International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 1, 2026 - 11:48 GMT

Azerbaijan: ICRC president meets Azerbaijan minister of foreign affairs to advance humanitarian dialogue

About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the world affected by …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 03:29 GMT

Humanitarian action in the digital age: Reflections from CYBERUK

The way modern wars are conducted is already blurring the lines between combatants and civilians, military and civilian infrastructure, even military and civilian information and data. It is no longer necessary to have “boots on the ground” or planes …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 03:29 GMT

Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Mr. President, distinguished delegates, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as a statement by the …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:57 GMT

Afghanistan: Operational update on humanitarian response in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal Districts, Nuristan Province

The humanitarian impact in the two districts was severe: people were left without access to food and essential services, resulting in dire humanitarian needs. According to the authorities and the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:57 GMT

Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians

“Six weeks of hostilities have pulled Iran and the wider Middle East into patterns of warfare that have proved devastating for civilians and the infrastructure they rely on to survive. Any return to a conflict of such intensity and scale will be …

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Published on April 30, 2026 - 15:57 GMT

Mali: ICRC provides further medical support for hospitals in the wake of fresh hostilities

The ICRC in Mali The ICRC has been carrying out humanitarian work in Mali since 1965 and has had a permanent presence in the country since 1991 following a headquarters agreement. Against the backdrop of persistent armed conflict, especially in the centre …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 03:51 GMT

ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns

While in the country, she will meet with senior government officials and the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) to discuss the humanitarian consequences of hostilities in Iran and the wider region, and reaffirm the importance of international humanitarian …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

Brazil: ICRC director-general begins official visit to Brazil

The number of conflicts around the globe has increased in recent years, while respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) has diminished. The ICRC now counts more than 130 active conflicts worldwide – double the number in 2009 – putting the lives and …

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Published on April 27, 2026 - 08:31 GMT

I was killed, but I forgot to die: The life of a waiting family

Soon, Serhii made a decision that became another turning point for the family. “He simply told me that he was joining the Armed Forces because his children should not have to die in this war,” Olena says. She is proud of his decision and his bravery. But …

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Published on April 26, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq’s Childhood Dreams

The story of Sirwan is not merely an individual incident; it reflects a reality experienced by many people in Iraq, particularly in rural and border areas. It serves as a reminder that weapon contamination does not belong only to the past, but it also …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 12:11 GMT

Confronting Absence: Art, Testimony and Humanitarian Action on the Crisis of Missing Persons

The discussion combined perspectives from international law, humanitarian action, and public policy, reiterating the need for multilateral action by states and institutions to address the growing crisis of the missing. Notably, the Global Initiative to …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 08:13 GMT

Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province

Approximately 136,000 people, representing around 17,000 households in the districts of Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal, have faced severe shortages of food, health care and basic household items for the past two months due to insecurity and restricted access. …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 08:13 GMT

Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures - 2026

Since the escalation of the armed conflict in Lebanon in March 2026, ICRC teams have supported authorities and local actors, assisted communities in urgent need, and engaged in confidential dialogue with relevant parties. They have trained responders, …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025

The ICRC delegation in Caracas works to mitigate the humanitarian consequences of the violence. It also carries out activities related to its mandate and other immediate needs in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire, …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 05:30 GMT

Jordan: Facts and Figures - January to December 2025

The Delegation specifically focused on supporting families of missing persons, refugees, detainees, and other affected populations, particularly in the context of the Syrian conflict and broader regional challenges, in close collaboration with partners and …

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Published on April 14, 2026 - 14:43 GMT

Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services

The ICRC supported the continuity of essential health services in Lebanon by providing fuel to critical hospitals, including 35,000 liters to the Rafik Hariri University Hospital, 18,000 liters to Tebnine Governmental Hospital, and 40,000 liters to four …

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Published on April 14, 2026 - 11:22 GMT

Sudan: the human cost of three years of war

The number of missing persons cases recorded by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sudan has reached over 11,000, with an increase of more than 40% in the past year alone. Figures such as these illustrate the human cost of prolonged …

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Published on April 14, 2026 - 11:21 GMT

Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society

A total of fourteen trucks dispatched from the ICRC warehouse in Jordan carried vital household items sufficient to meet the needs of nearly 25,000 people. The supplies include blankets, jerrycans, kitchen sets, tarpaulins, hygiene parcels, solar lamps, …

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Published on April 14, 2026 - 11:21 GMT

China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach

Li Peng, a retired Senior Colonel from the Arms Control Research Center of the National Strategy Development Institute of Tongji University presented advances in small arms and light weapons arms control technology, underscoring how innovation can help …

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Published on April 11, 2026 - 10:32 GMT

Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions

Disaster preparedness and early warning Costa Rica: Resilient Indigenous Territories Indigenous communities often face delays in emergency response due to their geographic isolation and limited access to services. This initiative strengthens local …

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