23-03-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to continue the ICRC’s ongoing humanitarian discussions …
During the pandemic, we continued to carry out our humanitarian work in an impartial, neutral and independent manner. Our bilateral and confidential dialogue with weapon bearers and people affected …
In 2021, we recorded 486 victims of explosive hazards*, the highest number in the past five years. The phenomenon is clearly worsening with a direct impact on the civilian population, since most …
The reality of Colombians living in the midst of armed conflicts and violence remains complex. These are our calls to action for the year 2022 on the issues that most concern us in Colombia. Armed …
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to complications in many detention facilities in Colombia. Not only have there been outbreaks of the virus among detainees, but also visiting restrictions have meant …
The events of the past few years have presented hugely complex challenges worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all, but not equally. Colombia has had to contend with escalating violence …
Thousands of families in Colombia continue to experience the uncertainty and agony of not knowing the fate or whereabouts of a loved one, despite the fact that, in many cases, they went missing …
It is becoming increasingly dangerous to deliver health care in Colombia, especially in areas worst affected by armed conflicts and violence. Attacks on health-care workers, facilities and vehicles …
Thousands of Colombians continue to live in the shadow of armed conflict, suffering the effects of a situation they have no control over at all. While attention was turned to tackling the impact of …
For the nearly 2,400 people living in Pueblo de Dios and Sueño de Bolívar, Bolívar State, walking at least 40 minutes every day to fetch water was the norm. Now, thanks to the joint efforts of the …
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