ICRC in Iraq: Key Figures 2024
Each year, the ICRC in Iraq publishes a snapshot of its activities in numbers. Here's a glimpse into our activities in Iraq throughout 2024. Scroll down to explore some highlights, and you can …
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Senior police officials from 63 countries meet in Colombia to strengthen the implementation of international standards in police operations
07-04-2025 Bogotá, (ICRC) – More than 60 senior police officers from Africa, America, Asia, and Europe will participate in the Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Police Operations …
Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar
Available in Burmese Get help during the earthquake The ICRC has been active in Myanmar for more than 30 years, providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts and other violence in the …
In the minefields of Iraq, Noora works to restore life and hope to her homeland
“Every time I leave for work, my daughter cries. It is not easy, but I have no choice." Noora Murad is a deminer from Sinjar, Iraq, and has dedicated her life the dangerous, difficult and essential …
Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters
The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April, recognizes the successes of mine action and draws attention to the challenges that remain. In Myanmar , …
Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities
04-04-2025 Geneva/Yangon (ICRC) – One week on from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is calling on all parties to put aside …
A Week in Ukraine
To mark International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, Anna – who works with the ICRC in Ukraine - took over the UK and Ireland X account, offering a glimpse into the work of the …
Ethiopia: Raising awareness about weapon contamination among schoolchildren in Oromia
The ICRC has intensified its efforts to protect children from the dangers of explosive ordnance in conflict-affected areas of Ethiopia. While broad efforts continue to be deployed in Tigray, other …
Landmines and explosive remnants cast a long shadow over Iraq amid recovery efforts
04-04-2025 Baghdad (2025) – Landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) contaminate an estimated 2,100 km² of land in Iraq— equal to 300,000 football fields . These deadly hazards pose an ongoing …
With too many wars raging and tensions rising, we must uphold international humanitarian law and the vision of a mine-free world
04-04-2025 Joint statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, …
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