17-03-2025 Brussels (ICRC) – At the Ninth Brussels Conference for Syria, Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), warned that Syria’s path to peace …
From 17 March to 8 June 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is inviting all professional photojournalists to submit their entries for our Humanitarian Visa d’Or award. For the …
In late January, intense clashes took place in and around Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), between the armed forces of the DRC and the March 23 Movement (M23), which resulted …
Conflicts leave scars on people—and on communities’ economic and social fabrics. Previous armed conflicts across Iraq have disrupted livelihoods, crippling local businesses, and infrastructure. In …
13-03-2025 Georgia (ICRC) – The remains of six people, who went missing in connection with the 1992–1993 armed conflict in Abkhazia, were recovered, identified and handed over to their families by …
As we look back on 2024, ICRC’s efforts in Bangladesh have been defined by resilience, inclusivity and unwavering humanitarian action. Through advocacy, training and direct assistance, we continue to …
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime,” said Santhosh George, director of CURE International India Trust (CURE India), recognizing the …
Neutrality provides us with the ability to try and influence both sides to act in accordance with the laws of war This Opinion by Julien Lerisson was originally published on Haaretz The first phase …
10-03-2025 Gaza (ICRC) – The ceasefire in Gaza has proven vital to saving lives, bringing in humanitarian assistance and sustaining the civilian population. However, Gaza's humanitarian crisis is far …
Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action In 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to carry out neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian work …
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