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Yemen: ICRC responds to deadly attack on Sa’ada Prison, urges for protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis

… casualties, many of whom were migrants. The International Committee of the Red Cross … liberty, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Parties must take every feasible …

News release
Two Red Crescent workers stand amidst the wreckage caused by an explosion

Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: “The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict”

… brunt of the fighting in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. “On both … face the horrors of conflict. “International humanitarian law (IHL) protects civilians and anyone who …

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Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity

… dignity of every person, and to uphold the laws that seek to protect life in war.  About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross … independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mandate that stems from the …

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Bandeira com o logotipo do CICV

ICRC outraged as premises in Gaza struck and damaged by explosive

… risks to which civilians, medical staff, and humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip are … their facilities. These are obligations under international humanitarian law.   For more information, please contact: …

News release
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Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare

… the relevance and applicability of international humanitarian law (IHL) to stakeholders on the African …

Law and policy topic

Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization. Through the Geneva … development of) international humanitarian law (IHL) and universal humanitarian

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Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024

… Promoting knowledge and respect of international humanitarian law (IHL) is at the core of ICRC’s …

Law and policy topic
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Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024

… In 2024, the humanitarian landscape continued to be shaped … global humanitarian funding constraints, the International Committee of the Red Cross … times of crises. International humanitarian law (IHL) is at the core of ICRC’s mandate and …

Law and policy topic
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Access beyond front lines: How neutrality in conflict helps us reach those who need us most

… As a humanitarian organization, our job at the … for humanitarian work Respect for the law on the battlefield 2024 ICRC IHL …

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An ICRC staff escorts released detainees toward an ICRC plane at Mokha Airport, Yemen.

Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives … of and respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). Facts and figures: January to …

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Workshops to transform prison system

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