Israel: A year of loss and pain
As we approach a year from the attacks of 7 October 2023, the deep impacts of that day still reverberate across Israel. Anguished families wait for release of those held hostage, or at least of news …
As we approach a year from the attacks of 7 October 2023, the deep impacts of that day still reverberate across Israel. Anguished families wait for release of those held hostage, or at least of news …
Since the escalation of hostilities over the past year, the challenges facing the people of Gaza have drastically increased. Prior to October of last year, Gazans were already living with challenges …
05-10-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – Seventeen metric tons of urgently needed medical supplies have arrived in Beirut via air cargo from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This shipment …
17F NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Legaspi Village, Makati City Open-ended Relation with arms carriers The Armed and Security Forces (FAS)/Police and Security Forces Program Adviser assists the …
17F NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Legaspi Village, Makati City Fixed term (12 months) Economic and food security The Analysis and Evidence (A&E) Specialist is the focal point for all matters related …
Chair, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) unequivocally condemns acts of terrorism of all forms, no matter whether they occur during or outside of armed conflict and irrespective of …
(Kenyan National Position) Human resources ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is recruiting an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of HR Payroll and Data Officer …
04-10-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – As violence intensifies across the Middle East, the region sits on the precipice of a region-wide armed conflict. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) …
One year since the devastating events on 07 October 2023, renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza persist. The violence – unprecedented in scale and nature – …
In 2024, the 75th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions presents a pivotal opportunity to reaffirm the crucial role of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in preventing and mitigating the …
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