ICRC in South Sudan
The ICRC’s primary objective is to limit and prevent violations of IHL as well as IHRL, strengthen accountability for violations and alleviate human suffering in armed conflict and other situations …
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Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year
14-04-2025 The following news comment is attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on two years of armed conflict in Sudan. President Spoljaric will speak at the High-Level Ministerial Meeting …
The ICRC Logo: Do and Don'ts Posters
The logo is the ICRC’s strongest visual symbol. It ensures instant recognition and embodies what the organization stands for. It is used for indicative purposes in order to avoid any confu¬sion with …
Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of …
Access beyond front lines: How neutrality in conflict helps us reach those who need us most
As a humanitarian organization, our job at the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) is to help people affected by conflict, regardless of who they are. We carry out this work in some of …
Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024
In 2024, the humanitarian landscape continued to be shaped by crises, including armed conflicts and violence, affecting some of the most vulnerable populations. East-Africa was no exception. Despite …
Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024
Promoting knowledge and respect of international humanitarian law (IHL) is at the core of ICRC’s humanitarian work, and the focus for its activities in Uganda. In 2024, we have continued to engage …
Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the opportunity to submit its views for consideration by the United Nations secretary-general, in accordance with resolution 79/239 on …
Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare
As a means of demonstrating the relevance and applicability of international humanitarian law (IHL) to stakeholders on the African continent, as well as to stimulate reflection and enliven debate …
ICRC outraged as premises in Gaza struck and damaged by explosive
17-04-2025 The ICRC is outraged that on 16 April an ICRC premises in Gaza was struck and damaged by an explosive. This is the second such incident in three weeks; another premises in the area was …
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