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Preventing sexual violence in South Sudan and CAR: insights from young men and their communities

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is delighted to invite you to the launch of the report ' " My father and cows will go to court, not me." Male Perceptions of Sexual Violence in …

Event

Ukraine: ICRC facilitates the safe passage of over 300 civilians from Mariupol area in a new operation

04-05-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – Over 300 civilians arrived in Zaporizhzhia on 4 May from Mariupol and surrounding areas following a new safe passage operation coordinated by the International Committee of …

News release

Venezuela: Humanitarian response focuses on supporting vulnerable people

During the first quarter of 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to assist and protect people caught up in the armed violence in Venezuela, particularly those affected …

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Ukraine: Civilians leave Azovstal in safe passage operation

03-05-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – Several dozen civilians left the Azovstal plant area in Mariupol during a five-day safe passage operation coordinated by the International Committee of the Red Cross …

News release

Sudan: Violence exacerbating poverty and food insecurity

Statement Khartoum (ICRC) - The ongoing armed violence in Sudan is driving an acute deterioration in living conditions for millions. According to two household surveys* conducted by the International …

Statement

Ukraine: safe passage operation out of Mariupol is ongoing

Statement Geneva (ICRC) – An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) team is currently participating in an operation to facilitate the safe passage of civilians out of the Azovstal plant and …

Statement

Humanitarian needs are enormous around the world, but together we can address them.

We live in a war-torn world, where millions of people have their lives destroyed by conflict. Amid the chaos and despair of conflict, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a unique …

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Ethiopia update: Third ICRC convoy of vital humanitarian assistance reaches Tigray

Addis Ababa (ICRC) – An International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) convoy of 20 trucks containing vital humanitarian assistance including food, seeds, water treatment materials and medical …

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Taking COVID-19 vaccines to remote areas in Mindanao

While many people living in urban areas across the Philippines have been inoculated against COVID-19, there remains a significant number of those living in the hinterland of Mindanao who are yet to …

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Myanmar: Helping communities displaced from Kayah State

A small state containing the serenity of the Ngwe Taung Dam. Home to many ethnic groups and tribes. A land of breath-taking nature: waterfalls, mountains, and caves. For all its beauty, Kayah State …

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