War should not remain the status quo in Colombia
Thousands of Colombians continue to live in the shadow of armed conflict, suffering the effects of a situation they have no control over at all. As Colombia continued to focus on countering the …
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She inspires: Breaking the bias this International Women's Day
A country in turmoil, a patriarchal society, a community rid with sexual and gender-based violence, a physical disability, a financial crisis, an emotional loss – their settings are different, their …
Finding a way forward despite challenges
Reuben Tabel shares the story of a teacher helping students dream of a future without tribal conflict Anna John Lakaio is a secondary school teacher in Upper Highlands, Papua New Guinea , with over …
Myanmar: Life as a humanitarian in Maungdaw
Naing Naing Oo remembers meeting a group of children who had survived being stranded at sea. In a small boat, with little food, they drifted for days. "When we talked to them, we were inspired – …
"From Zero Cost to Zero Waste": Creative Palestinian Women Help Save the Environment
The project is called "From Zero Cost to Zero Waste" and aims at raising awareness on how to help save the environment by repurposing domestic waste. It also helps women in affected areas boost their …
Joint ICRC-POLRI workshop on International Standards and Rules of Policing in Kupang
Jakarta (ICRC) – On 23 and 24 February 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Indonesian National Police's International Relations Division and Education and Training …
Yemen: Plight of Population is Growing as World Attention Wanes
Continuously raging violence in Taiz, Marib, Al-Bayda, Hodeida, Shabwah, Al-Jawf and Hajjah has forced over 157,500 people into displacement in 2021 only, adding to the over 3.3 million people who …
Myanmar: Living with the rising risk of landmines and other explosive devices
In Myanmar, landmines and other explosive remnants of war shatter lives. Hundreds of people are killed or injured every year. Last year, we supported 160 people affected by incidents involving …
Guidelines on protection of natural environment in armed conflict
Rules and recommendations relating to the protection of the natural environment under international humanitarian law, with commentary The natural environment has frequently remained a silent casualty …
ICRC urgently appeals to states to ensure that nuclear weapons are never used
A statement by Helen Durham, Director of Law and Policy, ICRC Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is alarmed by recent statements made with respect to nuclear weapons …
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