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As the Arms Trade Treaty turns ten years old, restraints on international arms transfers remain an urgent humanitarian imperative
Sunday, 2 April, marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).| Article -
Trace the Face ends long wait for two Afghan families
Marzia (name changed), from Ghazni Province in the Malistan district of Afghanistan, was nine years old when her family tried to flee the country. "My mother tried to take my siblings and me across the Iranian border to Turkey.| Article -
Ukraine: Much-needed aid delivered to civilians near Bakhmut, but situation remains dire
We delivered much-needed humanitarian assistance to Kostiantynivka and Chasiv Yar, two locations close to Bakhmut, where the fighting has been particularly intense for several weeks. Another convoy reached Selydove, a locality close to the frontline.| Article -
The 21st International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities
QUESTIONSCritically analyse and discuss the challenges posed by the convergence of climate change, environmental degradation, and armed conflict, as well as the international humanitarian law rules, policies, and practical measures that could address| Article -
Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: Your questions answered about ICRC’s work
We report and debunk false and misleading information online about us and our work for people affected by the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.| Article -
Overview of the ICRC activities in Poland
As of March 2022, the ICRC stepped up its activities in Poland to help respond to the humanitarian and protection needs triggered by the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.| Article -
ICRC emphasizes humanitarian access and IHL at EHF 2023
The ICRC participated in the European Humanitarian Forum 2023, calling for better funding, humanitarian access and respect for IHL.| Article -
Somalia: Prisoners receive food for Ramadan
As Muslims around the world usher in the holy month of Ramadan, detainees in Somalia will also be able to join in the spirit of the occasion.| News release -
ICRC Delegation for Cyberspace and CERN to collaborate on research and development on neutral, impartial, independent, and secure technology for humanitarian action
The ICRC, through its Delegation for Cyberspace, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) today reinforced their cooperation related to research and development on neutral, impartial, independent, and secure technology for humanitari| Article -
Venezuela: Water is a precious resource for the communities we help
On World Water Day, it is important to remember that lack of access to water exacerbates, in various ways, the difficulties that people living in areas affected by armed violence already face.| Photo gallery