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 …
Instead, they share stories of being able to find their ground, setting up successful small businesses with the help of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), providing for their families, paying off debt, reinvesting in their businesses for …
Despite the ongoing efforts to find a negotiated end to the armed conflicts, the humanitarian situation in Colombia continues to cause concern. Last year, territorial disputes between armed actors intensified, which changed the situation in several parts …
The new water supply system, built by the villagers through a cash-for-work program, was a project implemented by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in coordination with the local government. It was unveiled on 7 March 2024 during a …
The annual event, centered on the theme "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," gathered some 2,000 leaders, politicians, scholars, and international organization representatives from across the globe. Held from March 26 …
The main areas of assistance include helping the Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees to restore/maintain contact with their loved ones, as well as improving their access to essential health care services, clean drinking water, household items …
As humanitarian needs continue to grow at an alarming rate, the resources available to respond to the crisis are in danger of running out very quickly. The escalation in fighting between the armed forces of the DRC and the March 23 Movement (M23) in the …
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, of which the 4th Convention is specifically dedicated to the protection of the civilian population. This Convention enshrines, in particular, the right of …
This was possible as part of the humanitarian Coordination Mechanism on Persons Unaccounted For in Connection with the Events of 1992–1993 Armed Conflict and After, involving Abkhaz and Georgian participants, operating with the ICRC's support since …
The reality of Colombians living in the midst of armed conflict and violence remains complex. These are our calls to action for the year 2024 on the issues that most concern us in Colombia.
After 15 years of waiting, the family of Héctor, Luis and Rafael were able to give them a dignified farewell. In 2021, we recovered the bodies of these three brothers, who disappeared in 2008, in southern Córdoba. After two years of forensic identification …
In addition, there is a shortage of prison staff, both security and technical-professional staff, and a lack of strategies aimed at their welfare and training. This hinders the dignified and humane care of detainees and prison management that complies with …
The ICRC has been working for more than 50 years to raise awareness of IHL and its implementation it in Colombia. This takes the form of efforts to position IHL as a source of protection for the population affected by armed conflicts and to promote respect …
During 2023, the National Medical Mission Board recorded 511 violent acts against health care through- out the country. Of these, 140 (27 per cent) were related to armed conflicts. Most were attacks on the life and safety of medical personnel and directly …
In 2023, we documented 222 cases of people missing in connection with the armed conflicts and violence that occurred in that year. These data confirm that this is still the reality in 18 departments, of which Arauca, Cauca, Nariño, Norte de Santander, …
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