What's new
Latest news, updates and multimedia on ICRC.org
-
Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, ECOSOC HAS General Debate
Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, ECOSOC HAS General Debate, 2018.| Statement -
Third United Nations conference to review progress made in the implementation of the programme of action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects
Third United Nations conference to review progress made in the implementation of the programme of action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, ICRC Statement, 2018| Statement -
Photojournalism: Véronique de Viguerie wins ICRC’s 2018 Humanitarian Visa d’Or for Yemen report
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) awarded the Humanitarian Visa d'Or yesterday to French photojournalist Véronique De Viguerie for her report on the impact of the conflict in Yemen on its people.| News release -
World’s first International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics launched in India
The world’s first International Centre for Humanitarian Forensics (ICHF) was launched on 20 June 2018 in Gujarat, India by the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU) in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regio| Article -
Brunei: Senior military officers enhance practical knowledge of IHL
As an integral part of its operations worldwide, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) maintains a constructive dialogue with the armed and security forces.| Article -
Young Humanitarian Writers Competition 2018 launched
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and The National Press Club Malaysia (NPC) today announced the fourth edition of the Young Humanitarian Writers Competition in cooperation with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS).“We have bee| Article -
Ukraine: Conflict-affected children had a ball with football star Gaizka Mendieta
On 26 May 2018, Kyiv hosted the UEFA Champions League Final. The day held special significance for ten children from the Donbas.| Video -
Marawi: Livelihood support reaches 5,000 displaced people
Manila (ICRC) – Displaced for more than a year since the start of the five-month conflict in Marawi City, many families in south-eastern parts of Lanao del Sur province continue to struggle due to lack of food and other necessities.| News release -
ICRC-IOM joint tender for solar lamps
The ICRC and IOM are performing an open joint procurement tender concerning frame agreement for solar lamps, valid for 2 years.Bidders who are interested will find below attached the tender documents with specifications.Bidders who are interested and| Article -
Counterterrorism, IHL and Humanitarian Action
The Advanced IHL Learning Series are addressed to lecturers and trainers who wish to be abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas.| Article -
ICRC: Study shows more the conflicts, greater the danger for people
The number of non-international armed conflicts more than doubled from the beginning of the century, according to data from the ICRC.| News release -
Nigeria: Lecturers discuss research and study of international humanitarian law
A three-day workshop on international humanitarian law (IHL), gathering close to 70 lecturers, was inaugurated in Abuja today.| News release -
Access to education: Strategy
Education supports children and communities to live their lives in dignity and achieve their potential.For the ICRC, consolidating and enhancing its response to education needs in armed conflict and other situations of violence is a priority.It consi| Article -
Access to education: Overview
Education gives children and young people the skills to make reasoned choices in life, to build their resilience and to develop coping mechanisms. Education protects and sustains lives and livelihoods.| Article -
Framework for access to education
The purpose of this document is to outline how and to what extent the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will engage in operations and policy in education.| Article -
Professional standards for protection work
The Professional Standards for Protection Work (third edition) (also available in an abridged version) constitute a set of minimum but essential standards aimed at ensuring that protection work carried out by human rights and humanitarian actors in a| Article