Three nurses dedicate their careers to humanitarian help
Three nurses in Sabah, Malaysia, share stories of how they became humanitarian workers. Although they no longer work in health-care facilities, they are still committed to promoting health …
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ICRC statement on reports of attack in Olenivka
29-07-2022 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross is aware of reports concerning an attack on a facility where prisoners of war (PoWs) were being held, along with other people …
Garden of hope: ICRC and Mzanzi Organics team up to address food crisis
Aghmad Gamieldien from Mzanzi Organics explains to the ICRC staff Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics (a small-scale pocket farming organization) teaches ICRC staff and members of …
Multilateral efforts needed to stem rising costs of global food staples and decline of livelihood in Ukraine
29-07-2022 (New York) – The rising costs of food staples in armed conflict-affected countries and the dramatic decline of livelihoods for the people of Ukraine were priority topics during a …
The use of ICTs in armed conflicts poses a real risk of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure
Statement ICRC statement on International Law in the Third Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025. Ambassador …
First Humanitarian Impact Bond successfully brings physical rehabilitation services to conflict-affected communities
28-07-2022 Geneva (ICRC) - Over 3,000 persons with disability have benefited from physical rehabilitation services in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mali and Nigeria, thanks to the first …
Pakistan: 30 officers of Rescue 1122 join blast trauma course
Rescue operations entail a number of known and unknown risks. Therefore, it is imperative to equip emergency responders with the right technical and analytical skills along with protective equipment …
Bangladesh: 13th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2022 — Call for Registration
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in partnership with the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), will organize the 13th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition, Bangladesh …
Sudan: contacts and general information
Decades of armed conflict have left millions of victims in Sudan. Relieving the suffering of the affected communities and advocating for the protection of civilians and those who are not part of the …
Annual Report 2021
The Annual Report 2021 is an account of the ICRC’s activities throughout the year. It reports back on the ICRC’s efforts to protect the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflict and …
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