04-10-2021 Jerusalem – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seriously concerned about the deteriorating health of Mr. Kayed Nammoura (Fasfous) and Mr. Miqdad Qawasmeh, two …
Art is a representation of life itself; it reflects the artist’s feelings, emotions and thoughts. For Basima, art has always been her passion and way of escape, but after fleeing to Jordan in 2012, …
Designed for the mobile user on the go, our updated app allows you to quickly check IHL references for legal practice and discussion. From the palm of your hand, you can search, save and share – …
Biometrics have become a much talked-about subject in the context of humanitarian operations. Biometric data promise to help addressing ongoing humanitarian issues such as lack of identification and …
More than ten years of conflict in Syria has resulted in widespread destruction of water facilities across the country. Access to safe drinking water is a challenge affecting millions of people …
Statement to United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, 28 September 2021. Mr President of the …
30-09-2021 I’m saddened to see fighting flaring up again in Yemen, this time in Marib. The International Committee of the Red Cross is providing hospitals treating the wounded on both sides with …
How can we make biometrics work for humanitarian organizations? What programmes stand to benefit the most from their introduction? And what mitigation measures can we put in place to prevent misuse? …
Emergency First Aid Teams (EFATs) of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) are deployed to save lives and assist people affected by disasters such as floods, fires, road traffic accidents, violence …
Statement On 27 September 2021, we met in Kabul for an urgent meeting on the alarming situation facing people requiring healthcare in Afghanistan and the dire human consequences if the healthcare …
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