Prisons, migration and use of force
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to complications in many detention facilities in Colombia. Not only have there been outbreaks of the virus among detainees, but also visiting restrictions have meant …
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"Listening to the voices of victims": Lorenzo Caraffi
The events of the past few years have presented hugely complex challenges worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all, but not equally. Colombia has had to contend with escalating violence …
Missing persons: a humanitarian tragedy that must not be forgotten
Thousands of families in Colombia continue to experience the uncertainty and agony of not knowing the fate or whereabouts of a loved one, despite the fact that, in many cases, they went missing …
Colombia: health care in danger
It is becoming increasingly dangerous to deliver health care in Colombia, especially in areas worst affected by armed conflicts and violence. Attacks on health-care workers, facilities and vehicles …
Colombia: Living in the shadow of armed conflict
Thousands of Colombians continue to live in the shadow of armed conflict, suffering the effects of a situation they have no control over at all. While attention was turned to tackling the impact of …
President of the International Committee of the Red Cross arrives in Moscow
23-03-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to continue the ICRC’s ongoing humanitarian discussions …
Expanded TB Lab Opens in Batangas
The Batangas Medical Center inaugurated its newly expanded Tuberculosis (TB) Culture and Drug Susceptibility Testing Laboratory today, marking World TB Day. The facility will help to ramp up the …
ICRC President completes visit to Russia to speak about humanitarian issues in armed conflict
24-03-2022 Moscow (ICRC) – Peter Maurer, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has completed a two-day visit to Moscow where he continued ongoing humanitarian …
Myanmar: Returning to Mindat
In a recent return to Mindat to help people displaced by fighting in Chin State, we saw communities helping each other – carrying food, providing shelter, sharing meals. But relying on others is not …
Ensuring access to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict, Post-conflict and Humanitarian Settings
Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross in the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting. Delivered by Ms. Micaela Serafini, Head of Health, ICRC. Thank you to the …
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