ICRC appoints a new member to governing body
28-04-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – At its meeting on 27 April, the Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) appointed Ms Samia Hurst-Majno as its newest member. She will take up her …
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Request for Interest - Technical assistance to Directorate of water, Ninawa towards achieving equitable and sustainable water services in Mosul and Tal Afar, Iraq
Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to launch an Request for Interest to pre-qualify for an upcoming restricted tender in connection with the following …
Latin America: Ten countries move towards creating common regional standards for prison planning and management
28-04-2022 Representatives from ten countries gathered this week in Brazil to discuss their experiences, which, they say, may give rise to common standards Brasilia (ICRC) – From 26 to 28 April, the …
Myanmar: Helping communities displaced from Kayah State
A small state containing the serenity of the Ngwe Taung Dam. Home to many ethnic groups and tribes. A land of breath-taking nature: waterfalls, mountains, and caves. For all its beauty, Kayah State …
Taking COVID-19 vaccines to remote areas in Mindanao
While many people living in urban areas across the Philippines have been inoculated against COVID-19, there remains a significant number of those living in the hinterland of Mindanao who are yet to …
Ethiopia update: Third ICRC convoy of vital humanitarian assistance reaches Tigray
Addis Ababa (ICRC) – An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convoy of 20 trucks containing vital humanitarian assistance including food, seeds, water treatment materials and medical …
Humanitarian needs are enormous around the world, but together we can address them.
We live in a war-torn world, where millions of people have their lives destroyed by conflict. Amid the chaos and despair of conflict, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a unique …
Ukraine: safe passage operation out of Mariupol is ongoing
Geneva (ICRC) – An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) team is currently participating in an operation to facilitate the safe passage of civilians out of the Azovstal plant and Mariupol …
Sudan: Violence exacerbating poverty and food insecurity
Khartoum (ICRC) - The ongoing armed violence in Sudan is driving an acute deterioration in living conditions for millions. According to two household surveys* conducted by the International Committee …
Ukraine: Civilians leave Azovstal in safe passage operation
03-05-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – Several dozen civilians left the Azovstal plant area in Mariupol during a five-day safe passage operation coordinated by the International Committee of the Red Cross …
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