| About the International Committee of the Red Cross - the ICRC Section on how to find out about the International Committee of the Red Cross. Specific sections on: the ICRC mandate, history, structure, financing and budget, working for the ICRC, funds and medals, contact addresses. 27-11-2008 Overview of the ICRC's operations in 2009
The ICRC is asking donors for more than 1.1 billion Swiss francs to fund its efforts to help people affected by armed conflict in some 80 countries in 2009. Sudan remains the organization's largest humanitarian operation, followed by Iraq and Afghanistan.(About the ICRC) |
7-2-2007
ICRC strategy 2007-2010
Armed conflicts vary over time and in intensity and are devastating for the millions of people affected worldwide. In recent years, the ICRC has been confronted with and has responded to a growing variety of crisis situations
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1-4-2004 ICRC in action - who we are, how we work
This leaflet provides a simple introduction to the ICRC. It summarizes who we are, what we do, how we work and the extent of our activities worldwide. It also includes contact details for further information, making it an ideal "visiting card" to ICRC work throughout the world.(About the ICRC) |
Press article 1-10-2005 Protection of IDPs: an ICRC view
IDPs are of primary concern to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Ensuring their protection lies at the core of its mandate, operational concerns and priorities - article published in Forced Migration review, IDP Supplement, October 2005. By the head of the Protection Division, ICRC. Alain Aeschlimann (ICRC Activities\Protection) |
ICRC Publication 6-4-2009 Humanity in war: frontline photography since 1860
Since the second half of the nineteenth century, photography has played a fundamental role in opening the world's eyes to the horrors of war. During the same period, the ICRC has worked to alleviate the suffering of victims of armed conflict around the world. In a new book, Humanity in War, the ICRC traces the history of war and its humanitarian consequences from the American Civil War to modern-day conflicts with striking images that bring to life the pain and anguish of men, women and children who endured the hardships of war.(Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\About the ICRC) |
Feature 23-1-2009 Afghanistan: Sandali stoves, a blessing and a curse
In Afghanistan the Sandali stove is a popular, cheap heating method. But its use is also fraught with danger, such as asphyxiation or accidental burning. The ICRC’s Jessica Barry explains.(The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Afghanistan) |
International Review of the Red Cross 31-3-2007 The ICRC: a unique humanitarian protagonist
The International Committee of the Red Cross, as a unique and respected humanitarian actor, has changed considerably since the 1970s. It has carved out an enduring place for neutral humanitarianism in conflicts, but one that is not free from controversies and challenges.David P. Forsythe (Info resources\International Review\2007 - No. 865) |
Official Statement 8-9-2005 Relations of the ICRC with the humanitarian system of the UN
International Conference: "Application of International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and Refugee Law: UN Security Council, Peacekeeping Forces, Protection of Human Beings in Disaster Situations", Statement by Dr. Jakob Kellenberger, ICRC President, San Remo - 8 September 2005(ICRC Activities\Humanitarian diplomacy\United Nations) |
News release 23-6-2009 South Africa: opening of the Red Cross exhibition "150 years of humanity"
Pretoria (ICRC) - Minister of Public Enterprises Barbara Hogan will officially open an art and photo exhibition entitled "150 years of humanity: the Red Cross in Action" on 24 June at the Old Woman's Jail, Constitution Hill, Pretoria. The exhibition is being hosted by the ICRC's Pretoria Regional Delegation.(News) |
News release 4-6-2009 Pakistan: ICRC and Pakistan Red Crescent substantially expanding operations
Geneva/Islamabad (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is stepping up its support for people affected by fighting in Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). The organization will work closely with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and other partners within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.(News) |
News release 31-3-2009 Hungary: posthumous "Righteous among the Nations" award
bestowed on war-time ICRC representative
Budapest/Pannonhalma (ICRC) – The Israeli ambassador to Hungary handed over the prestigious "Righteous among the Nations" award today to Bishop Asztrik Varszegi, arch-abbot of Pannonhalma Abbey in western Hungary, in honour of Eduard Benedikt Brunschweiler, a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) who arranged to shelter refugees in the abbey buildings in the final months of the Second World War. Brunschweiler died in 1987 at the age of 77.
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News release 19-12-2008 International tracing Service: new director takes over
ITS (Bad Arolsen) / ICRC (Geneva) – The outgoing director of the International Tracing Service (ITS) in Bad Arolsen, Reto Meister, handed over official business to his successor Jean-Luc Blondel at the organization’s year-end ceremony yesterday.(News) |
News release 27-11-2008 Victims of armed conflict face increased vulnerability in 2009
Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is asking donors for more than 1.1 billion Swiss francs (714 million euros / 939 million US dollars) to fund its worldwide efforts to help people affected by armed conflict and other violence in 2009.(News) |
News release 27-10-2008 Spain: ICRC president hands over Spanish Civil War documents
Geneva (ICRC) – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Jakob Kellenberger, is in Spain today to officially hand over to the government a set of copies of documents from the organization's archives relating to its activities during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).(News) |
News release 27-5-2008 Rising food prices hurting the poorest in war zones
Geneva (ICRC) – Millions of people already suffering because of armed conflicts are likely to be particularly hard hit by the current increase in food prices, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned today.(News) |
News release 11-4-2008 Empress Shôken Fund supporting projects all over the world
In 2008, the Empress Shôken Fund will grant nearly 470,000 Swiss francs ($463,000 USD/€295,600) to 11 projects carried out by Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies around the globe. A special emphasis is being placed on African initiatives, which will receive around a third of this year’s grants.(News) |
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