Syria: All zones should be safe for civilians
Geneva (ICRC) – Those taking part in the fighting in Syria are reminded that they are obliged by law to spare civilians and all others not taking part in the hostilities, including detainees and all …
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How is the climate crisis changing what we do? Voices from different sectors
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre (RCCC) , and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) are hosting a public discussion …
The devastation caused by conflict is not always visible </br>#HiddenScars
Armed conflict, civil war, clashes and violence; these are words that are used to describe unrest. The consequences? Malnourished children, weapon wounded victims in hospitals, displacement, …
Syria: Life-saving humanitarian work must be facilitated in north-east
09-10-2019 Geneva (ICRC) – After eight years of conflict, 11.7 million people across Syria require humanitarian aid. In the face of such need, the International Committee of the Red Cross is deeply …
ICRC welcomes UN's global study on children deprived of liberty
Statement to UN General Assembly Third Committee Informal Dialogue with Mr. Manfred Nowak, Independent Expert leading the UN Study on Children Deprived of Liberty As delivered by Ms. Agnès Coutou, …
Bahamas after Dorian: Volunteer reconnects pregnant wife with husband and children
Vilet and Enose survived Hurricane Dorian, but lost touch when they were evacuated from Abaco Island. Only with the help of a Red Cross volunteer were they reunited. Photo and text: John Engedal …
73% of millennials in 15 countries say mental health is as important as water, food, shelter
07-10-2019 Geneva (ICRC) – Nearly three in four millennials – 73 per cent – surveyed across 15 countries said that mental health needs are as important as water, food and shelter for victims of wars …
Cambodia: How a new roof may help wheelchair basketballers’ journey to Tokyo
An Sinet, team captain The year 2015 was my first time travelling to Malaysia to play with their men’s wheelchair basketball team. I learnt so much from them, especially the coach. He not only helped …
Photo expo: International organizations collaborate to mark World Humanitarian Day
The Seoul mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in association with other international organizations and the Korean International Cooperation Agency marked World …
As violent protests across Iraq escalate, ICRC calls for restraint
04-10-2019 BAGHDAD (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross is concerned by the increasingly violent clashes between protesters and security forces across Iraq . The deaths of civilians …
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