ICRC Business Continuity Statement
The Business Continuity Statement provides an overview of our approach to business continuity, supplying information to the communities we serve, donors and other key parties on our ability to adapt …
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Management of the Dead from the Perspectives of Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law
This legal factsheet discusses a number of contemporary issues and challenges pertinent to the management of the dead in contemporary armed conflicts and other situations of violence from the …
ICRC President: "Taking part in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law is taking a stand against wars without rules"
The following remarks were delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on 29 April 2025 at a meeting on the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law …
Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse
02-05-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The humanitarian response in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse. Six weeks of intense hostilities, combined with a complete blockage of aid for two months, have left …
The 23rd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities
Building a Culture of Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Challenges and Prospects The 21st Century has seen an increase in good practices in promotion of IHL. The reality, though, is …
Movement Cooperation Specialist
Operational Cooperation 17F NEX Tower 6786 Ayala Avenue, 1229 Makati City Open-ended Cooperation with national societies The Movement Cooperation Specialist (Operational Cooperation) contributes to …
ICRC Archives Acquisition Policy
The Archives Acquisition policy explains the role and responsibility of ICRC archives in documenting the history of the organization. The policy defines the scope of ICRC’s archival collections and …
Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024
2024 marks the Golden Jubilee of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nairobi Regional Delegation. This significant milestone provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our first …
ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda
06-05-2025 Kigali (ICRC)–The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, concluded her first official visit to Rwanda on Tuesday. During her visit, President …
Not just a sad story: Asmar’s journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan
At 22, Asmar* speaks with the wisdom and calm of someone who has lived through far more than her years might suggest. Her journey – one of displacement, separation, survival and recovery – is a …
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