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EVENT: Shifting the Stigma: Prevention and Protection for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

… 4 recommendations for states, donors, international and local organizations, … harm through inclusive domestic laws and policies Integrate stigma reduction … #4 emphasizes the need of demonstrating how humanitarian interventions account to reduce …

Event
One of the consultations on ICRC’s Stigma Impact Model done in Colombia with the women-led organization Madres del Catatumbo

Sexual violence in conflict: Victims and survivors need more than words

… to 7.2 million. Yet, less than 0.2% of humanitarian funding in 2024 was allocated to … is not inevitable. It is prohibited under international humanitarian law, and is a choice made by perpetrators. It …

Law and policy topic
Henriette, survivor of sexual violence in the DRC.

Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran

… Near & Middle East regional director for the International Committee of the Red Cross … We call for respect of international humanitarian law and urge immediate de-escalation. Decisive …

News release
World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers

Frequently asked questions about the ICRC’s work in Yemen

… in-kind assistance? We acknowledge that the humanitarian situation has become very … (YRCS) and the ICRC are members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … in your community. International Humanitarian Law in Yemen What is the ICRC’s role in the …

Info-as-aid
Two humanitarian workers (one from the ICRC and another one from the Yemeni Red Crescent) stand near each other surrounded by many piles of bags and boxes of food items

EVENT: AI in Military Decision Making: A Dialogue on How to Enhance IHL Compliance

… significant implications for compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL).  Over the past two years, the …

Event
AI in Military

Table of National Committees and other national bodies on international humanitarian law

… formidable task when it comes to implementing international humanitarian law (IHL) within the domestic legal order. …

Law and policy topic

DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu

… 17-06-2025 Kinshasa (ICRC)  – The International Committee of the Red Cross … and the drastic decrease in funding for humanitarian organizations. If urgent measures … diseases.”  Under international humanitarian law (IHL), all parties to armed conflicts are …

News release
Juin 2025, Kalehe, Sud-Kivu – Centre de santé de Bushushu, territoire de Kalehe, Sud-Kivu. Cette structure qui couvre une aide de santé de 25.000 habitants, a été victime de pillage lors des récentes hostilités. Grâce au soutien du CICR, les enfants de 0 à 15 ans et autres personnes vulnérables y sont soignés gratuitement.

ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture

… to Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … lives and reversing decades of hard-fought humanitarian progress.  The International … the integrity of international humanitarian law. This week, states will gather in Geneva …

News release
A red "Danger Mines!" sign with a skull and crossbones stands in a field of tall grass, warning of landmines.

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation orders

… cases, ten of whom were transferred to NMC. International humanitarian law requires that medical facilities and …

Statement

Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions

… 13-06-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … urgently calls for respect of international humanitarian law (IHL). Further escalation in a region …

News release
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