The violence in Mexico is deep, complex, and constantly evolving, yet humanitarian needs persist. We work to protect and assist those affected by violence, including families of missing persons, migrants, displaced persons, communities, and individuals …
We collaborate closely with the Costa Rican government to promote the implementation, development, and respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and applicable international standards for law enforcement. Learn more in our 2024 activity report.
By Alexandre Le Breton, head of the ICRC's mission in Panama Nobody is ready to cross the Darien Gap. Nobody is ready to trek through the jungle for days, facing unavoidable dangers and finding dead bodies along the way. Nobody is ready to cross rivers …
"I'm Yesenia. I'd say that I'm a strong, determined, humble and modest woman. I'm a mother to four children, but only three of them are still with us. Three months ago, my only daughter passed away, and I hadn't been able to see …
By Karim Khallaayoun, head of the ICRC's mission in Guatemala When someone disappears, the life of their family and community is turned upside down, never to be the same again. For families desperately seeking news about their loved ones, the …
"It is so satisfying for us to be able to contribute to this work. We have worked with the ICRC psychologist and received training to improve our understanding of mental health. Not only has it been a boost to us in our work, but it has also helped us …
The 2024 Opinion Paper explains the ICRC's approach in legally classifying contemporary armed conflicts. It makes the ICRC's methodology for classification accessible and transparent for all who are interested in the subject. Since 2008, the ICRC …
Dear President, honourable members of the Assembly, I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this important international body. May I start by expressing the gratitude of the International Committee of the Red Cross for the productive and long- …
(Check against delivery) Excellencies, ministers, colleagues, A year ago, fighting broke out. Despite the belligerents’ commitment in the Jeddah Declaration to protect civilians, horrifying accounts of unbridled violence continue today. In Sudan and …
“Today is your last day on earth.” These are the final words Husseini Jibrin remembers hearing before he was shot in both legs. He had been out collecting firewood with friends near his home in northeast Nigeria. Conflict has reigned in this part of the …
The conference, which takes place every four years, will be held in Pretoria, South Africa, from 15 to 19 April 2024. The event brings together representatives from government, Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, as well as legal experts from over 30 …
On April 30, the ICRC will be represented by Digital Risk Advisor Joelle Rizk at closed meetings and high-level workshops with members of the G20, international organizations, think tanks and civil society representatives. The following day, Rizk will be …
Baga town is in the northeast of Borno state, Nigeria, approximately 190 kilometers from the state capital. The town lies on the borders of the Lake Chad and is host to fishermen and farmers. When armed conflict hit the town, the entire community was …
ESF continues to encourage new approaches with an emphasis on innovation and learning. For the second consecutive year, National Societies are incubating and testing their innovative solutions and experimenting with a host of ideas and approaches. Using a …
Someya was pregnant when she fled her village in Western Darfur with her children. "They killed my father in the mosque after the evening prayer," she says, rocking her baby in the shadow of a tarp stretched overhead. "When I heard what …
The Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is at the forefront of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement’s efforts to ensure that Sudanese civilians receive the humanitarian protection and assistance they desperately need. “We have mobilized 4,000 …
Besides recognition for their impactful storytelling and a platform to amplify the voices of those affected by humanitarian crises, the top three winners will receive the following prize money: To apply for the award, please fill out the Google Form below, …
Shujaa and Fadhil, two young boys from Baghdad, were innocently playing near their home when tragedy struck. While disposing of garbage in an empty lot, an unexploded remnant of war detonated, leaving them injured. While Shujaa's injuries healed …
The world is awash in high-intensity conflict, the kind that leaves untold numbers of unexploded ordnance behind. These legacy weapons represent mortal danger for communities trying to live a safe, normal life. Just this week nine young children in …
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with …
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