Venezuela: A helping hand for communities
The ICRC's humanitarian work in Venezuela is aimed at addressing the most urgent needs of communities affected by armed violence. Our work has not stopped in 2021: we've redoubled our efforts to help …
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Humanitarian Visa d'Or Award: Antoine Agoudjian nominated for his story on the humanitarian consequences of the Nagorno-Karabarkh conflict
18-06-2021 Photojournalism award The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) awarded its Visa d'Or prize for humanitarian photojournalism to independent French photojournalist Antoine …
Devastating aftermath of Israel-Gaza escalation
Civilians try to rebuild lives and livelihoods after Israel-Gaza escalation. People in Gaza and Israel have been deeply affected by the latest escalation. With every round of fighting, they are left …
Two decades of caring and curing: The humanitarian journey of a Chinese doctor
After a tough mission in conflict-affected South Sudan followed by a three-week quarantine period, it was a moment of pure joy when Dr Yiu Kai Au could finally join his family and friends in Hong …
ICRC supports with police training in Bougainville
17-06-2021 Port Moresby (ICRC) – At least 45 police officers from three police stations in Buka, Arawa and Buin will participate in a police workshop facilitated by the International Committee of the …
DR Congo : Ensuring access to water a priority in wake of volcanic eruption near Goma
The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo on 22 May 2021, caused significant damage to homes, hospitals and water-supply infrastructure in nearby Goma, and displaced several thousand people. The International …
How to avoid civilian harm during military cyber operations
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized an online panel discussion on Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 14:00 CEST, to discuss and introduce its new report on Avoiding Civilian Harm …
How diverse leadership shaped responses to COVID-19 within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
The Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) in collaboration with the Global Network for Women Leaders in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement ( GLOW Red ), the International Committee of the Red Cross …
Burkina Faso: When water scarcity meets conflict
Burkina Faso has been experiencing a humanitarian crisis since armed conflict broke out in 2016. As in the rest of the Sahel region, a prolonged drought has only made things worse. Wendgouda Priva …
Honduras: The displaced
Many people who migrate, whether alone or in caravans, flee for different reasons related to violence. Despite efforts made by authorities to establish adequate protection measures, many migrants end …
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