President Spoljaric met with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov; the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Vershinin; the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Tatiana Moskalkova; the Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova; and …
The rules of war took centre stage at an event in London marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. In an age of increasing conflict and humanitarian needs, last night’s event at the UK Swiss Embassy was a chance to highlight the enduring …
Ms Spoljaric plans to discuss in confidence with senior government officials the humanitarian consequences of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict as well as ongoing armed conflicts in places such as Myanmar, Gaza, and Sudan. This is to include …
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, What can States do to ensure greater respect for international humanitarian law? What can you do to ensure that the most vulnerable are effectively protected and assisted? We make two calls in this regard: First, …
In parallel, humanitarian action is increasingly prevented, and humanitarian workers are targeted. Neutral and impartial providers of humanitarian assistance and protection, such as the ICRC, are regularly pressured to pursue political or military …
Based on their respective responsibilities and mandates, both parties will share resources, build on each other’s strengths and adopt innovative ways of working so as to help Chinese enterprises improve their overseas practices and build stronger social …
In response, we have sustained our neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian activities to protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence. To address the most urgent needs of affected people, we have maintained our countrywide approach …
She recalls feeling hesitant about sharing her own story the first time a participant in one of the psychosocial support sessions asked her how she had managed to deal with her struggles. But she eventually decided to share her story, including the initial …
What: A commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions and launch the international humanitarian law Caucus. The event brings together African Union member states, regional bodies, civil society, and international humanitarian …
The distribution of humanitarian assistance had not begun, and no residents were affected by the explosion. “I condemn attacks on Red Cross personnel in the strongest terms. It’s unconscionable that shelling would hit an aid distribution site. Our hearts …
Mr Markus Mäder, State Secretary for Security Policy of Switzerland, H.E. Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Korea, Mr Seung Joo Baek, President of the Korean War-memorial Organization, Dr Chul Soo Kim, President of …
Madame President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies, and gentlemen, This statement on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), with member …
Communities in conflict-affected areas face severe challenges accessing health care, sanitation, clean water, food, and shelter. The breakdown of healthcare services is leading to a rise in preventable diseases, while a lack of medical supplies is …
Madam President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This is not the first time that I stand in front of you at a meeting of States parties to the Cluster Munitions Convention on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Yet it is the …
Article 5 : Each candidate in the competition must present one or more productions related to one of the proposed themes below, addressing the issues faced by individuals or communities affected by the consequences of armed conflicts: • Disappearance …
The pond is threatened by the expanding desert and storms that sweep in enormous quantities of sand. The pond’s capacity to stock water has decreased over time. When the first winter rains arrive, it overflows and floods neighbouring gardens and homes. But …
These courses will train engineers and technical staff to plan, implement and monitor technical programmes related to Water, Sanitation and Energy, and will help them better understand the organizational context of humanitarian situations. The courses are …
“Medical staff live with chronic stress, fear, depression,” he says as he shows us around the sparsely equipped rooms where patients and care givers await treatment in his hospital. “In addition to the loss of human lives every day, there´s the constant …
“Those who went missing from the Marawi conflict seven years ago will never be forgotten. We will continue to support the families of the missing as they urge the authorities to provide them answers so they can finally find closure.” The obligation to …
1. Introduction The red cross emblem – a red cross on a white ground – is a symbol of protection (protective use) and of membership of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (indicative use). In times of armed conflict it is the visible sign …
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