Ethiopia Bulletin, January- December 2022
The situation in northern Ethiopia was again highly volatile over the course of 2022. As is the case in times of conflict, the civilian population has suffered the most from the direct consequences …
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The Challenges and Solutions of Forensic Data Management
From November 29 through December 1, the International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics (ICHF), a partnership between the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the National Forensic …
South Africa hosts meeting of 37 states on UN nuclear ban treaty
30-01-2023 The Pretoria delegation and DIRCO co-hosted a meeting of 37 countries from across the continent to discuss how to get all African states to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear …
Statement by ICRC President: As humanitarian situation deteriorates, ICRC increases assistance and protection services for most vulnerable
30-01-2023 Statement from Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the ICRC, following a visit to the Horn of Africa. My first visit to the Horn of Africa as the president of the International Committee …
The ICRC appeals for 2.8 billion Swiss Francs for its operations in 2023
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is appealing for 2.8 billion Swiss francs to help it meet the humanitarian needs of people affected by armed conflicts and other situations of …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: the ICRC calls for greater protection of civilians in the West Bank
26-01-2023 Jerusalem (ICRC)- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply concerned about the events this morning in Jenin, which have resulted in several deaths and injuries. “ The …
Mozambique: More than 67,000 displaced people and residents now have a renovated health centre in Cabo Delgado
The armed conflict has limited communities' access to health care in Cabo Delgado, forcing families to walk long distances and then sit on the ground for a long time while waiting to be seen, while …
ICRC: Urgent efforts needed to ensure protection for 11 million people in Lake Chad region
Niamey (ICRC) - Over a decade into the crisis, conflict in the Lake Chad Basin shows no signs of abating. Violence against the civilian population remains alarmingly high, leaving more than 11 …
Yemen: ICRC inaugurates new physical rehabilitation centre in Sa’ada
Sa’ada (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today inaugurated a new Physical Rehabilitation Centre in Sa’ada, Yemen. The newly built facility, which will primarily be staffed …
Iraq: ICRC inaugurates its offices in Nasiriyah in South Iraq
25-01-2023 Nasiriyah (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) inaugurates office in Nasiriyah, to provide further support to affected populations on physical rehabilitation, mine …
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