We are heartbroken by the deaths of two of our dear colleagues, Ibrahim Eid and Ahmad Abu Hilal , who were killed in a strike on their homes in Khan Younis on 24 May 2025. Ibrahim worked as a Weapon …
Juba (ICRC) – In less than three months, the medical teams of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have conducted more than 1,000 surgeries on weapon-wounded patients arriving in Akobo …
During 2024, the humanitarian needs of people across Syria continued to increase in scale, scope, and complexity. Despite some challenges related to humanitarian access during the year, the ICRC and …
The use of explosive weapons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is putting people in danger once more. Several provinces are affected, particularly North Kivu, and many areas remain …
Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, United Nations Security Council Arria Formula Meeting Protecting Water in Armed Conflict – Protecting …
The ICRC Partnering Framework highlights key organization-wide principles for partnering with the ICRC and aligns the guidance for all aspects of developing and managing partnerships, including risk …
29-05-2025 (ICRC / IOM) Cairo, 29 May 2025- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed on Wednesday an agreement that will help …
29-05-2025 Gaza (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) urgently calls for the respect and protection of civilians, including the wounded and sick, in Gaza. Yesterday morning, …
On 29 May, the Romanian Red Cross (RoRC), in partnership with the "Carol I" National Defense University and the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Police Academy, organized a high-level IHL conference in the …
Speech of Boris Kelecevic, Deputy Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation for East Asia, at the Global Forum on International Mediation, Hong Kong, China, May 30, 2025. Distinguished guests, ladies and …
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