Everyone has hopes and dreams. But for the thousands of children still trapped in Al-Hol, hope is in very short supply. Around 55,000 people are currently stuck in the sprawling camp, in north-east …
The fishing industry in Somalia presents a viable alternative for many who have lost their livelihoods due to the prolonged drought in the country. The trade supports many including those who offload …
From 16 March to 12 June 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is inviting all professional photojournalists to take part in its photojournalism contest, the ICRC Humanitarian …
21-03-2023 Nairobi (ICRC) – Since violence erupted in Las Anod, Sool region, at the beginning of February, at least 150 people have been killed and hundreds more wounded. It’s estimated that more …
Not a person but rather a recipe, Tom Brown is a nutritional weaning food for babies in Nigeria. In an ICRC first, it’s being tested as a response to malnutrition. For Hadiza Yunusa, the experience …
Joint statement by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen and the International Committee of the Red Cross at the conclusion of the seventh meeting of the Supervisory …
The ICRC this month restocked its warehouse with 5,000 food and hygiene parcels transported through the Lachin Corridor which will be distributed to people in need. This is in addition to the 3,500 …
20-03-2023 The following is a statement from Fabrizio Carboni, ICRC’s regional director for the Near and Middle East, ahead of the Syria/Türkiye earthquake pledging conference hosted in Brussels on …
20-03-2023 Bamako (ICRC) - Two staff members from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) who were abducted on 4 March 2023 on the road between Gao and Kidal in northern Mali have been …
Dear Commissioner, dear Ministers, Excellencies, and dear colleagues, During the first months as President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, I have witnessed first-hand grievous …
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