Irish Red Cross, EU and ICRC: #NotATarget campaign
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Irish Red Cross (IRC), supported by the European Union (EU) will be broadcasting on TV, across Ireland, a short film on the risks to …
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COVID-19: Timely support for people with disabilities
In just four years, Eldi Ampaso, a 30-year-old vendor, has experienced two life-altering situations. She was permanently injured in the 2016 explosion at the Roxas Night Market in Davao City. Now, …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Caught between COVID-19 and water shortages in Kinshasa
With no running water, thousands in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have to make a long and dangerous journey to fetch water every day. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a further …
Malaysia: Discussing COVID-19 response in maritime security workshop
Maritime Security Operations (MASO) 2020 workshop was organized, with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to raise awareness on the appropriate steps to address …
What is the humanitarian impact of the COVID-19 pandemic?
On 15 September, ICRC Africa deputy regional director Linh Schroeder gave evidence to the UK International Development Committee as part of a panel of humanitarians. Linh was joined by Selena Victor, …
Yemen: Red Cross/Crescent family opens COVID-19 care centre ahead of possible second wave
Geneva (ICRC) – In an effort to boost a health system devastated by war, the Red Cross and Red Crescent family on the 20 September, opened a free treatment centre for COVID-19 patients in Yemen, …
Seoul: ICRC marks 70th anniversary of Korean War, highlights humanitarian response
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) mission in Seoul launched a campaign to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Korean War (1950-1953) and raise awareness of its presence and …
Seoul: International organizations join hands, organize events marking World Humanitarian Day 2020
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and 13 humanitarian organizations, including UNICEF, Medecins Sans Frontieres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, World Food Programme, …
Kosovo: How ICRC is responding to COVID-19 pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak in Kosovo, the ICRC mission in Kosovo had to change the course of its actions. This included aiding families of missing persons and the most affected communities. …
ICRC president addresses risks and solutions in digital age at UNGA event
On 23 September 2020, the Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, UNICEF, Generation Unlimited, the International Telecommunication Union, and UNDP convened the High-Level event …
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