ICRC perspectives on the protection of children
The article was written by the ICRC Malaysia Legal Adviser Aisya Abdul Rahman in conjunction with World Children’s Day 2021. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) estimates that one in …
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Armenia: Building mental health resilience in conflict-affected communities
For the past 30 years, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has taken a heavy toll on people’s mental health, especially among those living along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. "We live in an …
IISS Manama Dialogue: 17th Regional Security Summit
Changing Multilateralism and Regional Security Speech by Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the I ISS Manama Dialogue 2021 Excellencies, ladies, and …
Afghanistan: An infuriating, man-made catastrophe points toward massive suffering for Afghan families
The following is a statement from Dominik Stillhart, the director of operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the end of a six-day visit to Afghanistan: I am livid. Pictures …
ICRC alarmed at lack of humanitarian access for 26 million people in Africa
The ICRC calls on all actors to respect international humanitarian law as communities have limited access to aid across Africa Some 26 million people live in areas in Africa where humanitarian groups …
Guiding Principles for Dignified Management of the Dead in Humanitarian Emergencies and to Prevent them Becoming Missing Persons
When large numbers of people die because of humanitarian emergencies, their remains are often managed with little consideration for their dignity. When this occurs, the capacity to identify the …
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Life after displacement
"Our house of culture united everyone in the village. Villagers and school children spent their spare time there. This place was famous for its vocational courses. We also had a folklore dance group …
CGTN: for the survival of humanity, the most vulnerable people should not be overlooked
Countries that contribute least to the climate crisis are getting hit the hardest. Many are suffering double damage with extreme weather disasters as well as armed conflicts. What strategies can the …
Nigeria: Protecting health care services through synergy and communication
In the wake of the lockdown at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 , a pregnant woman being rushed to the hospital lost her child because her doctor was delayed by the police at a stop and …
ICRC Statement: The Impact of Diversion and Trafficking of Arms on Peace and Security
ICRC Statement to United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the Impact of Diversion and Trafficking of Arms on Peace and Security delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Head of Delegation and …
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