Sudan: ICRC set to resume its humanitarian work
Khartoum/Geneva (ICRC) – The Sudanese authorities have lifted the suspension of activities of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), even while discussions on practical arrangements to …
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Ensuring the use of drones in accordance with international law
27th session, Human Rights Council Statement at the Human Rights Council on 22 September 2014 Panel discussion on "Ensuring use of remotely piloted aircraft or armed drones in counterterrorism and …
Interactive dialogue with special rapporteur
27th session, Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Promotion of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence The International Committee of the …
China: Military chiefs from around the world seeking greater respect for law of war
21-09-2014 Senior military officers from 57 countries will participate in the Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) 2014, to be held in Xi'an, China, from 22 …
Ukraine: ICRC steps up aid amid fragile ceasefire
The 5 September ceasefire agreement has brought some respite to people affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Amid hopes that this will lead to a permanent cessation of hostilities, the ICRC is …
Gaza: Red Cross Red Crescent calls for prompt action and sustainable solutions to address urgent needs
Joint statement, Geneva/Gaza. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is calling for an urgent response to the pressing humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip. During a three-day meeting …
Syria: Expanding our humanitarian action
The ICRC is working closely with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent to distribute food and other aid across Syria. We do so strictly on the basis of need, regardless of the political, ethnic or religious …
Senior military officers to discuss greater respect for law of war
Senior military officers from 57 countries will meet in Xi’an, China next week for a workshop on the international rules governing military operations, jointly hosted by the ICRC and the People's …
Debate on "Health care and violence: the need for effective protection" at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly
Attacks on health-care providers and their patients are frequent in modern conflict despite being expressly forbidden under the Geneva Conventions of 1949. States play a key role in addressing the …
Reconstructing Gaza in a crisis situation: Challenges and needs
"After more than 50 days of conflict, there are lots of challenges ahead", explains Christian Cardon, who heads our office in Gaza. People still don't have access to basic essential services: water, …
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