Myanmar: One priceless phone call keeps hope alive
Daw Be Be* knows how precious a single phone call with a loved one can be. Living on the outskirts of Sittwe Town in Rakhine State, Myanmar, where transport and communication networks have been …
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African Union, ICRC Roundtable Seeks Innovative Tech Solutions for Landmine Clearance in Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), hosted a roundtable discussion on the ongoing challenges posed by landmines and Explosive …
ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC
On May 8, 2024, the Red Cross Society of China celebrated its 120th anniversary at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Pierre Krähenbühl, the new Director-General of the International …
Budapest: Remembering the ICRC Delegate who saved Jewish children during WWII
On 8 May, the ICRC took part in the inauguration ceremony of a commemoration park that Budapest city authorities dedicated to three people credited with saving thousands of Jewish lives during the …
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024: Keeping humanity alive!
Joint message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day from the Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). BAGHDAD, May 8, 2024 – In a world inundated …
Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign
On 8 May, Polish Red Cross (PRC) launched its Emblem campaign, supported by the ICRC. Through this campaign, PRC wants to sensitize Polish public opinion about the need to safeguard the Red Cross …
Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024
On 8 May, we commemorate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, and celebrate local to global humanitarian action. It is a day when we honour the legacy of Henry Dunant, the pioneering volunteer who …
Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and negotiations
07-05-2024 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned in February that a significant Israeli military operation in Rafah would pose a disastrous risk to the civilian …
Evaluation report: Community Contact Centers
This is an executive summary of the Evaluation of the Community Contact Centers (CCCs). The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the CCCs as part of the ICRC's architecture for AAP in order to …
Healing hidden wounds: Surviving armed violence in Burkina Faso
Post-traumatic stress, insomnia, becoming withdrawn and irritable … For people who have witnessed violence, there are the hidden wounds that have a serious impact on their lives – and civilians in …
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