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Protecting health care: Experts share best practices during regional meet
The Health Care in Danger (HCiD) unit of the International Committee of the Red Cross and two leading medical universities of Pakistan, Khyber Medical University and Jinnah Sindh Medical University, jointly organized the 2nd Asia-Pacific Regional Hea| Article -
Gaza: survey shows heavy toll of chronic power shortages on exhausted families
A new study by the ICRC in Gaza shows that 80% of Gaza’s population live much of their lives in the dark, with only 10-12 hours of electricity per day.| News release -
Ensuring the continuity and resumption of education in crisis situations
A recap of a webinar to ensure the continuity and resumption of education in crisis situations was co-organized by ASEAN Foundation, ASEAN-IPR and the ICRC.| Article -
Somalia: Climatic shocks displace old pastoral way of life
The writing has been on the wall for some time now as more Somali herders are forced to abandon their traditional lifestyle due to harsh climatic conditions.| Photo gallery -
Strengthened control of ammunition should be a priority for States
Statement by the ICRC to the Seventh Biennial Meeting of States to consider the implementation of the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.| Statement -
Marawi: Boosting livelihood opportunities for families of missing persons
In 2017, thousands of people were displaced by a five-month armed conflict in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, southern Philippines.| Article -
IHL summer sessions: A decade of unwavering commitment
The 10th International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Summer Session was organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in collaboration with the International Academy of the Red Cross and Red Crescent at the picturesque Tiancizhuang Campus| Article -
ICRC statement on latest developments in Myanmar — 24 July 2021
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is closely following information that has been released recently, on the current situation at various prisons in Myanmar.| Statement