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"Behind the Masks": Photobook on the challenges that essential workers face in the pandemic
These people are the focus of the book Behind the Masks, a story about the challenges that essential workers face in these difficult times.| Article -
Empress Shôken Fund 100th Distribution Announcement
The FundThe Empress Shôken Fund is named after Her Majesty the Empress of Japan, who proposed – at the 9th International Conference of the Red Cross – the creation of an international fund to promote relief work in peacetime.It is administered by the| Article -
Post-harvest monitoring report - high risk of food insecurity
In 2020, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) supported 63,333 households (approx.| Report -
The Potential Human Cost of the Use of Weapons in Outer Space and the Protection Afforded by International Humanitarian Law
In this position paper, the ICRC presents its views on the use of weapons in outer space and the protection afforded by the international humanitarian law.| Report -
Indonesia: Overview of 2020 activities
2020 was a challenging year that forced everyone to change and adapt, including the ICRC Regional Delegation for Indonesia and Timor-Leste.| Article -
The international community must redouble its efforts to address the challenges facing mine action
Statement of the ICRC to the UNSC about mine action and sustaining peace: Stronger partnerships for better delivery.| Statement -
Oman: Online workshop on humanitarian frontline negotiation
Oman 6-8 April 2021, Online Peer Workshop on Humanitarian Negotiation: the first gathering humanitarian actors of the GCC countries around the thematic of Humanitarian Negotiations.| News release -
Displaced by an attack in north-east Nigeria, now a woman leader
On a typical day, 35-year-old, Jummai Mohammed starts her day by performing early prayers then proceeds to get her children ready for school.| Article -
DigitHarium Month #3: Information disorders, conflicts and shifting online landscapes
For the third DigitHarium month of 2021, we turned our head to an issue that has become more and more topical for humanitarian action: the impact of online misinformation, disinformation and hate speech (MDH) on conflict trajectories.| Article -
Guidance Notes on National Mechanisms for Missing Persons
The ICRC Missing Persons Project, launched in 2018, is currently developing practical guidance related to the creation of national mechanisms for persons missing in relation to armed conflicts and other situations of violence.| Article -
ICRC Activities in Iraq: Annual Report 2020
The ICRC in 2020 dedicated much of its work and efforts to help prevent or slow down the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate other risks arising from it.| Report -
Ethiopia: Humanitarian needs continue to grow, as more people flee their homes
Almost five months, since violence flared up in Tigray region of Ethiopia, people continue to flee their homes and humanitarian needs increase.| Photo gallery -
ICRC/Geneva Academy student essay competition: Avoiding Civilian Harm during Military Cyber Operations
Showcase your ideas on the protection of civilians against the dangers posed by military cyber operations by entering our essay competition.| Article -
International Humanitarian Law Bibliography
The ICRC International Humanitarian Law Bibliography lists references to English and French publications on international humanitarian law.| Article -
ICRC Calls for Durable Solution to Weapons Contamination in Syria
In cities and rural areas across Syria, numerous accidents are reported daily, resulting in deaths and injuries among civilians going about their lives.| Statement -
Working together to make Gaza safer
Clearing the Gaza Strip of these dangers will take many years, possibly decades.| Article -
The escalation of the conflict in Cabo Delgado affects thousands of civilians
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is worried by the recent surge of violence in Palma, Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique.| News release -
14th UN Crime Congress: ICRC calls for greater focus on health, dignity of detainees
Delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which visits correctional facilities – including detention centres mainly in conflict areas as part of its activities – spoke at seven ancillary meetings of the congress for six straig| Article