Tanzania: Family reunited amid a sea of refugees
Augustin Minani thought he would never see his children again. Fearing for his life after deadly attacks broke out in his neighbourhood in Burundi, the 31-year-old and his wife fled their home. But …
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Syria: Access to stressed health-care system deteriorates
Access to an already stressed health-care system in Syria is deteriorating further. Although we were recently able to deliver medical supplies to certain regions, the ICRC is calling on parties to …
World Refugee Day 2015
Syria, Iraq and Burundi are just examples of a growing number of humanitarian crises that have forced millions to flee their homes. Thousands more are displaced from their communities every day. …
Top humanitarian photo prize awarded for reportage of rape trials in Democratic Republic of the Congo
19-06-2015 Paris/Geneva (ICRC) - The photojournalist Diana Zeyneb Alhindawi has been chosen by unanimous vote as the winner of the humanitarian Visa d'Or award for her depiction of the trial of 39 …
ICRC consultation brings together legal professionals to discuss IHL
Judges, prosecutors, and defence lawyers from around the world have been meeting in a consultation organised by the ICRC's Advisory Service on International Humanitarian Law, to discuss key issues on …
Recruitment services
You need to contact us? For general information about the ICRC, please refer to the Contact page . For questions related to positions in the field, please refere to the page How to apply . For …
New e-learning module on legal protection of health care in war
The ICRC has launched an e-learning module on the legal framework applicable to health care during armed conflicts and other emergencies. The module offers a practical, user-friendly and interactive …
Hunger-striking Palestinian detainee’s life in danger
22-06-2015 Jerusalem – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned about the deteriorating health and critical condition of Khader Adnan, a Palestinian detainee in Israel, who …
Contemporary Challenges to Humanitarian Action, 7th Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Lecture on International Humanitarian Law
Statement Introduction Your Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to congratulate Her Royal Highness on …
Safeguarding the provision of Health Care
Safe access to health care is essential for both civilians and combatants in conflict situations. But for this to happen, health-care personnel have to be respected and protected by all parties to a …
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