By bringing these experiences to the stage, Lanterns of Silence honored the suffering of families while celebrating their resilience and dignity. Around 80 family members attended the performance, including relatives of those who had gone missing at the …
The Conference – the only global forum of its kind – will bring together more than 900 participants from over 50 countries, both online and in person, to share experiences, foster solidarity and push for stronger, long-term responses to one of the most …
The discussion, held under the framework of the Global IHL Initiative - launched in 2024 by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - highlighted the urgent need to …
Throughout the year, the scope of the armed conflict has widened, affecting civilians living across South Sudan, primarily in areas of Upper Nile, Jonglei, Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal. Many families have been displaced …
H.E. Ambassador Khalid AlMaghamis, chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society: “Since its establishment in 1966, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society has worked in close partnership with the ICRC as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement …
The appalling abuses of the rules of war we are witnessing in Sudan are indefensible. No patient should be killed in a hospital, and no civilian shot while trying to flee their home. These horrific attacks must stop and international humanitarian law must …
The event was inaugurated by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric and Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, at the Saudi National Defence University (SANDU). This marks the first time Saudi Arabia hosts SWIRMO, highlighting its growing role in advancing …
Recent armed conflicts have seen civilians encouraged to collect militarily-relevant information through smart-phone; unprecedented numbers of civilian hacker groups (often referred to as “hacktivists”) conducting cyber operations against perceived enemies …
They also toured the local IRCS branch in Hamedan, where Cassard remarked: “I commend the courage and dedication of the IRCS staff who, from the earliest hours of the escalation, were at the forefront – rescuing the injured and trapped, providing life- …
In 2022, their house was flattened – not a wall left standing. Their farming equipment was destroyed. They were cut off from regular access to water, gas and electricity. Everyone fled here. Cattle were walking around – herds, without any owners… Cows were …
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expresses its deepest sorrow over the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) volunteers in Bara, North Kordofan State. We received this news with profound shock and outrage, and we condemn …
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is aware of a video pertaining to the recovery of a deceased person in Gaza. At the request of Hamas, the ICRC accepted to be present in good faith in its role as a neutral intermediary between the …
Pursuant to its protection mandate, the ICRC wishes to remind all parties to the conflict that civilians and all those who no longer take part in the hostilities must be treated in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC wishes to …
Since 2024, the ICRC has been working with the Red Cross of Chad to put in place a psychosocial support programme in transit centres in the provinces of Ouaddaï, Sila and Wadi Fira. The programme aims to support people who have been left traumatized by the …
A joint pooled fund of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the NSIA provides flexible, multi-year funding to support the sustainable development of Red Cross …
Given their complementary missions and shared commitment to cybersecurity and digital resilience, the cooperation between the Global Cyber Hub and the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity provides a strong foundation for building a secure, inclusive, and …
Geneva (ICRC) – For over two and a half years, civilians in Al Fasher have been trapped in a besieged city where they have endured relentless fighting and an extreme deprivation of food, medical care and the essentials for survival. As the fight for …
Law faculties of 14 Jordanian public and private universities took part in the competition, representing: the University of Jordan, Al al-Bayt University, Jadara University, Ajloun National University, Zarqa University, Irbid Private University, Applied …
Chair, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the continued interest of the United Nations General Assembly in the principle of universal jurisdiction and takes note of the Secretary-General's most recent report on this issue. …
Your Excellencies, distinguished co-chairs, distinguished founding members of the Global IHL initiative, dear colleagues, It is an honour to be with you today at this milestone moment for the Global Initiative on International Humanitarian Law. We meet …
