Eleven Women Facing War
This photo book is the culmination of a monumental endeavour that began in 2001, when the ICRC commissioned photographer Nick Danziger to document through films and photos women’s experiences of …
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The 2015 Jean-Pictet Moot Court Competition
The 27th Annual Jean-Pictet Competition – held this year in Charlottesville, Virginia in the United States – has come to an end. It was won by the National University of Singapore after an intense …
Burundi: Worrying violence in run-up to election
The ICRC is very concerned about the rise in violence in the run-up to the election in Burundi. It is appealing for calm and is calling for Red Cross staff and volunteers to be allowed to do their …
“Our Principles in Action” – 8 May World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is held annually on 8 May. This year, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launches a global conversation celebrating the 50th Anniversary of …
South Sudan's 'Facebook' for missing people
This page regroups ICRC and BBC coverage of our new 'snapshot' initiative to reunite families caught up in the violence in South Sudan. Watch BBC video coverage and read web story on our work to …
Syria: More access needed as situation deteriorates
The ICRC's director of operations, Dominik Stillhart, has said the humanitarian situation in Syria has deteriorated sharply during the past few weeks and the need for food, water and medical supplies …
Extraterritorial targeting by means of armed drones: Some legal implications
This image shows Reaper a Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS), part of 39 Squadron Royal Air Force. The Reaper has completed 20,000 operational flight hours in theatre, and is operated from Kandahar …
Philippines: Round-up of activities in central Mindanao
An update of our activities in central Mindanao, Philippines. Content: The uncertainty of displacement Clean water for vulnerable communities in Pikit Health: Life-saving support without distinction …
Asia-Pacific: Naval officers analyse the law of armed conflict at sea
The Royal Thai Navy and the ICRC jointly hosted the "2nd Regional Workshop on the law of armed conflict at sea" at the Swissôtel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok. The event, which took place from 27th to 30th …
Eliminating nuclear weapons
2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, 27 April to 22 May 2015, Statement of the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is …
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