Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2022
In 2022, the ICRC implemented broad range of activities to support those who reside in conflict-affected communities of Azerbaijan. Thousands of people benefitted from dozens of projects designed to …
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Hebron: Hope amid movement restrictions
The restrictions of movement in part of Hebron’s Old City known as "H2" make it difficult, and sometimes impossible for Palestinians to access essential services such as education and health. This …
Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech - Questions and answers
The ICRC takes the issue of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech (MDH) during armed conflict seriously and is dedicated to finding effective ways to address this problem and its …
International aid must reach people in need through any means possible
17-02-2023 Remarks by Fabrizio Carboni, ICRC Regional Director for the Near and Middle East, on the Türkiye-Syria earthquake, at the UN Office in Geneva Press briefing I have just returned from a …
How misinformation and disinformation harm ICRC’s humanitarian work in Burkina Faso
An independent investigation by a consortium of news organizations resulted in the publication of stories on 16 February 2023 about a disinformation campaign targeting the International Committee of …
Burkina Faso: International media investigation reveals impact of disinformation on humanitarian work
17-02-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – An independent investigation by a consortium of news organizations (known as “Forbidden Stories”) led to the publication on 16 February 2023 of a number of articles in the …
Pakistan: Summit emphasizes social inclusion of women with disabilities
About 65 per cent of people living with a disability in Pakistan are women and girls, their existing gender disadvantage compounded by their disability. In December 2022, the International Committee …
The importance of preserving a neutral humanitarian space for conflict affected populations
We recently observed mentions of several false allegations related to the ICRC, which can have harmful consequences not only on our activities in places where we operate, but most importantly can …
ICRC turns 160 as work to protect civilians from horrors of conflict continues
16-02-2023 Geneva (ICRC) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on 17 February marks its 160th year of work to bring relief to millions of people adversely affected by armed conflict. …
160 years on the side of humanity: A commitment that has never waned
The ideas and actions that led to the creation of the largest humanitarian movement in the world are still as startlingly modern and pertinent as ever. The pictures presented here pay homage to the …
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