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Children, no matter their association, are entitled to rights and protections as children
As delivered by Senior Policy Adviser, Ms. Ann DeerThank you, Mr. Chair.This year, we mark the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.| Statement -
Ethiopia: ‘Reconciliation,’ cited in Nobel Peace Prize, is a life-saver for separated families
Addis Ababa (ICRC)—One of the heartbreaking byproducts of conflict is the sheer number of families that become separated and can no longer communicate with one another.That's why the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to see t| Article -
Counter-terrorism activities must respect protections afforded by international humanitarian law
As delivered by Mr. Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer to the United Nations and Legal Adviser, ICRC New YorkMr. Chair,Terrorism negates the fundamental principle of humanity.| Statement -
Syria: All zones should be safe for civilians
Geneva (ICRC) – Those taking part in the fighting in Syria are reminded that they are obliged by law to spare civilians and all others not taking part in the hostilities, including detainees and all those fleeing from the fighting."All zones should b| Article -
Mental health: Just as important as physical health.
War and violence destroy communities and countries all over the world, and have a devastating impact on the mental health of millions of people.| Article -
The devastation caused by conflict is not always visible #HiddenScars
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Syria: Life-saving humanitarian work must be facilitated in north-east
Geneva (ICRC) – After eight years of conflict, 11.7 million people across Syria require humanitarian aid.| News release -
Mental health needs can no longer be an after-thought in crisis
When traumas are invisible, they can be easily overlooked or deprioritized. Yet war and disaster have a devastating impact on the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of millions.| Article -
73% of millennials in 15 countries say mental health is as important as water, food, shelter
Geneva (ICRC) – Nearly three in four millennials – 73 per cent – surveyed across 15 countries said that mental health needs are as important as water, food and shelter for victims of wars and armed violence.The data, taken from an Ipsos survey commis| News release -
Cambodia: How a new roof may help wheelchair basketballers’ journey to Tokyo
It's been four years since eight female wheelchair basketball players from Cambodia travelled to Kuala Lumpur for an exhibition match against the Malaysian Wheelchair Basketball Federation, as part of the ASEAN Disability Forum 2015.The trip, which m| Photo gallery -
Photo expo: International organizations collaborate to mark World Humanitarian Day
The Seoul mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in association with other international organizations and the Korean International Cooperation Agency marked World Humanitarian Day by kicking off a photo exhibition and panel d| Article