Afghanistan: How we've helped in 2016
The ever growing needs of the Afghan population suffering from the conflict has been exacerbated by the shrinking access of humanitarian aid workers in numerous parts of the country. Intensification …
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Leave a legacy to the ICRC: Welcome pack
In this booklet you can find out how your support is more important than ever, and how you can help us by naming the International Committee of the Red Cross in your will. TOGETHER, WE BRING HOPE …
Bangladesh: Playing cricket with the stars and defeating physical challenges
Playing against cricketers with physical disabilities for the first time, Bangladeshi star batsman Mohammad Ashraful said he was in awe of what he saw and experienced. "The players did an outstanding …
Colombia: How do I tell my daughter I was raped?
Sandra feels sick. She has just come out of a counselling session. Reliving it all has turned her stomach. Her daughter is eight months old and won't settle; she only quietens when her mother puts …
Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream
“When you do what you love, success follows. Our success comes from staying positive and determined. Instead of focusing on challenges, we look ahead,” said Alina Voskanyan, whose son went missing …
Georgia: Relief and grief surge as remains of loved one are handed over after 30 years
… breadwinner. "Sometimes I took up temporary jobs like cleaning to make sure there was …
South Sudan: Midwife’s heroic actions save mom and newborn twins
When Grace* arrived at the Maiwut Primary Health Care Centre in South Sudan's northeast region she was in extreme pain and distress. Little did she know that she was actually in labour and about to …
How to avoid civilian harm during military cyber operations
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized an online panel discussion on Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 14:00 CEST, to discuss and introduce its new report on Avoiding Civilian Harm …
World Red Cross Day in Venezuela: celebrating the unwavering drive of the heroes who help those most in need
Each day, all members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, especially the volunteers, work relentlessly to ease the suffering of those experiencing hardships such as those caused …
Venezuela: Protests, armed conflict and international humanitarian law
Answers to the most frequently asked questions Do you know why it is a mistake to classify the protests as an armed conflict? For a situation to be considered an "armed conflict" under international …
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