Sudan: Facts and Figures 2024
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has had a devastating impact on millions of people across the country. Lives have been lost, families torn apart, and homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure have been …
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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected
24-03-2025 Gaza (ICRC): Today, an office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Rafah was damaged by an explosive projectile despite being clearly marked and notified to all …
The long shadow of war: Landmines, the unjustifiable weapons of long-term suffering
Anti-personnel landmines do not discriminate. Buried in fields, footpaths and forests, they wait silently - sometimes for decades - until someone unknowingly steps on them. The result is often …
Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan
In 2019, around 270 residents from a remote village in Basilan province were forced to flee their homes due to armed clashes between government forces and a non-state armed group. They were fearful …
Poland: ICRC Brings Together National Societies and IFRC to Boost Emergency Preparedness in Europe
On 20-21 March, ICRC brought together 13 European National Societies for a workshop in Warsaw to strengthen their preparedness for emergencies - including armed conflict – and the coordination …
Iraq: Water, Life, and the Fight Against Climate
In an instant, dark clouds engulfed the sky, obscuring the scorching sun in Al-Hizamat, a small village near Afak district in Iraq's Diwaniyah Governorate. Rain was imminent. Almost. A few minutes …
Afghanistan: Addressing the water crisis for communities
Access to safe drinking water essential for life and health, yet it is estimated that 33 million people in Afghanistan face severe water shortage. This World Water Day, marked on 22 March, we look at …
ICRC Regional Director, Nicolas Von Arx, warns of catastrophic consequences for civilians caught up in endless escalations in the Middle East
21-03-2025 From the resumption of hostilities in Gaza and Israel to escalating violence in Yemen, millions of civilians in the Middle East find themselves once again trapped in a never-ending cycle …
Draft Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation - Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) March 2025
SCORE aims to build the resilience of communities in Myanmar , integrating lessons learned from ICRC’s partnership with the World Bank since 2023. SCORE aims to build community resilience through …
Finding hope amid loss: Families of missing persons rebuild lives in northeast Nigeria
People in northeast Nigeria continue to go missing due to the ongoing armed conflict that has started more than a decade ago. For the families of missing persons, the emotional toll can be …
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