New ICRC executive team appointed
03-02-2022 The Assembly, the governing body of the International Committee of the Red Cross, confirmed today the appointment of six new directors to the organisation’s executive team. Under the …
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Colombia: Complex humanitarian situation in Arauca
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Arauca – i.e. how difficult it has become for the civilian population to meet …
Floods and cold hit the most vulnerable in Gaza
A shot of Samarat and Baker’s home, which could be flooded with water any moment during the winter. Like many Gazans, Samarat, 29, from al-Zaitoun neighborhood, finds herself with little capacity to …
Venezuela, 2021–2022: The challenges of humanitarian work amidst armed violence and pandemic
In 2021, the ICRC’s team in Venezuela faced both the challenges and the opportunities that come with intensifying humanitarian work against a backdrop of armed violence. Thanks to our continual …
Nigeria: safety and access to basic needs preoccupy displaced families willing to return home
31-01-2022 Abuja: Following the decision to close camps for internally displaced people in Maiduguri, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is closely following the evolution of the …
How to manage health emergencies in large populations? Apply for the H.E.L.P. course and learn from ICRC
H.E.L.P. Course calendar for 2022 published The International Committee of the Red Cross had published the calendar of the Health Emergencies in Large Populations (H.E.L.P.) course for 2022. In …
The International Humanitarian Fact-finding Commission
Model declaration of acceptance International Fact-Finding Commission (Protocol I, Article 90) Optional Clause The Government of .................................... declares that it recognizes …
Hacking the data of the world’s most vulnerable is an outrage
By Robert Mardini, director-general, ICRC The recent cyber-attack targeting humanitarian data belonging to 515,000 people was an affront to humanity, endangering those already suffering the effects …
The year ahead – ICRC’s 2022 priorities in the UK and Ireland
If the last two years have taught us anything it’s that the world does not stand still, even for a global pandemic. Conflicts are inflicting human suffering on a vast scale; new technology is …
Explosive Weapons with Wide Area Effects: A Deadly Choice in Populated Areas
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is delighted to invite you to the launch of the report Explosive Weapons with Wide Area Effects: A Deadly Choice in Populated Areas . The event …
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