ICRC directorate
A new Directorate began its mandate 1 July 2022 – with 6 new Directors. The members of the ICRC directorate are appointed by the Assembly for four-year terms. Pierre Krähenbühl Director-General …
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Daily workers, residents in far-flung areas, welcome PRC Bakuna Bus
Finally, after waiting for months, Melissa Bajolo can breathe a sigh of relief. The factory worker has received her booster shot from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Bakuna (vaccine) Bus, a four-wheel …
The Safer Access programme: Good practice in Brazil showcased at the World Urban Forum
29-06-2022 The SAF aims to reduce and mitigate risks related to armed violence that professionals and the population they serve are exposed to in their daily lives Katowice, Poland (ICRC) – The Safer …
Regional state consultations on international humanitarian law and cyber operations during armed conflicts
Together with partners, the ICRC is conducting a series of regional consultations with States on international humanitarian law and cyber operations during armed conflicts. The aim of these events is …
Gendered impacts of armed conflicts and implications for the application of IHL
Gender affects and shapes individual experiences of armed conflict in complex ways. A gender perspective is a relevant tool for practitioners seeking to understand and reduce civilian harm in armed …
Towards More Effective Humanitarian Operations In Urban Areas
On 28th June the GWH and the ICRC invite Prof. Mark Zeitoun, director general of the Geneva Water Hub, to discuss with a panel of leading experts his recent work " Towards more effective humanitarian …
Myanmar: Communities in north Shan State face conflicts new and old
Nang Khin Shwe dreams of becoming a nurse one day. A couple of years ago, she took part in an auxiliary midwife training in her northern Shan State village to move one step closer to that dream. "I …
Request for Expression of Interest - Framework Agreement for Data acquisition, analytics and informatics services to support ICRC Assistance Activities in Iraq
Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to launch an Request for Interest to pre-qualify for an upcoming restricted tender in connection with the following …
Myanmar: Raising awareness of landmine risks, minimizing threat to lives
For decades, some communities in Myanmar have had to live alongside the impact of conflict. The list of challenges caused by conflict is long: separation from loved ones, displacement , food …
Mozambique: 1 million people in conflict-affected regions receive two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
28-06-2022 Maputo (ICRC) – Mozambique’s national immunization campaign has vaccinated over 1 million people -- 75% of the population -- in six districts affected by armed conflict in the provinces of …
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