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Update of customary IHL database – November 2020
In November 2020, we updated the customary IHL database to include additional practice from Djibouti.| Article -
Afghanistan: Even at a crossroads for peace, more people are wounded in war
On the occasion of the 2020 Afghanistan Conference held in Geneva 23-24 November, Peter Maurer shared some thoughts.| News release -
Ethiopia: ICRC stands ready to act as neutral intermediary release of people detained in relation to the fighting in Tigray
However, the ICRC stands ready, in its role as neutral intermediary, to facilitate the release and return of people detained in relation to the fighting and other humanitarian operations in Tigray for all sides.As a neutral intermediary, the ICRC is| News release -
Detention in Asia and the Pacific
On 26 October 2020, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Sanata Dharma University (SDU) and its Jesuit network in Asia addressed the issue of detention in Asia and the Pacific as the first session of a new webinar series on "Humanitarian| Article -
Contacting the ICRC archives
*** As the coronavirus pandemic strikes again, we regret to inform you that the archive reading room has been closed until further notice. Some delay might also be expected for the processing of requests to the services below.| Article -
Nigeria: First physical rehabilitation centre opens in Maiduguri
The centre, which will be run by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is projected to serve more than 2,000 people in need of prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, crutches and mobility devices by 2022."We have seen through our other physica| News release -
Helping the physically disabled in Afghanistan: a lifetime’s work
Head of ICRC’s orthopaedic programme Alberto Cairo discusses his life's work to enable people with disabilities in physical rehabilitation programmes in Afghanistan.| Article -
Operational update on escalating fighting in Tigray and northern Ethiopia
In just two weeks, escalating fighting in Tigray and northern Ethiopia has triggered immense suffering and risks spiralling into a wider humanitarian crisis.| News release -
COVID-19: ICRC expanding its assistance to Papua
Jakarta (ICRC) – The spread of COVID-19 is yet to show any signs of slowing down and its threat to prisons including in Papua remains a challenge.| Article -
Myanmar: Community-based production of reusable fabric masks to help mitigate risks of COVID-19
COVID-19 presented an additional challenge for many displaced families living across Myanmar.| Article -
High level humanitarian dialogue with the Russian Federation
Statement following the meeting between Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov and ICRC President Peter MaurerMoscow (ICRC) – On November 17, 2020, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Sergey Lavrov met with the International Committee o| Statement -
VACANCY: Forensic Specialist
The ICRC Regional Delegation in Pretoria is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy of a Forensic Specialist.| Article -
VACANCY: Missing Migrants Program Manager
The ICRC Regional Delegation in Pretoria is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy of: Missing Migrants Program Manager.| Article -
ICRC humanitarian response in South Sudan: January to September 2020
Throughout the first three quarters of 2020, despite the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), together with the South Sudan Red Cross Society (SSRCS), remained active and committed to reach| Article -
Palestinian influencers join Red Cross/Red Crescent efforts to fight COVID-19 misinformation
“From this moment you will be my companion,” sings Hitham Khalayleh, an Arab idol.| Article