People on War 2016
Between June and September 2016, over 17,000 people in 16 countries were asked to share their views on a range of issues relating to war – in the People on War survey. The results are both reassuring …
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Health care and violence: The need for effective protection
Violence against health-care workers and facilities, medical vehicles and patients during armed conflict and other emergencies is one of the most serious challenges of humanitarian concern in the …
Colombia: Humanitarian situation and ICRC activities
Colombia annual report , activities 2013 and outlook 2014 (PDF) The hope of being able to turn the page and leave behind a conflict spanning five decades contrasted with the reality facing the …
Urban violence and the ICRC's humanitarian response
A growing global problem The destructive force of urban violence on people's lives and livelihoods – and the suffering it causes is a major concern of the ICRC in many contexts in which it works …
Malaysia: 14th National IHL Moot Court Competition
The team from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) lifted the winner's trophy at the IHL Moot Court Competition recently organized by the ICRC in partnership with the International Islamic University …
Post-harvest monitoring report - high risk of food insecurity
In 2020, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) supported 63,333 households (approx. 380,000 people) across pre-selected priority areas in nine out of 10 states in South Sudan, reliant …
1977 Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions of 1949
International humanitarian law is the set of rules which, in times of war, protect those who are not, or no longer, taking an active part in hostilities, and limit the choice of methods and means …
The ICRC appeals for 2.8 billion Swiss Francs for its operations in 2023
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is appealing for 2.8 billion Swiss francs to help it meet the humanitarian needs of people affected by armed conflicts and other situations of …
Moveability Liquidation
The recent development of the ICRC 2030 disability vision has highlighted the need for the ICRC to strengthen its service delivery, incorporate elements of accessibility into ICRC programming, …
Mozambique: improving access to housing and health for displaced people
Mozambique faces a triple humanitarian crisis: exposure to armed conflict, persistent threats from climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent attacks in different districts of the northern …
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