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Latest press releases and statements

Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts

News release

24-05-2026

Global IHL initiative event in Cairo, Egypt

ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law"

Statement

20-05-2026

ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric addresses the UN Security Council during an open debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, New York, 20 May 2026.

Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992–93 armed conflict handed over to families

News release

18-05-2026

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Our latest humanitarian operations around the world

Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia

Article

02-06-2026

Red Cross volunteers in blue and yellow protective equipment prepare to carry out a safe and dignified burial during an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Frequently asked questions: How does international humanitarian law protect journalists?

Article

02-06-2026

A journalist stands on the tarmac at Sana’a International Airport being interviewed by a local television crew. A passenger aircraft is parked in the background under a clear sky, with airport buildings visible beyond the runway.

Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC’s neutrality

Article

27-05-2026

A woman wearing a yellow headscarf sits and speaks on a phone, with a young child beside an ICRC vest in Anderamboukane, Mali, as people gather in the background outdoors.

Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes

Article

20-05-2026

Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes, a high-level event co-organized by the ICRC and the University for Peace with the support of the League of the Arab States, Organization of the Islamic Cooperation, United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees and the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform.

Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous

Article

20-05-2026

Personal de la Cruz Roja Haitiana traslada a una persona herida en camilla hacia una ambulancia. Varios socorristas participan en la evacuación y atención de emergencia durante el traslado del paciente.

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Latest reports and publications

Cover image of Implementing the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations: The ICRC’s plan of action 2025–2027+

Implementing the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations: The ICRC’s plan of action 2025–2027+

Symposium: on the Responsible Use of Technology in Humanitarian Action

Symposium: on the Responsible Use of Technology in Humanitarian Action

Personas de una comunidad rural en Colombia están sentadas en grupo mientras conversan con representantes del Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CICR), en un entorno comunitario.

Report on the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025

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Event: AI in Military Decision-Making: Advancing Responsible Development and Use

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