Port-au-Prince (ICRC) – A sharp increase in the number of wounded people has put enormous pressure on the few functioning hospitals in Haiti`s capital, Port-au-Prince, as they run dangerously low on …
When explosive weapons are used in populated areas, the direct impact of such weapons' blast and fragmentation is immediate: civilian casualties, injuries, and damage to buildings. Yet, there are …
On this Women’s Day, we bring to you the story of Chawan Muhammed, a 33-year-old from Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. She serves as an inspiration to her peers as she continues to support her …
"Today, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen, we are witnessing a global and collective failure to protect civilians in armed conflicts" says ICRC president …
In adherence to our fundamental principles, we continued working in 2023 to protect the lives and dignity of individuals deprived of liberty, families of missing persons, people in mobility, and …
As a neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian organization, we collaborate closely with the National Red Cross Societies in the region, as well as with authorities and individuals affected by …
It’s been exactly a year since the Hasanov family welcomed a new member – Farida and Israyil Hasanov’s third child. But instead of being able to celebrate the occasion, the family was in deep …
I would like to thank the Austrian government, and His Excellency Minister Schallenberg in particular, for organizing this conference at such a critical juncture. It is both a privilege and a …
Post-traumatic stress, insomnia, becoming withdrawn and irritable … For people who have witnessed violence, there are the hidden wounds that have a serious impact on their lives – and civilians in …
Daw Be Be* knows how precious a single phone call with a loved one can be. Living on the outskirts of Sittwe Town in Rakhine State, Myanmar, where transport and communication networks have been …
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