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Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
The year 2024 marked the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the four Geneva Conventions. The Geneva Conventions, as the main part of international humanitarian law, are set of laws that try to …
Philippines: Statement on the release of 17 Filipino seafarers onboard Galaxy Leader vessel held in Yemen
24-01-2025 Manila (ICRC) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is aware of reports that the Philippine government has confirmed the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers who were held …
Israel and the occupied territories: Addressing misconceptions and false information
With the escalation of violence in Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza and West Bank, including East Jerusalem, there has been a proliferation of dehumanizing language and of false …
Yemen: 153 detainees released with the support of the ICRC
25-01-2025 Geneva/Sanaa (ICRC) –Today 153 conflict-related detainees were released in Sana’a. This unilateral release was supported by an ICRC team, following a request from the National Committee …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC completes second phase of release operations, reuniting more families
25-01-2025 Jerusalem (ICRC) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the second phase of release operations, reuniting more families as part of the agreement reached by the …
Commemorating 20 Years of Humanitarian Forensic Action
This report reflects on the past, documents the evolution of forensic activities, pays tribute to the remarkable individuals who have been part of this journey, and affirms our collective …
Auschwitz Liberation Commemoration
27-01-2025 Today we honour the memory of the millions who suffered and perished during one of humanity’s darkest chapters. On the 80th commemoration of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration …
Sudan: Attacks on critical civilian infrastructure surge amid escalating fighting
27-01-2025 Port Sudan (ICRC) — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply alarmed by the recent surge in attacks on critical civilian infrastructure in Sudan. Attacks on power …
Every human life deserves safety and dignity: A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority
The following remarks were delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on 28 January 2025 at a signature event convened by the president of the …
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