Finding a way forward despite challenges
Reuben Tabel shares the story of a teacher helping students dream of a future without tribal conflict Anna John Lakaio is a secondary school teacher in Upper Highlands, Papua New Guinea , with over …
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Act now to save lives and prevent migrants from going missing
Joint Statement by ICRC, IFRC, UN Migration Network and ICMP Ahead of the International Migration Review Forum 2022, we call on States to make concrete commitments and pledges to action, to mobilize …
Why do we work with military forces in Jordan?
When did the ICRC start working with the Jordanian Armed Forces? The ICRC has been present in Jordan since 1967 and has established a long collaboration with the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army …
Myanmar: Life as a humanitarian in Maungdaw
Naing Naing Oo remembers meeting a group of children who had survived being stranded at sea. In a small boat, with little food, they drifted for days. "When we talked to them, we were inspired – …
"From Zero Cost to Zero Waste": Creative Palestinian Women Help Save the Environment
The project is called "From Zero Cost to Zero Waste" and aims at raising awareness on how to help save the environment by repurposing domestic waste. It also helps women in affected areas boost their …
Joint ICRC-POLRI workshop on International Standards and Rules of Policing in Kupang
Jakarta (ICRC) – On 23 and 24 February 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Indonesian National Police's International Relations Division and Education and Training …
Ethiopia: Animals vaccinated in Somali and Oromia regions
Preparation to conduct ICRC run livestock vaccination around a pond in Qubi, Somali region. Henok Birhanu/ICRC Community animal health Workers receiving a briefing from an ICRC colleague about the …
National Committees and Similar Entities on International Humanitarian Law: Guidelines for Success – Towards Respecting and Implementing International Humanitarian Law
International humanitarian law (IHL) affords protection to people and property in armed conflict, but only if its rules are properly recognized, clearly understood and fully complied with. The first …
National Committees and Similar Entities on International Humanitarian Law: Guidelines for Success – Towards Respecting and Implementing International Humanitarian Law
International humanitarian law (IHL) affords protection to people and property in armed conflict, but only if its rules are properly recognized, clearly understood and fully complied with. The first …
National Committees and Similar Entities on International Humanitarian Law: Guidelines for Success – Towards Respecting and Implementing International Humanitarian Law
International humanitarian law (IHL) affords protection to people and property in armed conflict, but only if its rules are properly recognized, clearly understood and fully complied with. The first …
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