Multilateral efforts needed to stem rising costs of global food staples and decline of livelihood in Ukraine
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An update on ICRC’s financial situation
… our programmes due to the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. …
Israeli and Palestinian millennials are ‘most pessimistic’ on prospects for peace
… Nigeria, the Occupied Palestinian territory, Russia, South Africa, Syria, Switzerland, the …
Ukraine: "My husband went to visit his mother. That was the last time I saw him."
… to seek refuge in safer areas, in Ukraine, Russia and even Belarus. But Victoria says she …
Ukraine: Much-needed aid delivered to civilians near Bakhmut, but situation remains dire
… year of international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused significant …
Tajikistan: Beyond the folklore, the untold story of modern-day Leilah
… their third baby, Lola's husband left for Russia, promising to return at the time of the …
ICRC Vice-President Dr Gilles Carbonnier: The international community must urgently take deliberate steps and lead towards effectively protecting civilians
… for example in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, or in Syria among others. …
Health Care in Danger: Latest news
… Working Group meeting was held in Moscow, Russia, during the World Medical Association …
From fields of green to fields of rubble in Ghouta
… ago. A child rides a tricycle in Chechnya, Russia. 1995. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / Charles L. …
China: the “people on war” survey presented to media
… the UN Security Council (P5 - China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United …
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