ICRC activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024
An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024 "2024 was an exceptional year for us marking 75 years on the passing of the Geneva Conventions with a focus on key humanitarian activities in Jordan …
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Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views
Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 3 March 2025 Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to represent the …
Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair
02-03-2025 The following is a statement attributable to Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Geneva (ICRC)—The ceasefire agreement has saved countless lives …
Global Mobility Officer
32/F Petron Mega Plaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Open-ended Human resources The Global Mobility officer provides support and administrative services which has a direct impact …
Protection Field Officer
Butuan City Fixed term Protection and detention The Protection Field Officer supports the implementation and monitoring of ICRC’s Protection activities within the assigned Area of Responsibility …
Associate Legal Counsel
32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Open-ended Finance and administration The Associate Legal Counsel within the Clearing House unit provides substantive advice …
Accountant 2 (Arabic Speaker)
Nairobi Delegation Finance and administration About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected …
The ICRC appeals for 2.17 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2025
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is appealing for 2.17 billion Swiss francs to help it meet the needs of people affected by armed conflicts and other situations of violence in …
Due Diligence Specialist
32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Open-ended Finance and administration The Resource Mobilization Division (REM) of the ICRC manages the institutional …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates return of remains, detainees under ceasefire agreement
27-02-2025 Jerusalem (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in an overnight operation returned the remains of four deceased hostages to Israel and transferred 537 Palestinian …
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