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Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers
13-12-2024 The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria. “In the past 13 years, the ICRC has …
Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people?
As steps are underway to chart Syria’s future, it is crucial to prioritize the need of tens of thousands of families to know the fate and whereabouts of their missing loved ones. Since the start of …
Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh
15-12-2024 Cairo (ICRC) – The renowned International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Regional Arabic Course successfully concluded on Tuesday 9 December 2024 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, bringing together …
Information for people affected by the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank
We acknowledge that your current situation is incredibly dangerous and distressing for you and your loved ones. We are very sorry you are experiencing this. Please know that the International …
ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict
As we approach the end of 2024, we reflect on a horrifying number: 120. More than 120 armed conflicts rage across the globe today. While only a few capture global attention, millions of people …
ICRC Conference on Weapon-Wounded Care
SAVE THE DATE Conference on Weapon-Wounded Care Strengthening the continuum of care in armed conflict The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to invite you to a conference …
Romania ratifies the ICRC’s country status agreement
On 16 December, Romania officially notified the ICRC of the ratification of a country status agreement, signed in March 2024. The agreement establishes the ICRC’s legal status in Romania and sets out …
Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream
“When you do what you love, success follows. Our success comes from staying positive and determined. Instead of focusing on challenges, we look ahead,” said Alina Voskanyan, whose son went missing …
A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant
Imagine being forced to leave your country, your family, your wife, your children, your childhood memories and everything and everyone that you know and head towards the unknown, taking a risky leap …
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