The ICRC noted that, under the most recent amendment to the General Law on Disappearance, an investigative file must be opened whenever someone is reported missing. By opening an investigative file with each missing person report, all the information …
Your Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Honourable Lenora Qereqeretabua; Fellow Panellists, and distinguished colleagues. I am delighted to be here today to share reflections from the International Committee of the Red Cross and the British Red Cross, …
“What is happening is that these crises are being managed, and not resolved,” he said, calling for increased international political action and will to address the increasing humanitarian needs and dwindling funding. He pointed out that the erosion of …
Food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, and shortages of safe water and sanitation services persisted across much of the country. As a result, large segments of the population remained dependent on humanitarian assistance for survival, highlighting …
The Assembly unanimously recognized Ms Spoljaric’s exceptional leadership during a particularly complex time for the world and the ICRC as well as her foresight and ability to drive forward proposals aimed at preserving and strengthening the ICRC’s …
The SCO Secretary-General, His Excellency Nurlan Yermekbayev, noted in his opening remarks that the SCO member states remain deeply concerned by the escalation of conflicts that lead to catastrophic humanitarian situations and stressed the necessity of …
The ICRC’s priorities for 2026 focuses on addressing escalating humanitarian needs amidst growing military tensions, financial constraints, and evolving conflict dynamics. The organization’s approach emphasizes neutrality, impartiality, and independence to …
For Sathi, Lamia, Sifat, and 25 other young athletes, the Junior Amputee Football Programme was more than just a game. It was a place where they could rediscover courage, experience belonging, and celebrate what they can do — not what they cannot. For five …
Over the last 15 weeks, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worked with Israel, Hamas and the mediators to help bring hostages, detainees, and the remains of the deceased back to their families as outlined in the first phase of the …
The operation began in October with the release and transfer of 20 living hostages and 1,808 detainees. In subsequent phases, the ICRC facilitated the return of the deceased, including 27 out of 28 hostages, and 360 Palestinians. The ICRC undertook this …
Your Majesty, Rector Magnificus, President Letschert, Mayor, governor, other dignitaries from government, academia and beyond, Dear students and dear friends of Maastricht University, It is a great privilege to receive this honorary doctorate on behalf …
During meetings with representatives of the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bauer highlighted the value of the ICRC’s trusted relationships with communities and authorities and noted the significance of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s participation in the …
Emergency medical care In Aleppo, the ICRC has delivered life-saving medical supplies to Al-Razi Hospital, sufficient to treat at least 50 severely wounded patients. Additionally, five first aid kits and consumable items were provided to the Emergency …
With opening remarks from Fabian Hamilton MP, panellists discussed the importance of IHL, how states such as the UK can apply leverage to ensure compliance among allies, what role parliamentarians can play in advancing IHL as a political priority, and in …
“Over one hundred cases of missing persons were clarified in 2025. Tragically, the fate of nearly 10,000 people remains unknown since the conflict in the 1990s,” said Ariane Bauer. “The Serbian authorities, working in cooperation with others in the region …
Since December, the ICRC has been providing more tents to boost the capacity of Fizi General Referral Hospital to treat wounded people. On 10 January, an ICRC emergency surgical team was sent to the hospital to help local staff cope with the influx of …
The Draft Articles’ provisions on establishment of national jurisdiction, investigation, preliminary measures when an alleged offender is present, and the obligation to prosecute or extradite are also compatible with the rules of IHL governing war crimes …
The fighting has also placed essential civilian infrastructure, including water pumping stations, dams, and electricity networks serving millions of people, at risk, while also endangering detention facilities and camps. This raises grave concerns for the …
Luwaga John Eliane, Lubogo Michelle and Sandra Nakiganda law students at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) represented Uganda in the African International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition in Kenya upon their success in nationals. “This year’s …
In 2025, for the second year running, conflict was the main driver of displacement in Somalia, uprooting more than 200,000 people from their homes, according to humanitarian data tracking population movements [1]. Military operations, including sustained …
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