IHL and space at the 2023 NATO Youth Summit
The 2023 NATO Youth Summit brought together young leaders from Europe and North America to discuss and explore critical global security issues. The ICRC Delegation in Brussels took part in the summit …
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Sudan: Relief as ICRC evacuates 300 children "towards safety, away from the sounds of gunfire"
Amid heavy combat that has devastated Khartoum for six gruelling weeks, a glimmer of relief emerged as 300 children and 71 dedicated caretakers from Mygoma Orphanage were successfully evacuated on 7 …
Russia - Ukraine international armed conflict: ICRC continues to help people in need
The international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine affects millions of people and the recent increase in military operations - as well as the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam - are …
Philippines: Improving access to water for 900 detainees
The newly installed water tanks on the roof deck of the jail. A newly installed water tank, with the surrounding foliage in the background. These pipes connect the water meter and the cistern tanks. …
Nigeria: Ensuring Access to healthcare in rural Rann
In northeast Nigeria, Hadiza Hussaini was given no choice but to leave her home when fighting reached her village of Wumbi. "It was at night during the first week of the 2016 Ramadan fast. We started …
Explosive weapons in populated areas - Factsheet
Armed conflicts are increasingly taking place in urban and other populated areas, often with weapons designed to deliver large explosive force from afar and over large areas. When used in populated …
Myanmar: Working with communities in Kachin to build sustainable livelihoods
Rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, Kachin, Myanmar’s northernmost state, is home to a number of ethnic groups, languages, cuisines and festivals. Beyond the beauty and diversity …
Bringing IHL Home through Domestic Law and Policy: Report
Fifth Universal Meeting of National Committees and Similar Entities on International Humanitarian Law The Fifth Universal Meeting of National Committees and Similar Entities on International …
Director General of ICRC urges principled humanitarian action as a path to peace amidst global conflicts
Amidst the complexities of an ever-changing global landscape, Robert Mardini, Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, delivered a speech at the Austrian Centre for Peace, …
The Third Asia-Pacific Police Colloquium: Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Peacekeeping Capacity Building
The Third Asia-Pacific Police Colloquium, held in Beijing and Langfang, China, from July 2nd to 5th, 2023, successfully delved into the theme of "Peacekeeping Police and Local Police Capacity …
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