New ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric visits Mali
22-10-2022 Bamako (ICRC) – The new president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, will be in Mali from 22 to 26 October in her first operational visit since …
22-10-2022 Bamako (ICRC) – The new president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, will be in Mali from 22 to 26 October in her first operational visit since …
The ICRC is drawing on its expertise in various fields to help alleviate suffering caused by armed violence in Venezuela. That means maintaining confidential dialogue with all weapon bearers on using …
People living in places affected by conflict are among the world’s most vulnerable and least ready to adapt to an increasingly unpredictable and extreme climate. Yet they remain largely excluded from …
Frequently exposed to armed conflict and its consequences, the staff of Barzilai Hospital are the first responders to waves of patients coping with trauma and anxiety. This is how the International …
Under the Myanmar Community Support Project (MCSP), the World Bank will continue to fund ICRC’s interventions to help vulnerable, violence-affected communities in Myanmar. Latest update September …
19-10-2022 The Haitian National Red Cross society, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies reiterate the obligation to …
Every day the Red Cross Movement work helps to bring answers to families of the missing on the fate of their loved ones. It is never an easy task. Between April and August 2022, armed clashes in …
In Mali, people’s lives continue to be heavily impacted by the conflict there. Back in September, Martin Schüepp, the new director of operations at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) …
" Nasaan ang anak ko? (Where is my daughter)," asked Anne* looking straight at Jennifer*, who was introduced to her by a staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Smiling, …
In some parts of Mindanao, COVID-19 continues to be a threat. This includes Sulu province, where many residents live in remote areas impacted by inclement weather conditions, armed conflicts, and …
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