“I wanted to become a nurse to serve my people”
Rosemary Kadi Giryang, a South Sudanese nurse working with the ICRC in Juba, was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal for 30 years of service to victims of war and violence. Rosemary is busy. From …
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IHL course for humanitarian professionals and policy makers, 23 years on!
In its commitment to safeguarding International Humanitarian Law, the ICRC for the 23rd time held the five day course on International Humanitarian Law for Humanitarian Professionals and Policy …
Women talk to women: ICRC humanitarians speak up amid conflict and crises
19-08-2019 World Humanitarian Day 2019 honours women aid workers ICRC: better protection of women in war needed UN: Humanitarian crises disproportionately affect women UN estimates 83% of displaced …
Women humanitarians: Strength, power, perseverance
This World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate women who provide life-saving aid to people affected by armed conflict. Women play an important role in humanitarian response, from physical rehabilitation …
Nutrition – Economic Security
A brief introduction to our work to prevent and treat malnutrition among conflict-affected communities – both civilians and detainees. Read about our food rations and nutritional support, and efforts …
Guatemala: wheelchair basketball players improve their skills in a week-long camp
Adaptive sport plays an important and inclusive role for people with disabilities.Wheelchair basketball players from different parts of Guatemala took part in a week-long camp to improve their …
The Geneva Conventions are for all of us
Briefing by ICRC President to UN Security Council on "The promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security" As delivered by ICRC President Peter …
Yemen: Significant humanitarian needs following days of fighting in Aden
12-08-2019 Geneva/Sanaa (Yemen) Hospitals in the Yemeni city of Aden are struggling and desperately in need of basic supplies, following days of fighting that left scores dead and hundreds injured, …
Digitalizing the Geneva Conventions – giving greater access to the rules of war
On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is using digital technology to give greater access to the Geneva Conventions, …
Afghanistan: Civilian suffering remains far too high
12-08-2019 Kabul (ICRC) - As Eid ul-Adha is approaching, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is disheartened to see that the ongoing peace talks have not diminished the intensity of …
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