Nigeria: Voices from Families of the Missing
After more than a decade of conflict, thousands of families are missing loved ones across northeast Nigeria. Many have never given up hope. Now, some are seeking to help others. "A missing person is …
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China: Law students contend for regional title at the 21st Red Cross IHL Moot Court for Asia-Pacific Region
08-03-2023 Beijing (ICRC) ----The 21st Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot for Asia-Pacific Region opens today in Hong Kong, China. The four-day event is jointly organized by Regional …
Women, Peace, and Security: Towards the 25th anniversary of resolution 1325
Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. UNSC Open Debate. 7 March 2023 Madam President, I thank the Republic of Mozambique for convening this …
ICRC: “Autonomous weapons represent an urgent humanitarian priority today”
Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) – Group of governmental experts on lethal autonomous weapons systems – 6 to 10 March …
Jordan: ICRC Activities from January to December 2022
As we are commencing 2023, we are excited to share with you some snapshots of our achievements in 2022 and to continue the journey forward with our local partners, mainly the JRCS, besides other …
Libya: How Dina is knitting her way to success
They say “knitters ain’t quitters”; and that certainly fits Dina’s defiance towards difficult circumstances Ever since she was a teenager, Dina's passion for knitting burned bright within her. …
International humanitarian law and cyber operations during armed conflicts - ICRC short papers
In this series of short papers, the ICRC presents its views on how and when IHL – and especially its principles of humanity, necessity, distinction, and proportionality – apply to the use of …
International Women's Day: Towards an equal world
Stories from Asia-Pacific to mark International Women’s Day 2023 challenge stereotypes and celebrate inclusion. Bangladesh: Taking inspiration from her patients' strength For Anita Rani Sarker , an …
Philippines: Fulfilling our humanitarian mission in 2022
As the world eased into the new normal in 2022, we carried out more humanitarian activities in the Philippines to support those in need of aid. Long-running armed conflicts in the Philippines leave a …
ICRC statement on existing and potential threats in the sphere of information security
06-03-2023 Statement given by Véronique Christory, ICRC’s Senior Arms Control Adviser, at the Fourth substantive meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information …
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