ICRC perspectives on the protection of children
The article was written by the ICRC Malaysia Legal Adviser Aisya Abdul Rahman in conjunction with World Children’s Day 2021. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) estimates that one in …
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International Committee of the Red Cross calls for humanitarian carve-out in UN Security Council 1988 Afghanistan sanctions regime
ICRC statement to United Nations Security Council Special Joint Meeting on terrorist financing threats and trends and the implementation of UN Security Council resolution 2462 (2019) as delivered by …
Introduction to IHL e-learning: now available in French and Spanish
The ICRC's flagship e-learning "Introduction to IHL" is now also available in French and Spanish! Wide availability on multiple learning platforms: The content is available in French and Spanish on …
ICRC and IFRC on migration crisis at the borders between Belarus, Poland, Lithuania and other countries
Statement Unrestricted and safe humanitarian access urgently needed to save lives and alleviate suffering. Budapest/Geneva - November 18, 2021 — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red …
COP26: ICRC’s reflections on the Glasgow Climate Pact and way forward ahead of COP27
As an observer to the Climate Conference in Glasgow, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) closely followed climate negotiations and participated in several events to highlight the …
The Book About Me: Manual
The Book About Me: Manual is part of the Birds in Flight programme, which was started in 2010 by the Swedish Red Cross to address the needs of children who have developed or are at risk of developing …
Active Aging Club: Providing personal growth opportunities for Donbas seniors in the armed conflict
The small rural post office in Trokhizbenka village, Luhansk region, Ukraine was abandoned for years until local seniors repaired it. It now houses Active Aging Club whose members get together a few …
500 families of missing persons come together to share purpose, hope and inspiration
In the midst of the global pandemic, when people everywhere are feeling isolated from their loved ones, more than 500 families of missing persons from around the world have come together to share …
Is neutrality still relevant? This comic dives into real world impact of this principle
An exciting new comic by Sydney artist, Claudia Chinyere Akole, tells the story of how neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian action reunites families. The ICRC acts as a neutral …
Guidelines on Coordination and Information-Exchange Mechanisms for the Search for Missing Migrants
These guidelines on coordination and information-exchange mechanisms for the search for missing migrants offer recommendations and examples from a wide range of existing practices on how to design …
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