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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC helps facilitate release of 3 hostages and 90 detainees, bringing hope and relief to families
20-01-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the release and transfer of three hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 90 Palestinian detainees from Israel …
Strengthening Access to Water Amidst Conflict in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
The case study highlights the impact of climate change and the consequences of conflict on water access in Mozambique, particularly in Cabo Delgado. Since 2017, the internal conflict have displaced …
South Sudan: ICRC's mobile surgical team in Renk treats more than 230 weapon-wounded patients in just one month
17-01-2025 Geneva / Juba (ICRC) – A surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been deployed to Renk in Upper Nile State, South Sudan, to treat an influx of …
Siete años después: un recordatorio para garantizar el derecho de las familias a saber sobre sus seres queridos desaparecidos
16-01-2025 Ciudad de México, 16 de enero de 2025. A siete años de la entrada en vigor de la Ley General en materia de Desaparición Forzada de Personas, Desaparición Cometida por Particulares y del …
ICRC President: ICRC ready to help implement agreement reached by the parties and bring hostages and detainees home
15-01-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, confirmed the ICRC's readiness to help implement the agreement reached by the …
Did you know that your National Society has special responsibilities under international humanitarian law?
This document outlines 12 points to keep in mind if your country is a party to an international armed …
The Role of National Societies During International Armed Conflict Under IHL: An Operational View
This note outlines and explains the role of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies during international armed conflict under international humanitarian law (IHL). While it primarily focuses on …
The Role of National Societies During International Armed Conflict Under IHL: An Operational View
This note outlines and explains the role of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies during international armed conflict under international humanitarian law (IHL). While it primarily focuses on …
Bangladesh: Inspector General of Prisons optimistic about transforming prison system into a modern correctional model with ICRC’s support
For many years, prisons in Bangladesh have been working to improve detention conditions, ensure humane treatment and implement changes that have a positive impact on detainees and the society at …
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