ICRC mourns colleague killed in Gaza
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic killing of our colleague, Ziyad El Toum . Ziyad, 46, was killed near his home in Khan Younis in Gaza around 4 July 2025, while attempting along with …
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The ICRC and China: cooperation in humanitarian forensics
As a result of armed conflict, other situations of violence, or natural disasters, people can get separated from their loved ones, go missing, or lose their lives. Forensic systems and institutions …
Humanitarian Exemptions in Domestic Counterterrorism Legislation - Factsheet
Recent years have seen an increase in international, regional and local regulatory measures in the field of counterterrorism. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) does not engage in …
ICRC accompanies Iranian Red Crescent Society to locations affected by hostilities
Geneva/Tehran - Following the recent ceasefire announcement, the ICRC Head of Delegation Vincent Cassard was invited to accompany the President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Dr. Pir …
Yemen: A new medical clinic opens at Sa’ada New Remand Prison to improve health and living conditions of detainees
14-07-2025 Sana’a (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), with Sa’ada New Remand Prison authorities, inaugurated today a new medical clinic aimed at improving the delivery of …
Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah receives unprecedented influx of fatalities
On 12 July, the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah received 132 patients suffering from weapon-related injuries, marking the latest mass casualty incident linked to food distribution sites. …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC outraged by attack that wounded ICRC staff, PRCS volunteer during Gaza rescue mission
11-07-2025 Gaza (ICRC) – On the evening of 10 July, a joint mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) came under attack during which an …
Srebrenica: 30 Years of Remembrance and Search for Missing Family Members Continues
It has been three decades since Srebrenica, a small town in eastern Bosnia, became a lasting symbol of profound tragedy and enduring sorrow. In July 1995, a total of 8,372 people were killed and …
Luxembourg: ICRC Director-General’s visit reflects the long-standing strategic partnership with Luxembourg
From 8 to 9 July, the Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Pierre Krähenbühl, visited Luxembourg for the Annual Consultations on the Strategic Partnership with the …
OEWG: ICRC address to the final meeting on IHL and ICT activities during armed conflict
Delivered by Noa Schreuer, Legal Advisor, at the 11th substantive session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2020-2025 in New …
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