Myanmar: The year 2024 in pictures
In 2024, Myanmar saw escalating conflict and violence, which exacerbated the already deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the country. Many communities continued to face significant challenges, …
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Uzbekistan: Ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and their translation into Uzbek (Latin script)
14-01-2025 On 17 December 2024 , in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation in Central Asia , the …
Sudan: Khaldia's journey through displacement tells a story of resilience amidst adversity
The escalation in the conflict has turned Khartoum and Al Jazeera states in Sudan into relentless battlegrounds, forcing countless families to flee their homes and villages to neighbouring states. …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC president arrives in Tel Aviv for visit to Israel, Gaza, and West Bank
12-01-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday for a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian …
Brazil: 2024 - promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL) and responses to the effects of armed violence
The year 2024 was intense, and was punctuated by milestones that strengthened the activities of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) regional delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, …
First Aid in an Emergency
First Aid in an emergency is the initial essential assistance provided in an emergency in order to preserve life, prevent further injury or illness and alleviate suffering, thereby contributing to …
Türkiye: ICRC President concludes first official visit to Türkiye
08-01-2025 Geneva (ICRC) — President Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), concluded a visit to Ankara on Tuesday. Her trip to Türkiye, which immediately …
China: “Dialogues On Humanity” exhibition opens in Beijing- a visual journey through crisis, compassion and hope
Humanitarian crises are becoming increasingly frequent worldwide, with the devastating effects of violence, armed conflict and natural disasters leaving many hopeless, helpless and overwhelmed. …
Search for the missing: ICRC podcast series
The work of the ICRC's Central Tracing Agency Bureau In times of armed conflict, people all too often get separated in the chaos of fighting, displacement and the struggle for survival. For families, …
ICRC president: Respect for international humanitarian law and answers for families of the missing crucial for Syria’s reconciliation and stability
06-01-2025 Damascus (ICRC) – During her three-day visit to Syria, Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), emphasized that respect for international …
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