ICRC's statement to the World Humanitarian Summit
Statement to the World Humanitarian Summit, given by Hugo Slim, Head of Policy at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The ICRC hopes this Summit …
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Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement welcomes “Grand Bargain”, calls for greater engagement of host governments and communities
23-05-2016 Istanbul – The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement today welcomed the signing of the "Grand Bargain" at the World Humanitarian Summit as an important contribution to …
The scars of war: Yemen's disabled
Iman, a young and beautiful bride from Aden, lost both of her legs after an explosion in Aden's Al-Basateen area. Her husband, who was with her at the time, died on the spot. "We tried to run away, …
Iraq: "Fallujah must not become another Ramadi"
23-05-2016 All sides must do their utmost to protect and spare the civilians of Fallujah. Baghdad (ICRC) - Fierce fighting is underway around the Iraqi city of Fallujah, raising serious concerns …
Responding to sexual and gender-based violence in crises and conflict
In the week marking World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, Omar Odeh, deputy head of the ICRC's delegation in Somalia was in London to participate in a panel discussion entitled 'Local to international: …
Speech by ICRC President: Uphold the norms that safeguard humanity
Speech given by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. Excellences, Ladies and gentlemen, I speak to you today …
Russia: Red Cross and Red Crescent photos in parliament
An ICRC photo exhibition has given Russian MPs a unique look at 200 years of war and the role of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The exhibition featured over 60 rare photos from the archives …
Austria: Keeping families together
In 2015, more than a million people arrived in Europe after fleeing war and poverty. Austria is a transit country for some and a final destination for others. At one point, more than 10,000 migrants …
E-briefing: Principles guiding humanitarian action
The seven "Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement" are the expression of a set of values and experiences distilled from over a century and a half of …
Deceased migrants – giving them back their identities
Many of the migrants making their way to Europe die during the long and perilous journey. We look at the challenges to identifying those who have died, most of whom have drowned, of putting a name on …
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