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Published on November 17, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

Daily life in contested territories: How civilians navigate violence, risk and uncertainty

Although the dynamics of contestation vary, the human experience shares common threads across Cameroon, Iraq, and the Philippines. People describe a life shaped less by the headlines of conflict and more by the minutiae of everyday decisions - where to …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 01:42 GMT

Mongolia launches landmark study on the implementation of international humanitarian law at the domestic level

Following the opening session, a panel discussion brought together experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ICRC, the National Security Council, and the Mongolian Red Cross Society. During the panel, experts discussed the study’s assessment of …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

The Paul Reuter Prize in International Humanitarian Law

The Paul Reuter Fund, which finances the prize, was created in 1983 thanks to a donation made to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) by the late Paul Reuter, honorary professor at the University of Paris and member of the Institut de Droit …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 03:52 GMT

Humanitarian Education Program: revealing humanity behind rules

The program is now wholly organized and managed by the Red Cross Society of China, with the support of education authorities. The ICRC continues to contribute to the programme financially and technically, ensuring alignment with international standards …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 03:51 GMT

Armenia: Sharing Memories through a Photo Exhibition

“He often takes his father’s binoculars and sits quietly in the garden, staring into the distance,” Nairuhi says. “When he sees photos or videos of his father, he tells me, ‘Mom, my heart is breaking.’ And when he notices me or his sister crying, he hugs …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 03:51 GMT

Frequently asked questions: Our work in Sudan

International humanitarian law (IHL) includes key provisions aimed at preventing the displacement of civilians and mitigating the suffering it causes. When displacement does occur, IHL requires that internally displaced persons (IDPs) be protected and …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 03:51 GMT

ICRC-IFRC joint statement to the second conference on the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

When heavy explosive weapons are used in cities, the volunteers and staff of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – National Societies, the ICRC and the IFRC – see appallingly high numbers of civilians wounded and killed. We see entire …

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Published on November 15, 2025 - 03:51 GMT

A call for action from families of the missing

We, the families of the missing, have now decided to come together and make our voices heard. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has recorded more than 284,000 missing persons worldwide. This figure represents just the tip of the iceberg, …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 08:49 GMT

The ICRC in Russia and Belarus: Facts and Figures, May-August 2025

Topic-dedicated ICRC websites Explore our blogs, apps, reviews and other resources dedicated to humanitarian impact, insight, law and policy. ICRC Websites

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 08:39 GMT

The Shaping of International Rules on AI and AI Governance: Some Humanitarian Considerations

Today, I will highlight some key humanitarian considerations for the development of international rules on AI and AI governance. First, I want to talk about the use of AI in autonomous weapon systems. In the ICRC’s understanding, autonomous weapon systems …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 09:56 GMT

10 Years of Data Protection in Humanitarian Action Publication

Developed jointly by the Data Protection Office of the ICRC, the UNHCR Data Protection Office, and the GPA (the global forum of all data protection authorities and regulators worldwide), the publication takes stock of the lessons learned over the past …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 05:53 GMT

Harmful information: Questions and answers

We take the issue of harmful information during armed conflict seriously and we are dedicated to finding effective ways to address the issue and its consequences. A conflict sensitive approach to addressing harmful information is one that does not limit …

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Published on November 11, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

ICRC voices: Dignity for the Dead in Ukraine

Recovering and identifying the fallen The forensic team and I offer advice, training, equipment, and hundreds of thousands of DNA sample collection kits to support this vital work. But the scale of the tragedy is enormous. I arrived in Ukraine in February …

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Published on November 11, 2025 - 05:50 GMT

Afghanistan: Four years of providing support to cerebral palsy patients

Over the years, Abida has been bringing Zahra to the rehabilitation centre every six months for therapy sessions. Guided by the physiotherapist, she carefully follows the home exercise programme recorded in a small notebook which is a daily routine that …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 09:33 GMT

How the ICRC supports the return of the deceased as part of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement

Under the current ceasefire agreement, the ICRC has assisted in the return of 300 deceased Palestinians and 23 deceased hostages of Israeli and other nationalities. In total, 31 deceased hostages have been returned by the ICRC since October 2023*. There …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 09:31 GMT

Adopting a Human-centred Approach to the Development and Use of AI

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, First, I would like to thank the organizer for inviting the International Committee of the Red Cross (the ICRC) to this forum. It is my great honor to have this opportunity to share with you a humanitarian …

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Published on November 9, 2025 - 03:05 GMT

Second international conference on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas: ICRC recommendations

Against a backdrop of increasing civilian harm caused by the use of heavy explosive weapons in cities, the second international conference offers a timely opportunity to take stock of progress, address challenges and share practical experiences. This …

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Published on November 9, 2025 - 03:05 GMT

Nigeria: A new mass fatality response plan promises dignity for the dead and hope for the living

The simulation replicated the aftermath of a fuel tanker explosion, tested the readiness and response by authorities while under pressure. More than 250 participants, including law enforcement, health workers, forensic specialists, emergency responders, …

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Published on November 9, 2025 - 03:05 GMT

Modern Warfare; Timeless Emblems: The Digital Emblem Project

For over 160 years, the red cross, red crescent, and red crystal emblems have conveyed a clear message: in times of armed conflict, those who wear them, or facilities and objects marked with them, must be respected and protected against harm. The digital …

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Published on November 9, 2025 - 03:05 GMT

Egypt: Al-Azhar, ICRC reaffirm the importance of preserving human dignity in armed conflicts

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 …

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