ICRC president concludes visit to Moscow
17-09-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric met with authorities of the Russian Federation to address urgent topics relating to the …
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Preserving our common humanity – 75 years of the Geneva Conventions
The rules of war took centre stage at an event in London marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. In an age of increasing conflict and humanitarian needs, last night’s event at the UK …
Afghanistan: Vocational training empowers people with disabilities and fosters social inclusion
At the seven physical rehabilitation centres run by the International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC in Afghanistan, vocational training for people with disabilities is not just about equipping …
Mogadishu University Emerges Victorious at the First-In-Person Somali IHL Competition
Mogadishu: In a historic moment for the Somali Legal Fraternity, Mogadishu University secures a spot at the All-Africa international humanitarian law Competition in November in Nairobi hosted by the …
In a polarized world, the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is a vital platform for principled humanitarian action
The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, to be held in Geneva from 28-31 October, presents a critical opportunity to focus on concrete humanitarian solutions for some of the …
Executive Summary: Evaluation of the Prevention and Influence work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima (Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru)
This is a short executive summary for the evaluation of the prevention and influence work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima. The evaluation aimed to understand the relevance and effectiveness …
Philippines: Our humanitarian impact from January to June 2024
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was established out of compassion and a deep commitment to protecting the people most affected by war. From families looking for missing loved …
Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and Launch of IHL Ambassadors Caucus Group
On September 16th, ICRC Delegation to African Union together with the Embassy of Switzerland organized a high-level event in Addis Ababa to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and the …
West Africa: Red Cross teams increase humanitarian assistance after floods hit conflict areas
20-09-2024 Dakar (ICRC) – Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in recent weeks as floods ravage several countries in West Africa. Torrential rains in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria …
South Africa: Facts and Figures 2023
The year 2023 was marked by an increase in armed conflicts, not only in Africa but also globally, frequently raising concerns about respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). The resurgence of …
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