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Actions must speak louder than words: 5 asks to achieve equity in vaccine delivery
A people's vaccine should protect the affluent and the poor, the elderly as well as the young, forcibly displaced persons, migrants regardless of their immigration status, and other often neglected populations, both in urban areas and in rural commun| Statement -
How the ICRC supports children
Armed conflict and other situations of violence deprive children of the essentials – food, clean water, health care, shelter – and the chance to play and grow up at their own pace.
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Bangladesh: 12th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2021 — National Rounds
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to invite students from the universities of Bangladesh to register for the 12th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition, Bangladesh National Rounds (2021).| Article -
When conflict and climate change collide – ICRC warning ahead of COP26
Bamako/Geneva (ICRC) – Climate change is everywhere, but in Mali, a country battered by nearly a decade of conflict, it is pushing families to the brink.Hawa Dicko told me in a dusty, sprawling displacement camp how she lost her home twice – first be| News release -
ICRC President Peter Maurer: Education for front-line communities must be a priority
On the occasion of the 4th International Conference on the Safe Schools Declaration, which took place from 25 to 27 October 2021 in Abuja, Nigeria, ICRC President Peter Maurer delivered the following pre-recorded message in the closing segment.| Statement -
Nigeria: Involving men in sexual and reproductive health programmes
In Nigeria there are at least 800 women dying in every 100,000 live births. The situation is worse in the conflict-affected North East region where, according to the World Health Organization, over 1,500 women die per every 100,000 live birth.| Article -
Ethiopia: ICRC President calls for humanity as fighting intensifies
Addis Ababa/Geneva (ICRC) – The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, called on parties to the conflict to show humanity as fighting intensifies in northern Ethiopia, deepening the suffering of families who h| Statement -
Pakistan: Indus College of Law wins moot court competition
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized the national rounds of the Henry Dunant Moot Court Competition on international humanitarian law (IHL) from 21 to 23 September 2021.Named after Henry Dunant, the founder of the ICRC and th| Article -
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC condemns violent behaviour against its staff in the West Bank
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) condemns today's violent behaviour against our staff in the West Bank.ICRC staff were attacked with pepper spray by Israeli settlers during a joint field visit with Palestinian farmers and IDF offic| Statement -
Climate Change Hits Gaza’s Green Gold
For Palestinians, the olive harvest is not only an agricultural season but rather a tradition that their ancestors have kept for decades. During the olive harvest season, Palestinian families gather in the groves and pick olives together.| Article -
Malaysia: Course explores humanitarian law and counterterrorism in 21st century
The Centre for Military and International Humanitarian Law (CoMIHL) at the National Defence University of Malaysia and the ICRC jointly organised a course on "International Humanitarian Law on Terrorism and Counterterrorism" in August.| Article -
Putting mental health at the forefront in Lanao del Sur
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and yet there is a huge gap in many places when it comes to awareness, understanding and capacity to respond to the oft-unseen issues linked to it.“In many cultures including ours, mental health| Article -
High risk of malnutrition in conflict zones as food prices soar
A statement from Dominik Stillhart, director of operations for the ICRC, on the severe hunger needs in many of the countries the ICRC works in.| News release -
Media Advisory
(Addis Ababa - Geneva) - The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, arrived in Addis Ababa today to take stock of the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia.In the course of his three-day visit, Peter Maurer will| Article -
COP26 – Three calls to strengthen climate action in conflict zones
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia receives the remains of a missing Saudi national found in Iraq
After 30 years of painful uncertainty, the family of the missing Saudi national now has clarity on the fate of their loved one. Throughout this time, the KSA authorities have maintained the case on their missing persons list.| News release -
The National Society Investment Alliance: Funding Announcement – 2021
The National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) announced the National Societies to receive investment from the fund in 2021.| Article -
Statement on behalf of the 160 signatories to the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations to the 26th UNFCCC COP
"Today's climate and environmental crises threaten the survival of humanity. All dimensions of our lives are affected, from our physical and mental health to our food, water and economic security.| Statement -
Pakistan: Police and armed forces find common ground during IHL training
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the National Police Academy, Islamabad, organized a pilot course entitled "Armed Conflict, Other Situations of Violence and International Law for Practitioners" from 14–16 July.| Article -
Mental health matters: Progress report on mental health and psychosocial support activities within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
In a new report, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement highlights the progress it has made in making mental health and psychosocial support a priority.Today, the Movement provides mental health and psychosocial support in most countri| Article