El Salvador: Humanitarian Report 2024
In adherence to our fundamental principles, we continued working in 2023 to protect the lives and dignity of individuals deprived of liberty, families of missing persons, people in mobility, and …
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ICRC president: "We are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts"
"Today, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen, we are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts" says ICRC president …
ICRC Position on Climate Change, Armed Conflict and Other Situations of Violence
The negative effects of climate change are being felt and will continue to be felt in some of the most extreme ways by people and communities in places affected by armed conflict and other situations …
The inspiring journey of Chawan: From disability to inclusion
On this Women’s Day, we bring to you the story of Chawan Muhammed, a 33-year-old from Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. She serves as an inspiration to her peers as she continues to support her …
Keeping the Dreams Alive: Supporting Children in Northeast Nigeria
When someone goes missing due to conflict, the children they leave behind can feel that loss more than most. In response, we ran a program for children in Maiduguri to make sure their needs would not …
Safeguarding Essential Services: Addressing Indirect Effects of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
When explosive weapons are used in populated areas, the direct impact of such weapons' blast and fragmentation is immediate: civilian casualties, injuries, and damage to buildings. Yet, there are …
ICRC Water and Habitat training courses for engineers and technical staff
These courses will train engineers and technical staff to plan, implement and monitor technical programmes related to Water, Sanitation and Energy, and will help them better understand the …
Haiti: Influx of wounded patients exacerbates needs in hospitals
Port-au-Prince (ICRC) – A sharp increase in the number of wounded people has put enormous pressure on the few functioning hospitals in Haiti`s capital, Port-au-Prince, as they run dangerously low on …
War in Cities: Persons with disabilities and the role of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
When war breaks out in cities, the complexity and interconnectedness of the urban environment poses many problems for civilians. For persons with disabilities, the impact can be even worse and …
Mexico and Central America: The ICRC calls on states to step up and coordinate efforts to protect people affected by armed violence
18-04-2024 The high human cost of violence in Mexico and Central American countries is an issue that can only be addressed through sustained and coordinated cross-border action by states, according …
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