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The work of the ICRC's Central Tracing Agency Bureau In times of armed conflict, people all too often get separated in the chaos of fighting, displacement and the struggle for survival. For families, …
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ICRC president: Respect for international humanitarian law and answers for families of the missing crucial for Syria’s reconciliation and stability
06-01-2025 Damascus (ICRC) – During her three-day visit to Syria, Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), emphasized that respect for international …
Weaving memory: Art as a spiritual bridge between families and their missing loved ones
The impact of the disappearance of a loved one is endless and pervasive. The anguish and uncertainty caused by their absence disrupts every aspect of the family’s life and can be passed on from …
Lebanon: ICRC president urges renewal of ceasefire and sustained humanitarian assistance to help civilians rebuild
04-01-2025 Beirut (ICRC) – Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), visited Lebanon, where humanitarian needs remain immense following the latest …
Syria Operational Update: ICRC work in Syria (27 November - 18 December 2024)
The past few weeks in Syria has seen its people bear witness to colossal changes in the country and to events that have unfolded very quickly. The initial days were marked with tens of thousands of …
Asia-Pacific Naval Officers engage in dialogue on naval warfare
A total of 36 naval officers from 22 countries across the Asia-Pacific region convened in Surabaya, Indonesia, for a three-day Asia Pacific Naval Warfare Symposium co-hosted by the Indonesian Navy …
Frequently asked questions: Our work in Syria
01.01.2025 For 13 years, people in Syria have endured devastating armed conflicts and crises that have affected every aspect of their lives. Recent events have unfolded rapidly, bringing colossal …
Afghanistan: A year of responding to numerous humanitarian challenges
In 2024, communities in Afghanistan continued to face a dire situation marked by persistent economic challenges, natural disasters and the consequences of decades of armed conflict. International …
Israel and the occupied territories: Obliteration of health-care system in northern Gaza puts civilians at grave risk
30-12-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – Repeated hostilities in and around hospitals have obliterated the health-care system in northern Gaza, putting civilians at an unacceptably grave risk of going without …
Myanmar: 75th anniversary exhibition of the Geneva Conventions focuses on States’ obligation to reduce suffering during armed conflict
To mark the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions, the ICRC in Myanmar, together with the Embassy of Switzerland and the Embassy of Italy in Yangon, organized an exhibition at the end of …
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