Colombia: Communities tell their stories
Being on the side of the communities most affected by armed conflict and violence means building projects together. During 2023, we worked side by side with those who trusted our teams on the ground. …
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Colombia: Rights do not end behind bars
The issue of overcrowding in national detention facilities continued to increase during 2023 and reached 24.5 per cent at the end of the year. This means that the prison population exceeds capacity …
Qatar supports ICRC operations in South Sudan
March 28, 2024 ― Doha, Qatar: With funding from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a grant agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross …
Georgia: Remains of 12 people missing in connection with 1992–93 armed conflict handed over to families
Geneva (ICRC) – The remains of 12 people missing in connection with the armed conflict of 1992–1993 in Abkhazia were identified and handed over to their families on 27 March 2024 with the help of the …
Myanmar: Displaced people set up small businesses, trade anxiety for smiles
The smell of freshly made Mont Pyar Ta Latt, a famous snack in Myanmar, wafts through the air promoting Ma Thae Thae’s streetside food stall as customers line up for their turn to place an order. “I …
Autonomous weapons: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General
By drawing the attention of States and the public to the unacceptable effects of certain weapons on combatants and civilians, the ICRC has helped to create the conditions for the development of the …
Mozambique: ICRC operational response in 2023
Maputo (ICRC) - We help people affected by the armed conflict in northern Mozambique, where more than 670,000 people were internally displaced as of the end of the year and humanitarian needs remain …
ICRC president: "Humanitarian action cannot be a substitute for the lack of political solutions"
Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the European Humanitarian Forum – 18 March 2024 Commissioner, Ministers, Excellencies, colleagues, …
ICRC Activities in Egypt: Facts & Figures 2023
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of …
Panama: Humanitarian Report 2024
In close collaboration with the Panamanian Red Cross, we work to provide a humanitarian response to migrants after their journey through the Darien region. Learn more in our 2024 activity report. The …
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