ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war
The following remarks were delivered by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on 18 October 2025 in Rome, Italy, where she received the Golden Dove for Peace International Award on behalf of the …
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Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention
After five years of research and consultation, the ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention – the cornerstone of international humanitarian law protecting civilians in …
International Humanitarian Law Bibliography
The ICRC International Humanitarian Law Bibliography lists references to publications in English and French on international humanitarian law. The bibliography is based on books and other material in …
UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on the scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction
Chair, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the continued interest of the United Nations General Assembly in the principle of universal jurisdiction and takes note of the …
Haiti: making impossible choices in a health-care system on the verge of collapse
The intensification of armed clashes in Port-au-Prince has forced at least 70% of health-care facilities to close. Those that are still operational are seeing an influx of twice as many patients as …
ICRC president: Global IHL initiative testament to what is possible when states choose humanity over self-interest
The following speech was delivered by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric at the High-Level Launch Event on the Progress Report for the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to …
ICRC and Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and digital resilience for humanitarian action
At the occasion of the Cybersecurity Month and the Autumn Edition of the Cybersecurity Week Luxembourg Campaign, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)’s Global Cyber Hub and the …
Sudan: Civilians fleeing and remaining in Al Fasher must be spared from harm, get access to aid
27-10-2025 The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the humanitarian situation in and around the Sudanese city of Al Fasher. Geneva (ICRC) – For over two and a …
National Society Investment Alliance announces grants to 14 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies
Following a rigorous review process, the National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) has allocated approximately 3.1 million Swiss francs in 2025 to support the sustainable development of 14 Red …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC response to staged recovery of deceased in Gaza
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is aware of a video pertaining to the recovery of a deceased person in Gaza. At the request of Hamas, the ICRC accepted to be present in good faith …
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