Papua New Guinea: ICRC Activities 2021
Missing persons: the right to know In situations of armed conflicts and other situations affected by violence, countless families suffer great anguish when loved ones go missing. In Bougainville, …
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Autonomous weapons: The ICRC calls on states to take steps towards treaty negotiations
Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) following the final 2022 session of the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems of the Convention on …
The ICRC at the World Urban Forum: Cities’ resilience is key in armed conflict and violence
As the world urbanizes, armed violence and conflict are urbanizing too – affecting some 50 million people today. Half of the world's population already lives in cities and, in the next 50 years, this …
Olenivka penal facility: Prisoners of war and ICRC's role
The reports from Olenivka are devastating. Our thoughts are with the families in their pain and heartbreak that someone they love could have been killed in this horrific and unacceptable attack. The …
Bangladesh: 13th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2022 — Call for Registration
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in partnership with the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), will organize the 13th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition, Bangladesh …
Update on the humanitarian situation in Colombia
This report sets out the facts and figures for the period of January to June 2022. The humanitarian consequences of the armed conflicts and violence afflicting Colombia continue to worsen alarmingly. …
What you need to know about autonomous weapons
Autonomous weapons are not a work of science fiction from a distant dystopian future. They are an immediate cause of humanitarian concern and demand an urgent, international political response. …
“Tell him we love him deeply”: Families of prisoners of war are desperate for answers
As the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine grinds on, families of prisoners of war (POWs) are desperate for answers about their loved ones. The International Committee of the Red …
Myanmar: Urgent needs for displaced communities in southern Shan
Shan State in Myanmar is home to many diverse communities. It is the largest state in the country, bordering China to the north, Laos to the east and Thailand to the south. But for decades, this …
Afghanistan: People suffer as spending capacity shrinks and prices rise
A deepening economic crisis, fueled by decades of conflicts, is affecting the people of Afghanistan on many different levels. In August 2021, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) took control of …
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