Bangladesh: Transforming lives and livelihoods
Since the summer of 2014, the ICRC has been working with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society to help people in south-eastern Bangladesh earn a living. Two years ago, Abdul Majid was one of the many …
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Liberia: Over 300,000 people received health care in 2015
In 2015 the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement continued to help thousands of men, women and children in need of medical aid, training, and economic support in Liberia. We provided …
Jordan: Officials discuss better health care for detainees
07-04-2016 Amman (ICRC) – The third regional conference on health care in detention organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), in cooperation with Jordan's Public Security …
Lebanon: ICRC multimedia exhibition highlights effects of violence on men
07-04-2016 Beirut (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is launching an interactive multimedia exhibition today, entitled Men: Portraits of a Journey, at the Minus 1 venue in …
Atrocities in conflict mean we need the Geneva conventions more than ever
By Helen Durham, director of international law and policy at the ICRC. Don't dismiss the law of war – it has never been better known by the public and the outrage expressed when it is breached has …
South Sudan: Working with communities to help victims of sexual violence
Sexual violence is a problem throughout the world, but it often becomes more frequent during an armed conflict. Last year saw countless conflict-related rapes occur in South Sudan, so the ICRC is …
Helping people fleeing the fighting in Iraq
Fighting in the north of Iraq (Kirkuk, Ninawa and Khanakin governorates) has forced thousands of people to flee in search of safety and shelter. Their living conditions are extremely difficult. They …
Sri Lanka: Reflecting on a year of expanding humanitarian action
The latest newsletter from the ICRC delegation in Sri Lanka features a variety of articles, including updates on our work in the country, how we're addressing the needs of people affected by past …
Remains of victims of 1992–93 armed conflict in Abkhazia handed over to families
08-04-2016 The remains of 12 people who went missing in connection with the 1992–93 armed conflict in Abkhazia were handed over to their families today, 8 April 2016. This took place within the …
What are the triggers for global conflicts, and what can we do about them?
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 19th Annual Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong. Excellencies, distinguished Guests, ladies and …
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