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32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Open-ended Finance and administration The Field Accountant is responsible for the management of field accounts payable and …
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Frequently asked questions about the ICRC’s work in Iraq
Present in Iraq since 1980, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) focuses on addressing the consequences of armed conflicts and other situations of violence across the country. As …
Earthquake in Afghanistan: ICRC response
Operational update: 1 - 7 September 2025 On 31 August 2025, a devastating earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hit Nangarhar, Laghman, and Kunar provinces in Eastern Afghanistan. Authorities have reported …
Supporting Syrian Families of the Missing
As part of the ICRC’s ongoing efforts to support Syrian families of missing persons who are residing in Jordan, the ICRC has developed a leaflet on Protection of Family Links, containing essential …
Nigeria: January to June 2025 Facts and Figures
January - June 2025 Armed conflict in Northeast Nigeria has displaced over 2.2 million people and severely impacted access to food, healthcare, and basic services. Civilian casualties continue to …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC reiterates call to release hostages after release of distressing video
Hostage-taking is strictly prohibited under to international humanitarian law. All forms of public exposure that humiliate persons deprived of liberty and endanger their safety must be avoided. We …
Moldova: 2025 International Humanitarian Law Essay Competition for Students
Chișinău, 1 September – 15 October 2025 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in cooperation with the Moldovan Association of International Law, invites students to participate in an …
“The Man from Egypt”: Why I left the comfort of the operating room to work in conflict zones
From the operating rooms where life battles death, Egyptian anesthesiologist Dr. Aktham Al-Farnawani recounts his journey from advanced hospitals to those functioning in tents amid crises. In his …
Distribution of food and essential household items to South Sudanese returnees in Gok Machar
The conflict in Sudan has left thousands dead and displaced more than 13 million people from their homes. Out of the total, South Sudan hosts an estimated 1.1 million Sudanese refugees and South …
Second round of consultations for the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL
Following the first round of consultations hosted between April and June 2025, the ICRC and the 25 co-chairs of the Global IHL Initiative are pleased to announce the second round of consultations, …
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