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International Committee of the Red Cross
an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence.
Myanmar: ICRC supports relief efforts for cyclone hit country
The ICRC is continuing its support for international relief activities on behalf of those affected by cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. The organization has flown tonnes of assistance into the country and truck loads of aid have been distributed to three detention facilities in the Irrawaddy delta. The Movement response to the disaster is being coordinated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
11-5-2008 |
Chad in crisis
In Chad, sporadic clashes between armed opposition groups and the army continue following the failed offensive on the capital, N'djamena in early February. As bad as this may be, intercommunity clashes in the east have most impact on cilvilians - particularly in the region of Dar Sila and parts of northern Assoungha. Watch slide show. 29-4-2008 |
The story of an idea
The story of an idea, is an exciting new publication which brings to life the story of the birth of the Red Cross, Red Crescent Movement and its history to date. This comic strip was created by the world renowned artist Jean Giraud, alias Moebius. 2-5-2008 |
Cluster munitions: Decades of failure, decades of civilian suffering
A new information kit is now available highlighting the ICRC's call for a new treaty to outlaw inaccurate and unreliable cluster munitions. Containing up to 650 explosive sub-munitions, they scatter over a wide area and can kill and maim for years after a conflict. 11-4-2008 |
Red Cross Red Crescent magazine: The Missing – a hidden tragedy - Issue 1, 2008
This edition highlights a major concern for the Red Cross/Red Crescent: the anguish of families whose loved ones have disappeared in war or internal violence; examples include the former Yugoslavia, Cyprus, Georgia and Nepal. Also featured: weapon contamination, disaster aid challenges, Tuvalu's future and the Indian Red Cross. 18-12-2007 |
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