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      Israel and the occupied territories: Marking three years of tragedy and loss
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      Ethiopia: Evacuation of 161 people from Mekelle, Tigray to Semera, Afar
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Upholding Humanity in War: Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law

Statement
21-09-2026
红十字国际委员会副主席在北京大学发表演讲

Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Upholding humanity amid evolving risks and challenges

Statement
16-09-2026
ICRC vice president delievered panel remarks at the 13th Beijing Xianshang Forum on September 17, 2026

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

News release
31-08-2026
Bandeira com o logotipo do CICV
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Counterterrorism, IHL and the role of military police

Article
16-10-2026
On 13 October 2026, Patrick Youssef, Personal Envoy of the ICRC President to China and Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation for East Asia, delivered plenary remarks at the Great Wall-2026 International Counter-Terrorism Forum.

Thailand: Asia-Pacific states chart path to strengthen international humanitarian law and preserve humanity in conflict

Article
25-09-2026
Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on International Humanitarian Law in Bangkok, Thailand held from 18 to 20 August 2026.

Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC’s 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA

Article
21-09-2026

Nepal: Operational update on humanitarian response after devastating floods

Article
10-09-2026
Members of a joint NRCS-ICRC field assesment team visit the Nuwakat Camp in Nuwakat, Nepal to assess gaps in RFL and MotD, hospital records, missing-person information, response operations and conditions on August 30, 2026.  The camp is holding residents from Nuwakot district affected by the recent flash floods that struck the region.

Philippines: How clean water reached a remote village in Misamis Oriental

Article
04-09-2026
The water from a collection chamber is delivered to the elevated stainless-steel tanks installed within the community and school.
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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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