Operational update – Situation along the Lachin Corridor
Since 19 December 2022, in its role as neutral humanitarian intermediary and in agreement with the sides, the ICRC has carried out 18 medical evacuations along the Lachin Corridor, thereby …
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Preliminary recommendations on possible norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours relating to threats by States to space systems
Working paper submitted by the International Committee of the Red Cross to the open-ended working group on reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours In line …
Life in Nablus amid movement restrictions
Spiraling levels of violence in the West Bank have led to a serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation. In October 2022, the city of Nablus suffered from one of the longest and most severe …
Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - December 2022
To respond to the worst drought in decades crippling East Africa, specifically Kenya, the organization launched an emergency response with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), reaching over 100,000 …
Venezuela: Meeting the needs of people affected by armed violence
A barber in La Cota 905 Robert begins his day laying out his tools in the space he has turned into his own salon. Known now as the local barber, he carries out his work with care and creativity. …
The importance of preserving a neutral humanitarian space for conflict affected populations
We recently observed mentions of several false allegations related to the ICRC, which can have harmful consequences not only on our activities in places where we operate, but most importantly can …
How misinformation and disinformation harm ICRC’s humanitarian work in Burkina Faso
An independent investigation by a consortium of news organizations resulted in the publication of stories on 16 February 2023 about a disinformation campaign targeting the International Committee of …
Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech - Questions and answers
The ICRC takes the issue of misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech (MDH) during armed conflict seriously and is dedicated to finding effective ways to address this problem and its …
Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2022
In 2022, the ICRC implemented broad range of activities to support those who reside in conflict-affected communities of Azerbaijan. Thousands of people benefitted from dozens of projects designed to …
Nigeria: Saleh Shares his Story of Displacement
Across Nigeria, more than two million people have been displaced by conflict. For some, the search for stability never stops. Saleh Abdullahi has been displaced by conflict more than once. He worked …
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