Global Mobility Officer
32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Open-ended Human resources The Global Mobility officer provides support and administrative services which has a direct …
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Administration Assistant
Suva, Fiji Open-ended Full time Finance and administration The ICRC is an impartial, neutral, and independent organisation with the exclusive humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of …
ICRC outraged as premises in Gaza struck and damaged by explosive
17-04-2025 The ICRC is outraged that on 16 April an ICRC premises in Gaza was struck and damaged by an explosive. This is the second such incident in three weeks; another premises in the area was …
Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare
As a means of demonstrating the relevance and applicability of international humanitarian law (IHL) to stakeholders on the African continent, as well as to stimulate reflection and enliven debate …
Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the opportunity to submit its views for consideration by the United Nations secretary-general, in accordance with resolution 79/239 on …
Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024
Promoting knowledge and respect of international humanitarian law (IHL) is at the core of ICRC’s humanitarian work, and the focus for its activities in Uganda. In 2024, we have continued to engage …
Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024
In 2024, the humanitarian landscape continued to be shaped by crises, including armed conflicts and violence, affecting some of the most vulnerable populations. East-Africa was no exception. Despite …
Access beyond front lines: How neutrality in conflict helps us reach those who need us most
As a humanitarian organization, our job at the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) is to help people affected by conflict, regardless of who they are. We carry out this work in some of …
Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of …
The ICRC Logo: Do and Don'ts Posters
The logo is the ICRC’s strongest visual symbol. It ensures instant recognition and embodies what the organization stands for. It is used for indicative purposes in order to avoid any confu¬sion with …
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