International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 24, 2025 - 14:24 GMT

ICRC president: Global IHL initiative testament to what is possible when states choose humanity over self-interest

Your Excellencies, distinguished co-chairs, distinguished founding members of the Global IHL initiative, dear colleagues, It is an honour to be with you today at this milestone moment for the Global Initiative on International Humanitarian Law. We meet …

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Published on October 23, 2025 - 18:31 GMT

Haiti: making impossible choices in a health-care system on the verge of collapse

As armed clashes between the Viv Ansanm coalition of armed groups and government forces increase in the capital, the glaring lack of resources and staff is forcing Port-au-Prince's health-care workers to make impossible choices. Many health-care …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 19:24 GMT

ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war

Colleagues, distinguished guests, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is honoured to receive the Golden Dove for Peace International Award at a time when our humanity is both tested and needed. There are more than 130 armed conflicts …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 11:52 GMT

“Cooking is also remembering”: Renewed efforts for the missing in Brazil

With more than 81,000 disappearances reported in Brazil last year, the Brasilia Regional Delegation continues its work to highlight the long-term impact of disappearance on families, advocating for better documentation, public awareness and support systems …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 00:16 GMT

Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025

We sustained our efforts in facilitating resilience-building programs in communities situated along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. We continued to provide direct support to the families of those missing from the 2020-2023 conflict escalations …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 09:46 GMT

Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention

Improved compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) starts with a shared understanding of what the rules mean. The updated Commentary translates decades of legal and operational experience into practical guidance for those applying the Fourth …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 14:42 GMT

UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee

Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This First Committee takes place amid steadily increasing levels of armed conflict, and the shadow of growing fears of large-scale war. Over 130 armed conflicts are raging today, twice as many as 15 years ago. …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on protection of persons in the event of disasters

Chair, Since 2008, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has followed with interest the work of the International Law Commission on the protection of persons in the event of disasters (PPED) and looks forward to observing the forthcoming …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 10:13 GMT

States call for good faith interpretation of international humanitarian law in new report

The first progress report on the initiative highlights concrete proposals from states to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law (IHL), including updated military training, stronger national accountability mechanisms, identifying risk factors …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 06:32 GMT

Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives

Serhii Bilous has saved many lives. He’s been doing so for 10 years, now working with the State Emergency Services of Ukraine (SESU) in Kharkiv. “Being a rescuer is a calling from the heart,” he tells us, sitting in front of one of the red trucks used by …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 04:12 GMT

ICRC at GCF 2025: Putting the Humanitarian Voice at the Heart of Cybersecurity

During the session on protecting critical infrastructure, Laurent Gisel, Head of the ICRC’s Arms & Conduct of Hostilities Unit, introduced the organization’s pioneering digital emblem — a modern extension of the iconic red cross and red crescent …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 04:12 GMT

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC calls for dignified management of the deceased as transfers continue

At the request of the parties, the ICRC's neutral intermediary role in this operation begins once the remains of the deceased are handed over to staff. ICRC teams are taking measures to ensure the deceased are handled with respect, including by …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 04:12 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates transfer of remains to Israel and Gaza

Jerusalem/Tel Aviv (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today facilitated the transfer of four deceased hostages to Israeli authorities. ICRC teams also facilitated the transfer of 45 deceased Palestinians to Gaza. These operations …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 04:12 GMT

ICRC calls for advancing the protection and empowerment of women in conflict

Your Excellency, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to address this Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women and thank the Government of the People’s Republic of China for hosting this important event. It offers a vital platform to renew …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 04:12 GMT

South Sudan: Displaced people endured the ripple effects of border tensions

The journey was long and perilous, according to Kade. “For two days, I was sleeping in the forest without food, water or shelter,” she said. Sudden displacements such as those Kade and her fellow villagers experienced often comes with disruption of basic …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 04:12 GMT

UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on crimes against humanity

Mr. Chair, Excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes and supports efforts toward the adoption of a legally binding instrument on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. The ICRC believes that a dedicated …

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Published on October 13, 2025 - 13:59 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates the return of 20 hostages and 1,808* detainees as part of ceasefire ...

This operation was carried out at the request of the parties and in close coordination with them. Throughout these release operations, the ICRC was focused on ensuring the transfers were safe and dignified. Specialized ICRC staff, including doctors, were …

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Published on October 13, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

Autonomous Weapon Systems and International Humanitarian Law: Selected Issues

ICRC’s concerns about AWS In the ICRC’s view, as well as many States and other actors, AWS are weapon systems that, once activated, can select and engage one or more targets without further human intervention. After initial activation or launch, an …

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Published on October 13, 2025 - 06:55 GMT

Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty

Tetiana began her career as a child psychologist but today works mainly with families of missing and captured persons. Trained by the ICRC in 2023, she still receives guidance from the organization’s team. “What I do now is truly needed,” she says. “When …

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Published on October 12, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire ...

Starting today, ICRC teams will receive the hostages held in Gaza and transfer them to Israeli authorities. In a separate operation, ICRC teams will transfer Palestinian detainees held in Israeli places of detention to Gaza and the West Bank. The ICRC will …

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