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Ethiopia: A renewed interest in international humanitarian law
The ICRC in Ethiopia promotes the law through education, training and moot court competitions.| Photo gallery -
Marawi conflict: Two years on, over 100,000 still have no homes to return to
Manila (ICRC) – The deep scars left by the 2017 conflict in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur in southern Philippines, continue to haunt over 100,000 people who still do not have a home to return to.| Article -
Philippines: ICRC and UP Law Center work together to relaunch the Asia Pacific Journal on IHL
On 8 May 2019, the ICRC with the University of the Philippines (UP) co-hosted in Manila the first meeting of the Board of Experts for the "new and improved" Asia-Pacific Journal on International Humanitarian Law (APJIHL).Nine IHL experts from univers| Article -
Requests for information about people held during Spanish Civil War or the Second World War: Quarterly limit reached
Regarding a request for information about someone held as a prisoner of war or civilian internee during the Spanish Civil War or the Second World War.The maximum number of requests that our staff can deal with has been reached.| Article -
Requests for information about people held during the Spanish Civil War or the Second World War
Regarding a request for information about someone held as a prisoner of war or civilian internee during the Spanish Civil War or the Second World War.In accordance with the ICRC's regulations on access to its archives, the Agency Archives may have in| Article -
Stories and objects from Yemen bring crisis to life in Manchester
A new exhibition on Yemen has opened in Manchester showcasing objects and items from the war-torn country.'Yemen: Inside a crisis' seeks to explore how conflict has impacted the lives of Yemenis through 50 objects and photographs.| Article -
Sudan: A historic return to Raja!
Several years ago, young children were mesmerized by the appearance of a four-wheel drive vehicle that sped into their community with a group of armed men.| Article -
Philippines: Tireless doctor treats without any breaks or bias
Dr Dimarin Dimatingcal is 63 and retirement is not a thought crossing his mind. There are also no off days or weekends in his books.| Article -
Operational update on Cyclone Kenneth: Reaching communities cut off from aid
As days of rain, flood-waters and high winds from Cyclone Kenneth recede, the catastrophic destruction left behind is becoming clearer.| News release -
Driving a worldwide effort to better tackle the issue of missing people
The international workshop "Clarifying the Fate and Whereabouts of Missing Migrants: Exchanging Information along Migratory Routes" will take place on 15 and 16 May 2019 in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, organized by the International Committee of the| Article -
Chronicling the Yemen conflict: 6 photographers tell their stories
In Yemen, the fighting, which enters its fifth year, has not only led to death, destruction and disease, it has disrupted every aspect of the daily lives of the struggling peoples.| Article -
Wheelchair basketball to support Social inclusion in Syria
In Syria, thousands of people live with disabilities. Getting assistance can be difficult due to the prolonged conflict and lack of access to health services. Sports can help rebuild confidence and strength.By May Saad, ICRC Syria| Photo gallery -
Pakistan: Course on trauma care leads to improved emergency treatment
Being the biggest and main referral centre in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, receives a myriad of patients requiring trauma care every day.| Article -
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Working with police to strengthen emergency response
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has witnessed a gradual spurt in violent incidents over the past decade. Being the first responders on ground, the police often find themselves providing first aid and emergency care to those injured in such violence.| Article -
First funding announcement from the National Society Investment Alliance
The National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) today announced the results of its first round of funding, with accelerator investments awarded to the Red Cross Societies of Lebanon and Ukraine, and bridge funding awards made to a further eight Natio| Article -
The contribution of humanitarian action to peace
The connection of humanitarian action to broader objectives like peace, development and human rights is understandably complex, but it is also an area in which some fresh thinking is important.| Statement