The overall goal of this initiative is first to make IHL a political priority, at global, regional and domestic levels. Secondly, it is to re-centre the debate about armed conflicts on the urgent need to set higher expectations by the international …
The Geneva Conventions protect victims of armed conflict. Universally ratified, they embody humanity's shared conscience, values that transcend borders and creeds. Since their adoption in 1949, they have contributed to protect the lives and dignity of …
Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to stand before you today to commemorate the opening for signature of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, a landmark instrument of our times. Seven years ago, about two-thirds of …
The exhibition was also a poignant reminder of hope, resilience and the unwavering spirit of the families in the face of grave adversity and personal suffering. “It’s difficult to put our feelings of longing into words. Others cannot truly see or …
Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honor to address you on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross …
The Challenges Report provides an overview of some of the major challenges posed by contemporary armed conflicts for IHL with the aim to generate broader reflection on those challenges; and outline current or prospective ICRC action, positions, and areas …
“We call on parties to pull back from the precipice of a wider regional conflict that would plunge communities already affected by violence deeper into crisis,” said ICRC chief spokesperson Christian Cardon. “The last year has seen indescribable levels of …
Mr President, The Security Council's success is measured by how you overcome global divisions; how you overcome the base definition of politics as one of "you are either with us or against us.” Bridging these differences requires leadership, as …
To date, the ICRC has carried out two such projects to identify fallen Argentine soldiers buried on the Islands. This has led to the identification of 121 individuals whose families finally know their fate and final resting place after more than three …
Sevda and her family’s journey has been one of resilience and hope in the face of adversity, and a testament to the necessity of providing coordinated humanitarian support at the right time to aid families affected by armed conflicts and other violence …
Thank you, Mr. President! Yesterday, leaders of the world adopted the Pact for the Future. The ICRC is with you when you say in that Pact that “fellow human beings are enduring terrible suffering”. We are also with you when you warn us of “rising …
O secretário Nacional de Segurança Pública, Mário Luiz Sarrubbo, que representou o ministro da Justiça, Ricardo Lewandowski, destacou que a segurança pública é, além de um dos direitos fundamentais, um fator importante para a economia. “O uso da força, …
Alau Dam breached it banks in the early hours of 10 September, causing flooding in Maiduguri city in the Northeast of Nigeria. Prior to the incident, heavy rainfall flooded many areas of Borno state affecting road access. Overall, more than 414,000 people …
In the past, it was challenging for Battambang’s wheelchair basketball team to train or play in the heat or rain. The new roof is a game changer. It will allow the team to train more regularly all year round, regardless of the weather conditions. Attendees …
From families looking for missing loved ones, displaced residents who are unable to meet their basic needs, to wounded weapon bearers who need medical aid, we serve the most vulnerable while being anchored by our neutral, impartial and independent spirit. …
The event brought together African Union Member States, regional bodies, civil society, and international humanitarian organizations to discuss the relevance of IHL in contemporary armed conflicts, take stock of its application in the African context, and …
The evaluation aimed to understand the relevance and effectiveness of the prevention and influence approach, and how this contributed to the ICRC’s positioning in Peru. Overall, it was found that the ICRC’s work with its partners contributed to a specific …
The seminar was organized by Brazil’s foreign ministry and the ICRC’s regional delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, with the support of the National Committee for the Dissemination and Application of IHL. Opening the seminar, the …
The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, to be held in Geneva from 28-31 October, presents a critical opportunity to focus on concrete humanitarian solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The conference is co- …
Like Nilofar, Baqir, who was born with a deformity in his leg that made walking painful and nearly impossible, also felt isolated and helpless as he struggled to navigate the world with his disability. But things began to change for him when his family …
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