Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on missing persons, 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, 2 April 2025. Mr. Chair, Excellencies, The ICRC is registering unprecedented numbers …
Providing medical supplies, access to clean water, critical supplies, and helping families keep in touch in the wake of disaster Thousands of people have been confirmed dead, with many more injured, …
Atbara, Sudan Nearly two years into the armed conflict in Sudan, the country's health system is on the brink of collapse. Health facilities have been attacked or looted, medical personnel displaced, …
The ICRC's new Technology Strategy aligns the organization’s technological choices with its core principles of neutrality, independence and impartiality. In light of the ever-changing nature of …
Through our delegation in Yerevan and sub-delegation in Goris, we continued to support those affected by the conflict escalations in 2020-2023. We continued facilitating resilience-building programs …
The ICRC's new Technology Strategy (Posters) aligns the organization’s technological choices with its core principles of neutrality, independence and impartiality. In light of the ever-changing …
Since the early stages of the escalation of the armed conflict in 2022, the ICRC has acted in its role as a neutral intermediary between the parties to facilitate evacuations, repatriations and safe …
30-03-2025 Gaza (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross is appalled that eight medics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society were killed while carrying out their work, along with first …
Tanzania National Position Human resources This position is open to Nationals with resident permit in Tanzania and have a work permit. About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross …
Villanueva Ext., Tandang Sora Poblacion (Barangay 12) 8600 Butuan City, Philippines Fixed term Water and habitat The Water and Habitat (WatHab) Generalist Project Officer plans, designs and …
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