Gaza: When Two Hours Became Three Weeks
Mohammad’s two-year-old son, Nehad, misses him a lot. He keeps his father’s picture in his little hands all the time, even when he’s asleep. “Mohammad is my eldest son. He’s a fisherman and the …
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Mozambique: Access to healthcare made easier though a mobile clinic.
To provide easier access to health care for Tânia and her community, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) opened a mobile clinic. Tânia lives in Mararange, Montepuez, one of the many …
Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - June 2022
During the reporting period, activities of the regional delegation of the ICRC in Nairobi continued generally according to plan. However, with worsening food insecurity in Kenya due to the drought, …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Buckets 14L
Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a joint ICRC/IOM Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142) to establish a new 3-year …
How humanitarian law applies to armed conflict and nuclear power plants
When hazardous sites like nuclear power plants become battlegrounds, the stakes for civilians today and generations to come are immense. Because of the potential threat they pose if they are damaged …
ICRC Director-General in Ukraine: Concern over nuclear plant situation and access to prisoners of war
01-09-2022 This statement was delivered by ICRC Director-General Robert Mardini at a press conference on 1 September 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Good morning. It is a pleasure for me to address both …
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00141 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Collapsible Jerrycans 10L & 20L
Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a joint ICRC/IOM Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00141) to establish a new …
Ethiopia: Facts and Figures January- June 2022
In the first half of 2022, the humanitarian needs remained unfortunately immense in Ethiopia. As part of our neutral and impartial humanitarian response, we have adopted a countrywide approach to …
Malaysia: 19th national IHL moot court competition 2022
This 19th edition will take place from 19-20 November 2022 Since 2004, the ICRC Kuala Lumpur has been partnering with a local university to organize an International Humanitarian Law moot court …
Iraq: Families of the Missing, between hope and despair, the search continues
31-08-2022 The ICRC stands with all the families of the missing; remembering Iraqis who have gone missing due to decades of armed conflict and calling on all actors to strengthen their efforts in …
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