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Sri Lanka: Sustained and collective efforts are critical to address the issue of missing persons

News release
31-08-2026
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The Pacific strengthens commitment to international humanitarian law

News release
25-08-2026
The two-day Roundtable in Brisbane brought together representatives from 12 Pacific nations, 12 Red Cross National Societies and other organizations to share experiences, challenges and best practices in IHL implementation, and discuss collaborative actions to address the unique humanitarian challenges facing the Pacific.

Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

Statement
03-08-2026
Эмблема на униформе
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Philippines: Families honour Marawi missing for International Day of the Disappeared

Article
04-09-2026
Families in Marawi raise flowers in honour of missing kin

The pain of separation transcends borders and generations

Article
30-08-2026
"Missing in Syria, Separated in Korea" documentary - cover photo

Bangladesh: 17th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 National Rounds — Call for Registration

Article
25-08-2026
Bangladesh National Rounds IHL Moot 2026-2027 cover photo

Outcomes of the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law

Article
25-08-2026
Representatives of Pacific States, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Pacific Red Cross Societies, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at the 5th Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held from 13-14 August 2026 in Brisbane, Australia.

Philippines: Displaced farmers begin rebuilding their livelihoods

Article
20-08-2026
Tuding, a farmer, recalled the displacement he and his community experienced in March 2026.
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Conflict-affected affected farmer holding donated farming tools, smiling
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Philippines: Facts and figures from January to June 2026

ICRC protection field officer Raidah Latip talks with conflict-affected people in Maguindanao del Sur
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Philippines: Caring for conflict-affected people

Hiro Yabusaki, head of Cotabato subdelegation, speaks with conflict-affected indigenous people in Datu Hoffer, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
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Philippines: Committed to serve humanity

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