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About the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
The world’s largest humanitarian network. About the Movement The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian network of 80 million members and volunteers that helps …
How you can support us
We are a sign of hope to those whose lives have been shattered by war. Please support our work today. I want to make a difference We live in a war-torn world, where millions of people have had their …
ICRC president arrives in Israel
14-12-2023 Geneva (ICRC) - Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss humanitarian needs and access to people …
We call on States to stop turning a blind eye to the participation of civilian hackers in armed conflict
Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), delivered by Véronique Christory, Senior Arms Adviser, at the Open-Ended Working Group on Information and Communication Technology in …
ICRC President arrives in the West Bank
15-12-2023 Geneva (ICRC) - Mirjana Spoljaric, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), arrived in the West Bank on Friday amid fears of a deepening escalation resulting …
The international community must restore a vision of disarmament and arms control
A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivered by Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on …
The Resolve Platform – User Guide for First Responders: Volume 6
This guide provides an overview of the First Response functionality in the Resolve Platform. It is intended to help users with First Responder roles navigate the platform and enter data relating to …
ICRC trains future EU diplomats building stronger support for IHL
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently participated in training 22 diplomats from different countries of the European Union (EU). This initiative was inscribed in the second …
Ukraine: Finding creative paths to learning amid armed conflict
Rows of school desks. Backpacks crammed with textbooks, sweets and toys. Noisy corridors ringing with children’s laughter. Chatting between friends about favourite lessons. Morning greetings from …
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