Papua New Guinea: On a journey from trauma to peace
Jessica* makes a choice every day to not let the past torment and ruin her peace of mind. Ten years have gone by but dark memories from a tragic event still follow her. She has gone through hell. …
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Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: Pacific Island Countries played crucial role
Last Friday, 23 October, the Treaty on the Prohibition of the Nuclear Weapons reached its 50th ratification at the UN. The Treaty will enter into force 90 days later, on 22 January 2021. For the …
Nuclear ban: “Today is an historic day. We call on world leaders to act with courage and join the right side of history”
26-10-2020 Geneva/New York, 24 October 2020 – The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement welcomes the coming into force of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Fifty …
We must not forget that prohibiting nuclear weapons is the beginning – not the end – of our efforts
Statement by ICRC President Peter Maurer on the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) Distinguished colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, What an historic moment: in …
Ethiopia: ICRC restoring livelihoods
Together with Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), the ICRC provided support to conflict-affected communities in Oromia and Benishangul Gumuz regions to help them restore their livelihoods. Rusha …
TPNW is a long-awaited tool to ensure that nuclear weapons are eliminated and never used again
ICRC Statement to the High-Level event on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) As-delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer to the UN and Head of Delegation, New York Good …
South Sudan: Thousands at-risk of hunger and disease in Equatoria States
During clashes in May 2020, armed men burnt and destroyed houses in this village in Central Equatoria. Communities fled into the bush for safety. They lost all their belongings, livelihoods and …
A Palestinian detainee on hunger strike is in critical condition
Jerusalem – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seriously concerned about the deteriorating health of Mr. Maher Al Akhras, a Palestinian administratively detained and hospitalized …
Nigeria: Access for first responders, restraint by security forces needed amidst protests
21-10-2020 Abuja (ICRC) – First responders seeking to assist the wounded must be allowed to do their work unimpeded in Nigeria’s ongoing protests, while live ammunition must be used only as a last …
International Webinar: Humanitarian Affairs in Asia
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Sanata Dharma University (SDU), Yogyakarta-Indonesia, and the Jesuit Conference of Asia-Pacific (JCAP) will launch a series of webinars on …
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