Gaza: “It’s going to break our souls” Ms Spoljaric describes the devastation she has witnessed in Gaza: “The situation in Gaza surpasses anything you would consider to be humane, legally acceptable, or in the logic of military objectives… I have seen for …
Thank you. It’s a great honour to be part of this distinguished panel and very important topic of debate. I was asked to speak about Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen, where millions of civilians are trapped in a relentless cycle of violence …
Mr. President, excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes this timely debate on artificial intelligence and international peace and security. What I say to you today is based on the ICRC’s 160 years’ experience on the …
The disaster is estimated to have left around 4.3 million people in need of clean water and sanitation assistance across the Southeast Asian country, forcing many to resort to unsafe sources for their daily needs. In Sagaing Region, one of the most …
On 15–16 September 2025, a Movement Orientation Workshop was held at the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) headquarters for 32 staff from the Medical and Physical Rehabilitation Department. Co-developed by the International Committee of the Red Cross ( …
On 28 March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, compounding the needs of communities already affected by years of conflict. Since then, the ICRC, in collaboration with the Myanmar Red Cross Society and local partners, has provided life …
But that journey brought another devastating blow. After crossing the borders, her eldest son, who was only 16 at the time, disappeared without a trace. “I searched everywhere for him. Losing my eldest son felt unbearable, especially after I had lost my …
The new framework agreement highlights the financial and strategic commitment of Luxembourg. Its flexible and predictable funding enables the ICRC to respond to humanitarian needs worldwide, including in places where crises receive less public attention. …
Excellencies, colleagues, Last year, two ICRC drivers were killed by gunmen in Darfur. Just months later, three of our staff were killed in eastern Ukraine when shelling hit the site of a planned frontline distribution. And in Gaza, 54 staff and …
The protective power of international humanitarian law (IHL) is only as strong as leaders’ political will to uphold it. Under the Geneva Conventions, all states have an obligation not only to respect IHL, but to ensure that others do the same. The time to …
1. Start at the ICRC’s website Here you’ll find the latest press releases and statements, going back to 2014. 2. Dive into the Pre‑2014 PDF Archive The ICRC stores older releases as PDFs in a year‑based directory here How to browse by year: Visit the …
A year ago, we launched the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitment for IHL. We were driven by a deep sense of responsibility and urgency to act decisively to stem the tide of violations of international humanitarian law the world is witnessing …
The ICRC’s response included bringing donated medical supplies such as dressing packages and oral and intravenous kits, crutches and wheelchairs to regional hospitals in Nangarhar and Kunar that have received an influx of hundreds of injured patients. It …
My name is Tesfay. I come from Korem, a town in Southern Tigray. Sadly, my experience is not unique. I hope it helps shine a light on the devastating impact of landmines – and the strength of those who survive them. I remember that day as vividly as if it …
“I left my wife and children in the north yesterday and travelled six hours to come and look for somewhere we could stay in Deir al-Balah. I want to call them every five minutes and check if they are okay or not – it is a constant fear knowing the …
The ICRC is focusing its emergency response on the states of Khartoum, Gedaref, North Darfur, East Darfur and Sennar, where the combination of cholera and malnutrition is most severe. To date, ICRC support to health centres and rapid response teams has …
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, The ICRC currently works in about 130 situations of armed conflicts around the world, three times more than over a decade ago. While the number of countries experiencing armed conflict remains relatively stable, the …
Mr He Wei, President of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) and Mr Zhang Xiaohong, Party Secretary of Suzhou University Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Allow me to begin by thanking the Red Cross Society of China, the Chinese Red Cross Foundation, …
Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, As we gather today for the 13th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the international community must urgently take decisive steps to better protect civilians in armed conflict …
Some contexts fall out of the spotlight even though the humanitarian impact is severe. Most of our top underfunded operations are in Africa, where needs total more than CHF 300 million. Conflict and violence continue to drive displacement, disrupt health …
