Urgently needed aid shipment arrives in Yemen
24-06-2015 Sana'a (ICRC) – An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) ship carrying 1,000 tonnes of food and three large generators has docked at Hodeidah port, in Yemen. The Stella di Mare …
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Colombia: Families caught in the crossfire, homes left ruined
As Colombians look towards the prospect of peace, violence continues in many parts of the country. Thousands of people have turned to the ICRC for emergency relief. In places like Las Mercedes, Norte …
Yemen: ICRC delivers aid, urges parties to minimize civilian casualties
The recent intensification of fighting in Yemen, with airstrikes day and night, brought increased suffering to the people of Yemen and required the ICRC to deliver emergency medical and food aid, …
Sudan / South Sudan: A family is reunited across borders
Amin*, a 13-year-old Sudanese boy, was separated from his family for more than three years. He left Sudan's White Nile state – where the family used to live together – in the company of his two older …
Engaging with armed groups to protect health care
After a two-year long consultation process with 36 armed groups, the ICRC – as part of the Health Care in Danger initiative – has produced a publication addressing armed groups, calling on them to …
It’s time for action to end torture
Statement As the world marks the International day in support of victims of torture on 26 June, unbearable suffering continues to be inflicted on people, in complete violation of international law. …
Iraq: Syrian refugees living in Qushtapa camp face harsh conditions
Many Syrian refugees living in the camps of northern Iraq face harsh conditions. A mother explains how hard it is to look after children when water is only delivered every six days and there are no …
Papua New Guinea: Operational update 2014
The latest round-up of activities carried out by the ICRC in Papua New Guinea features an update on our work – providing relief to vulnerable people, promoting and strengthening international …
Mali: Over 250,000 people receive aid in north
29-06-2015 Geneva / Bamako (ICRC) – Enduring terrible hardship, often with no means of survival or even shelter: that is the reality for thousands who have fled widespread violence in northern Mali …
ICRC customary international humanitarian law database wins prestigious award
The ICRC's customary international humanitarian law database has received a prestigious award from the American Society of International Law. Read more on the ICRC's Intercross …
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