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The ICRC has updated its procurement processes to align with common transparency requirements for the use of public funding and to comply with EU regulations. The link below contains publications …
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Addressing the humanitarian costs of organized crime
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL RECORDING This online event marks the launch of the International Review of the Red Cross (IRRC)'s newest edition, "Organized Crime", which features 16 articles that …
Sex, Age and Disability Data Disaggregation Framework
The Sex, Age and Disability Disaggregated Data Framework provides guidelines regarding sex, age and disability disaggregated data, to ensure uniform collection and use of these data for comprehensive …
Philippines: Forging new ways with the Philippine Red Cross
From February to March, we conducted learning sessions for 29 Philippine Red Cross (PRC) colleagues. The sessions aimed to enhance the cooperation between the ICRC and the PRC, as well as share …
Annual Report 2022
The Annual Report 2022 is an account of the activities conducted by the ICRC over the past year. These activities are part of the organization’s mandate to protect the lives and dignity of victims of …
Sudan : ICRC facilitates release of 125 detainees
29-06-2023 Geneva/Khartoum (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross on Wednesday facilitated the release of 125 soldiers of the Sudanese Armed Forces held by the Rapid Support Forces …
Chad: Red Cross surgical team treats first patients in eastern Chad as rising number of wounded arrive from Sudan
30-06-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – A surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has deployed to eastern Chad to treat an influx of gunshot wound victims seeking safety and medical …
Myanmar: Working with communities in Kachin to build sustainable livelihoods
Rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, Kachin, Myanmar’s northernmost state, is home to a number of ethnic groups, languages, cuisines and festivals. Beyond the beauty and diversity …
Bringing IHL Home through Domestic Law and Policy: Report
Fifth Universal Meeting of National Committees and Similar Entities on International Humanitarian Law The Fifth Universal Meeting of National Committees and Similar Entities on International …
World Peace Forum: IHL and principled humanitarian action creates conditions for peace in the Middle East
On July 2, 2023, in Beijing, China, Thierry Meyrat, the personal envoy of the ICRC president to China and head of the Regional Delegation for East Asia, delivers a speech at the panel on "The Middle …
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