DRC: Goma surgical teams overwhelmed
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 …
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Iraq: Restoring Livelihoods That War Left in Ruins
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 …
Georgia: Remains of six people missing in connection with 1992–93 armed conflict handed over to families
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 …
The ICRC in Bangladesh: 2024 in images
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 …
India: Decade-long partnership with CURE India concludes successfully
“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 …
For the hostages in Gaza, the Red Cross is neutral - but we are not bystanders
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 …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
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 …
Highlights of the ICRC’s activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024
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 …
ICRC Pre-hospital Emergency Care: Guidance for Managing Severe Bleeding
This publication provides guidance on how to treat patients who are bleeding, and specifically how to treat them in the unique circumstances in which the International Committee of the Red Cross …
Advancing Protection of Health Care: Expert Meeting on the Regulation and Perception of Distinctive Emblems and Other Signs and Symbols Used to Identify Health-care Facilities, Vehicles and Personnel
This report summarizes the expert meeting on the regulation and perception of distinctive emblems and identification symbols for health-care facilities, vehicles, and personnel, held on 17–18 June …
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