Starvation, Hunger and Famine in Armed Conflict
This briefing note outlines the rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) most relevant to food security, starvation, and the prevention of hunger and famine in situations of armed conflict. …
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Report from the Regional State Consultation on IHL and Cyber Operations-Americas
The government of Mexico and the International Committee of the Red Cross jointly organized – on 9 and 10 November 2021 – a regional consultation of Latin American states on international …
First Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Working paper by the International Committee of the Red Cross Nuclear disarmament as a humanitarian and legal imperative 1. The continued existence of nuclear weapons is one of the biggest threats to …
ICRC seed and cash assistance throughout Ethiopia
All along our route, from Woldiya to Kobo, the bright colors worn by hundreds of students paint the roadside in blues, purples, reds and greens, as if to draw attention away from the arid fields. CC …
Committing to anti-personnel mine ban saves civilian lives
The ICRC welcomes the changes to the United States anti-personnel landmine policy and its declared intention to be compliant with and ultimately accede to the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits their …
The 1st World Conference on Health in Detention
Click here for the official website Date: 27 - 29 June 2022 | Time: 08:30 - 17:00 Venue: Centre International de Conférences Genève, Rue de Varembé 17, 1202 Genève, Switzerland PROGRAMME …
Philippines: Stories of survival and hope rise amid conflict
Thousands of people from Mindanao, Philippines, have been fleeing their homes for decades because of protracted armed conflicts. Among the different levels of impact on their everyday lives, their …
Honouring families of missing migrants
Resources: Online Tracing service from our Restoring Family Links site RedSafe, our Digital Humanitarian …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Clashes in Rutshuru Territory cut off 800 children from their families
23-06-2022 More than eight hundred children have lost contact with their parents in the wake of violent clashes in Rutshuru Territory between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo …
Afghanistan: Earthquake kills more than 1,000, deepening a humanitarian emergency
A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Paktika on 22 June has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people and injured even more. Following the deadly quake, the Afghan Red …
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