BAGHDAD, May 8, 2024 – In a world inundated by conflict, disasters, and unprecedented challenges preserving humanity becomes our beacon of hope. Today on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day we honour and thank the volunteers and staff of the International …
Building on its strong mandate and longstanding presence, and initially drawing on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) swiftly adjusted and scaled up its response to address new needs in Israel and Gaza. It …
As instructions to evacuate certain areas in Rafah were issued on Monday by Israel, the ICRC reiterates that all must be done to spare civilian lives, and to ensure they have access to the basic necessities for life, including food, water, and medical care …
Amid armed conflicts and violence, disasters, climate-related crises, epidemics, food insecurity and mass displacements in some of the world's most vulnerable situations, our commitment to helping others remains strong. In these challenging times, the …
Aly is 15 years old. He and his family had to flee their home three years ago. They sought refuge in a densely populated settlement for displaced people on the outskirts of Ouahigouya in north-western Burkina Faso. Ever since, Aly has been haunted by his …
The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the CCCs as part of the ICRC's architecture for AAP in order to inform the further roll out of CCCs across delegations. While a technical assessment of the existing feedback solutions is outside the scope of …
A major focus is on improving detention conditions through water, sanitation and liveability infrastructure works, or other ad hoc support. Over the years, several detention facilities have received this support for specific work. This has always been …
We cannot ignore the allegations of use of autonomous weapons in current conflicts. These reports are difficult to verify definitively, but they do indicate disturbing trends towards increasingly complex technology and expanding operational parameters. …
The team was on its way back from Layba to assess the humanitarian situation of communities affected by armed violence in the region when the incident occurred. "We are in deep mourning for our dear colleagues. We extend our sincere condolences to …
May 1944: Friedrich Born begins working for the ICRC in Budapest He lodges a protest with the Hungarian government regarding the deportation of Jews to Germany and Poland and decries the conditions in which they are held to the Nazi authorities. His …
The Network leverages on partnerships to enhance and ensure the sustainable outcomes at both local and global level. Research By joining academic partners with field practitioners the network will contribute to humanitarian research Sustainability By …
The seminar included lectures and discussions around the protection of civilians and the humane treatment of prisoners during armed conflicts from the perspectives of IHL and Islamic Sharia, with the aim of reinforcing universal acceptance of IHL and …
© Aida Aliyeva/ICRC "It was the eve of the Novruz holiday. Around late afternoon my son and his cousin went to visit our home village after more than 30 years. But a joyous occasion turned tragic for …
In 2023, the ICRC Nairobi Regional Delegation worked extensively to promote knowledge and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and cultivate acceptance for humanitarian norms and principles among religious leaders, academic circles, and other …
Excellencies, colleagues, Sexual violence in conflict is not an isolated occurrence. The WPS agenda has long affirmed that to end this horror, the root cause of gender inequality must be tackled too. Sexual violence cannot be divorced from the thorns of …
Mexico City (ICRC). The high human cost of violence in Mexico and Central American countries is an issue that can only be addressed through sustained and coordinated cross-border action by states, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross ( …
During her visit, the ICRC president met with the minister of foreign affairs and with the president of the Algerian Red Crescent, Ibtissem Hamlaoui. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the Algerian government and the ICRC. Talks were …
"There's a motto we often say and stress: 'We're not alone, but when we started the search we were alone.' This struggle has made us all stronger. It's allowed us to meet new people, new families. Some of us may already have lost …
In Honduras, humanitarian needs persist. Protecting the lives and dignity of migrants, internally displaced persons, families of missing persons, individuals deprived of liberty, and communities is our mission. Learn more in our 2024 activity report.
By Guela Sekhniachvili, head of the ICRC's mission in Honduras Humanity should know no bounds. Even in prisons, people must be treated with dignity, regardless of the reason they were incarcerated. The Nelson Mandela Rules state that because …
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