ICRC activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024
An overview of ICRC activities in Jordan in 2024 "2024 was an exceptional year for us marking 75 years on the passing of the Geneva Conventions with a focus on key humanitarian activities in Jordan …
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Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views
Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 3 March 2025 Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to represent the …
Israel and the occupied territories: Ceasefire agreement essential to avoid region plunging back into despair
02-03-2025 The following is a statement attributable to Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Geneva (ICRC)—The ceasefire agreement has saved countless lives …
The ICRC appeals for 2.17 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2025
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is appealing for 2.17 billion Swiss francs to help it meet the needs of people affected by armed conflicts and other situations of violence in …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates return of remains, detainees under ceasefire agreement
27-02-2025 Jerusalem (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in an overnight operation returned the remains of four deceased hostages to Israel and transferred 537 Palestinian …
The Protection of Victims of Armed Conflict in Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law
Islamic law is one of the oldest legal systems in existence, and has developed detailed rules regulating warfare. With armed conflicts taking place in so many parts of the Muslim world, the Islamic …
Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War
Upholding the laws of war is essential for immediate humanitarian relief—and long-term conflict resolution. This article written by the Head of Delegation for the US & Canada Fabrizio Carboni was …
Community guidelines
Our ICRC online community guidelines As part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is committed to be accessible to the public and to …
ICRC president: Human life must transcend political divides – both in war and in peacetime
25 February 2025 Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 58th session of the Human Rights Council. President, Excellencies, Ladies and …
“The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:” A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law
24 February 2025 The following is a speech delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric at a high-level event on the Global Initiative to galvanize political commitments to international …
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