Overview of the humanitarian situation Since mid-April 2023, the conflict in Sudan has forced over 12 million people from their homes – the highest displacement figure ever recorded for a single country. More than 30 million people now need humanitarian …
The workshop featured enriching discussions on the protection of persons and objects during armed conflict under both Islamic Sharia and IHL, highlighting the shared foundations and common values rooted in universal human principles. “Protecting human …
The workshop comes as part of the Global Initiative to Renew Political Commitment To IHL (GIIHL), with the participation of 25 representatives from Arab League member States, in addition to ICRC personnel, with several seats allocated to observers, who are …
We have been present in Israel and the occupied territories (including the occupied Palestinian territory) since 1967 and have offices in Tel Aviv, the occupied Golan Heights, Gaza, and across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The International …
Your Excellency, Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh al-Ruwaili, Chairman of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Generals, commanders, participants, distinguished guests, It is a great pleasure and honour to join the opening of …
“Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to join Ambassador Lendenmann in welcoming you to today’s event on ‘International Humanitarian Law and the Involvement of Civilians in ICT Activities in Armed Conflict’. I greatly …
Chronic conflict and violence have sapped the resilience of communities and impeded their access to essential goods and services. Most people are afraid that they will be killed if they return to their farms in areas where weapon-bearers are present. The …
Dear colleagues and friends, I am happy to be with you today at the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, a gathering that celebrates courage, leadership, and the determination to shape a better world. I speak to you as the President of an …
By bringing these experiences to the stage, Lanterns of Silence honored the suffering of families while celebrating their resilience and dignity. Around 80 family members attended the performance, including relatives of those who had gone missing at the …
The Conference – the only global forum of its kind – will bring together more than 900 participants from over 50 countries, both online and in person, to share experiences, foster solidarity and push for stronger, long-term responses to one of the most …
The discussion, held under the framework of the Global IHL Initiative - launched in 2024 by Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - highlighted the urgent need to …
Throughout the year, the scope of the armed conflict has widened, affecting civilians living across South Sudan, primarily in areas of Upper Nile, Jonglei, Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal. Many families have been displaced …
H.E. Ambassador Khalid AlMaghamis, chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society: “Since its establishment in 1966, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society has worked in close partnership with the ICRC as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement …
The appalling abuses of the rules of war we are witnessing in Sudan are indefensible. No patient should be killed in a hospital, and no civilian shot while trying to flee their home. These horrific attacks must stop and international humanitarian law must …
The event was inaugurated by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric and Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, at the Saudi National Defence University (SANDU). This marks the first time Saudi Arabia hosts SWIRMO, highlighting its growing role in advancing …
Recent armed conflicts have seen civilians encouraged to collect militarily-relevant information through smart-phone; unprecedented numbers of civilian hacker groups (often referred to as “hacktivists”) conducting cyber operations against perceived enemies …
They also toured the local IRCS branch in Hamedan, where Cassard remarked: “I commend the courage and dedication of the IRCS staff who, from the earliest hours of the escalation, were at the forefront – rescuing the injured and trapped, providing life- …
In 2022, their house was flattened – not a wall left standing. Their farming equipment was destroyed. They were cut off from regular access to water, gas and electricity. Everyone fled here. Cattle were walking around – herds, without any owners… Cows were …
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expresses its deepest sorrow over the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) volunteers in Bara, North Kordofan State. We received this news with profound shock and outrage, and we condemn …
Pursuant to its protection mandate, the ICRC wishes to remind all parties to the conflict that civilians and all those who no longer take part in the hostilities must be treated in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC wishes to …
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