Gaza: A year of loss and pain
Since the escalation of hostilities over the past year, the challenges facing the people of Gaza have drastically increased. Prior to October of last year, Gazans were already living with challenges …
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Israel: A year of loss and pain
As we approach a year from the attacks of 7 October 2023, the deep impacts of that day still reverberate across Israel. Anguished families wait for release of those held hostage , or at least of news …
A year of loss and pain: ICRC appeals for human dignity and urgent action to ease suffering
06-10-2024 As we approach one year from the attacks of 7 October 2023, and the widespread escalation of hostilities that followed, people in the region continue to endure an unbearable toll of pain, …
Statement of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on Lebanon: “Health-care workers and facilities must be respected and protected”
Beirut, 6 October 2024 - Following the recent escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement reiterates that civilians, the wounded, health-care workers …
Keeping the Lights On and the Taps Running: Protecting and Facilitating Safer Access for Essential Service Providers in Armed Conflict
In this report, the Norwegian Red Cross and ICRC examine the crucial role of the personnel who operate, maintain, and repair electricity, water and sanitation infrastructure during armed conflict in …
Keeping the Lights On and the Taps Running: Protecting and Facilitating Safer Access for Essential Service Providers in Armed Conflict – Executive Summary
In this report, the Norwegian Red Cross and ICRC examine the crucial role of the personnel who operate, maintain, and repair electricity, water and sanitation infrastructure during armed conflict in …
ICRC Activities in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Annual Review 2023
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has an exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflict and other violence, often working …
Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip: Facts & Figures October 2024
The first confirmed case of polio in 25 years, as well as reports of other suspected cases emerging in Gaza, raises grave concerns about the public health impact of this prolonged armed conflict. …
SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices
The 17th meeting of Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) is taking place from October 7-11, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The International Committee of the Red …
International Humanitarian Law Conference in Dublin
As part of ongoing efforts by the ICRC’s regional delegation to the UK & Ireland to promote the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, a small team participated in this year’s Irish Red Cross …
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