Cameroon: Humanitarian reporting awards
RULES AND REGULATIONS The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Regional Delegation for Central Africa, in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Cameroon, is organising the Humanitarian …
RULES AND REGULATIONS The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Regional Delegation for Central Africa, in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy in Cameroon, is organising the Humanitarian …
Strengthening and complying with IHL and IHRL among armed forces in the SADC region In 2023, the ICRC Pretoria Regional Delegation hosted 20 workshops for members of the Defence Forces in Southern …
This page addresses frequently asked questions about our response to the humanitarian consequences of the conflict in the region. We understand the importance of accurate information, especially …
Guidelines to ensure we treat people with dignity, respect and care when gathering content for public communications Audio file (Audio version) The ICRC: A trusted source The ICRC’s photographs and …
The health-care system has all but collapsed. One of the only reminders of a system is the referrals mechanism between the remaining primary health-care facilities, medical points, field hospitals, …
ICRC linking separated families back together Every year, millions of people are displaced by armed conflicts, violence, and disasters. Reportedly, Southern Africa hosts millions of vulnerable …
30-08-2024 Baku, Azerbaijan - August 30 marks the International Day of the Disappeared (IDOD). Every year, this day is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the families whose loved ones went …
Two Abkhaz women talk about the last time they saw their family members before they went missing “We had coffee together, our little family tradition. Then he hugged us and left. That was the last …
30-08-2024 Baghdad, ICRC: On the International Day of the Disappeared the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reaffirms the value of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international …
30-08-2024 Pristina (ICRC) – Friday, 30 August 2024, will mark the International Day of the Disappeared. Every year, this day is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the families of missing …
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