Syria: 2023 in pictures
The ICRC’s President, Mirjana Spoljaric, visits Aleppo, just days after the devastating earthquake in February 2023. Aleppo/Sana Tarabishi/ICRC The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) responding to the …
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Kalidou Koulibaly: Senegal footballer signs up to defend the most vulnerable in armed conflicts
25-01-2024 Abidjan/Geneva (ICRC) – Captaining his country at the Africa Cup of Nations, the Senegalese international Kalidou Koulibaly has joined forces with the International Committee of the Red …
Protecting Civilians against Digital Threats ICRC’s Humanitarian Cyber Diplomacy in the “EU Bubble”
As digital technologies take center stage in contemporary armed conflicts, the Brussels Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) engages with key EU partners advocating for …
Guidelines on the use of the red cross emblem and the name and logo of the ICRC for fundraising purposes
This note gives replies to basic questions on the use of the emblem in the context of partnerships. 1. Introduction The red cross emblem – a red cross on a white ground – is a symbol of protection …
The protection of the civilian population during sieges: what the law says
The history of warfare is full of instances of sieges being used as a method of warfare. Some of them are notorious for their exceedingly high death tolls. Contemporary conflicts have again drawn the …
ICRC appoints Chief Financial Officer
05-02-2024 The Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross has appointed Marc Rivers to the position of Chief Financial Officer, commencing on 1 April 2024. Marc Rivers joins the ICRC …
Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following recent developments in the region
06-02-2024 The following is a short statement from Fabrizio Carboni, Near & Middle East regional director for the International Committee of the Red Cross, following the recent developments in the …
Evaluation of Innovation at the ICRC 2018-2023
This is a summary of the final report for the Evaluation of Innovation at the ICRC 2018-2023. It aimed to gauge the organizational changes brought about by the Innovation Facilitation Team's approach …
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from October 7th to January 31st 2024
Over 120 days since the onset of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, the violence –unprecedented in scale and nature– continues to exact an immense human toll …
South Sudan: New water supply system to provide Lainya communities with improved access to clean water
07-02-2024 Juba, South Sudan (ICRC) – On Wednesday, 7 February, a reconstructed solar-powered water supply system was inaugurated at Lainya Town, Central Equatoria State, by Honourable Latiyu Paul …
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