Venezuela: Working together with communities
In the second quarter of 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to address the needs of people affected by armed violence in the states of Caracas, Miranda, Bolívar, …
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About the ICRC Kuala Lumpur Regional Delegation
Kuala Lumpur Regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross covering Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei. The International Committee of the Red Cross' (ICRC) presence in Malaysia can …
Addressing sexual violence: A global priority (Asia-Pacific in focus)
The ICRC is a neutral and independent humanitarian organization that works to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other violence. Sexual violence is all too common in …
The Sahel (International Review of the Red Cross No. 918; June 2022)
This edition takes a close look at the current realities in the Sahel – here, encompassing Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. To varying degrees, Sahelians suffer from humanitarian …
Myanmar: Urgent needs for displaced communities in southern Shan
Shan State in Myanmar is home to many diverse communities. It is the largest state in the country, bordering China to the north, Laos to the east and Thailand to the south. But for decades, this …
Afghanistan: People suffer as spending capacity shrinks and prices rise
A deepening economic crisis, fueled by decades of conflicts, is affecting the people of Afghanistan on many different levels. In August 2021, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) took control of …
Request for Tender RFTGVA22/00123 Forensic Genetic Laboratory Services
Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to launch a Request for Tender in connection with the following project: Provision of DNA Analysis Services for Missing …
Deteriorating hunger situation an urgent crisis for millions caught in armed conflict
12-07-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – Hundreds of millions of people are at risk of severe hunger in the coming months as extreme poverty, inequality and food insecurity rise, particularly in parts of Africa …
Explosive weapons with wide area effect: a deadly choice in populated areas – Extract: Chapter 5
The use of explosive weapons with a wide impact area in populated areas is one of the main causes of civilian harm in today’s armed conflicts. This extract of a longer report unpacks the avoidance …
National Mechanisms for Missing Persons: A toolbox
Hundreds of thousands of people are missing around the world as a result of armed conflict, other situations of violence, disasters and in the context of migration. In many cases, efforts to address …
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