War in Cities: Tripoli, Libya
… they use for things like cleaning the car or jobs around the house. This man was just …
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Mali’s invisible front line: climate change in a conflict zone
Across Africa’s Sahel region people are enduring ever-increasing levels of violence. While conflict dominates headlines, climate change adds a second pernicious dimension to the mix. Lemba Bisimwa, …
Colombia: Humanitarian situation and ICRC activities
… face the risk of losing their homes, their jobs and ties with their family and community. … of these displaced women were given part-time jobs in nurseries, thanks to an agreement with …
Shaken up: Looking back at the earthquake that changed personal history
There was nothing significantly different about 8 October 2005. It was just another day of running errands, doing chores at home, going to school, writing a test, working the fields, etc. Then the …
Support relationships in armed conflicts & ensuring respect for IHL
This is a summary of the final report of the evaluation of the Support Relationships in Armed Conflicts Initiative (SRI), a five-year strategy (2019-2023) aimed at broadening the ICRC's engagement …
Confidentiality Q&A
In a social media age when each of us can denounce violations, ICRC's confidential approach saves lives. The ICRC works on the ground in conflict zones. We provide people caught up in the fighting …
Russia-Ukraine: Overview of the ICRC’s response two years after the escalation of the armed conflict
As we mark two years since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict, people affected by ongoing hostilities share stories of resilience, despite the profound impact on their lives, …
Newsletter - September 2020: Weakened by conflict, health systems in the Middle East struggle to cope with COVID-19
… realities of restricted movement, disrupted jobs and education, and the ongoing threat to …
Libya: “There is no buffer for any economic shocks”
… of the private sector and the creation of jobs, which further exacerbates the overall …
ICRC in Afghanistan – Summary
For over 40 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been working in Afghanistan, with a permanent delegation in Kabul established in 1987. The ICRC works closely with its …
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