresses, blankets, water, and whatever assistance and protection efforts we can mobilize. We try to do it in a way that …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 17, 2026 - 10:22 GMT

Myanmar earthquake response: One year on

With more than 40 years of presence in Myanmar, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) scaled up our operations quickly in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake. Working closely with the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) and supporting its …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 17, 2026 - 08:29 GMT

Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities

Tehran (ICRC): “I am seeing the heavy strain that the recent escalation of hostilities has placed on people in Iran, who fear for their lives, the safety of their loved ones and their livelihoods. The heavy loss of life is alarming. Civilian infrastructure …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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