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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Clashes in Rutshuru Territory cut off 800 children from their families
23-06-2022 More than eight hundred children have lost contact with their parents in the wake of violent clashes in Rutshuru Territory between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo …
Afghanistan: Earthquake kills more than 1,000, deepening a humanitarian emergency
A devastating earthquake in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Paktika on 22 June has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people and injured even more. Following the deadly quake, the Afghan Red …
Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders commit to accelerate efforts to tackle rising humanitarian challenges
23-06-2022 Geneva, 23 June 2022 - The Council of delegates of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement concluded today in Geneva with commitments from Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders …
Helping Palestinian farmers maintain a safe olive tree cycle
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) distributed thousands of bio-traps to help Palestinian farmers in several Palestinian villages …
"Now, more than ever, it is critical that States take bold steps to respect IHL and to mitigate the harm to civilians caught in conflict."
Statement Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross on the Economic and Social Council's Humanitarian Affairs Segment of the United Nations. 22 June …
Let us move towards a world without nuclear weapons
Statement Joint Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) - First Meeting of States Parties to the …
Ukraine: Humanitarian situation deteriorates as major cities bear the brunt of heavy fighting
22-06-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – The humanitarian situation of millions of civilians is particularly concerning in densely populated areas affected by the ongoing hostilities. The impact of the fighting is …
Never again: Why the ICRC wants nuclear weapons eliminated and how the nuclear ban treaty can help the world get there
A few seconds was all it took for an atomic bomb to wipe out thousands of lives in Hiroshima, Japan in 1945. The ICRC's Dr Marcel Junod was the first foreign doctor to reach Hiroshima to treat some …
Myanmar: Food to fuel families in Rakhine
“Today’s meal is fish curry. It is one of my youngest son’s favourite dishes.” – Shon CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / Hla Yamin Eain “I am cooking prawns with banana stems. It is simple to cook and takes just a …
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