Horn of Africa faces a new dilemma
The Gulf of Aden has long been one of the world's deadliest places for migrants. Now the conflict in Yemen has reversed traditional migration patterns and created new humanitarian challenges. Amina …
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Jordan: ICRC continues to assist Syrians at the northeastern border
With the Syrian crisis showing no signs of abating, people continue to cross into Jordan through the northeastern border seeking safety and international protection. The vast majority are children, …
Lebanon: New diploma offers specialized training for weapon-wounded
The ICRC and the Lebanese University have launched a new "diplôme universitaire" on the clinical management of weapon-wounded patients. The new Module is integrated in the curriculum of the Faculty …
Iraq: Food and relief aid for tens of thousands in Abu Ajil
Over a year of heavy fighting in the town of Abu Ajil, Salahuddin province in Iraq resulted in massive displacement of people and destruction of houses and infrastructure. Those returning to the town …
Afghanistan / Pakistan: Earthquake injures over 2,000 people
28-10-2015 Islamabad/Kabul/Geneva (ICRC-IFRC) – Afghan and Pakistan Red Crescent Societies are helping people affected by Monday's M7.5 earthquake whose epicentre was in Jerm district in the Afghan …
2015 Advanced Seminar in International Humanitarian Law for University Lecturers
Group picture of the participants of the Advanced Seminar in front of the Carlton Participants of the Advanced Seminar at the Humanitarium Participants of the Advanced Seminar at the Humanitarium …
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits ICRC Headquarters
Statement The Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Christine Beerli, met with an official delegation from Palestine today led by President Mahmoud Abbas, to discuss …
Philippines: Improving lives in conflict-affected communities
In parts of Luzon and the Visayas, communities suffer from the effects of a protracted armed conflict between government security forces and the New People's Army. Often living in remote and …
Ukraine: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of conflict-related detainees
29-10-2015 Kiev / Lugansk (ICRC) – Today, 20 detainees held in connection with the conflict in Ukraine were released with the participation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and …
Ukraine: 80,000 receive help in Lugansk as winter approaches
With winter looming people living close to the front line are even more vulnerable. Military actions in the Lugansk region of Ukraine have left many homeless, while the majority of those with homes …
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