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Majority of millennials see catastrophic war as real possibility, and believe there should be limits
Millennials see catastrophic war as a real likelihood in their lifetime. In fact, most millennials surveyed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) believe it is more likely than not that a nuclear attack will occur in the next decade.| News release -
Millennials think World War Three is likely in their lifetime
Almost half of all millennials think it's more likely than not there will be a third world war in their lifetime, a new Red Cross survey finds.That's the result of a global survey of 16,000 millennials on their attitudes to war, conducted by the Inte| News release -
Traditional birth attendants in north-east Nigeria: “Without them, we would be doomed!”
Story by Nadera Zohra BouazzaFamata Hassan has a tragic relationship with childbirth. Her daughter was pregnant when she was forced to flee the conflict in north-east Nigeria.| Article -
Youth volunteers turn communicators for #RedCross #RedCrescent
Thirty-four youth volunteers from different branches of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) gathered for a two-day intensive training workshop to enhance their knowledge and skills on communication and international humanitarian law (IHL).| Article -
Invitation to bid for joint ICRC-IOM tender for Multi-purpose 45m2 Polycotton tents
The ICRC and IOM are performing an open procurement tender concerning frame agreement for Multi-purpose 45m2 polycotton tents, valid for 3 years.Bidders who are interested will find below attached the tender documents with specifications.Bidders who| Article -
Ethiopia-Somalia: Climate change and violence trap millions in near-constant crisis
Addis Ababa (ICRC) – Millions of people in the Horn of Africa are trapped in near-constant crisis as the combination of droughts, floods, and violence force people from their homes and erode already-fragile livelihoods, International Committee of the| News release -
Democratic People's Republic of Korea: ICRC activities in December 2019
Since its presence in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in 2002, the ICRC has been engaged in a number of projects and activities in collaboration with the DPRK Red Cross Society (DPRK RCS) and government authorities.| Article -
UN Charter and IHL complement each other to reduce suffering and preserve dignity
As delivered by Mr. Robert Mardini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations and Head of Delegation, ICRC New YorkThank you, Mr. President, for convening this important and timely discussion.Mr.| Statement -
Somalia: Buzzing trade helps restore self-reliance
In the wake of persistent drought followed by torrential rains against a backdrop of frequent fighting and violence, beekeeping in Somalia is helping families regain self-reliance.| Photo gallery -
ICRC helps 7,800 injured and displaced people affected by violence in West Darfur
Khartoum – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is distributing Essential Household Items (EHIs) to those affected by the violence which began on 28 December 2019, around El Geneina, West Darfur, causing several deaths, injuries, and d| News release