Speech by ICRC president at Human Rights Council
Speech by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, The 10-year …
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Red Cross and Red Crescent Emblems
This new leaflet is designed to help members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement address misuse of the emblem. It explains the purpose of the emblems and why it is important to …
Philippines: Saving lives and limbs
In areas exposed to armed conflict or violence, it is not uncommon for people to be seriously hurt by weapons or explosives; they can also be maimed or killed. Such is unfortunately the case in …
Somalia: 30,000 people in need of food and safe drinking water after flooding
14-06-2016 Nairobi (ICRC) - Flooding in Beletweyne, Somalia has displaced tens of thousands of people who are now in need of food and safe drinking water. The International Committee of the Red Cross …
Sri Lanka: People affected by the past conflict regain economic stability
Kavitha (29), is a mother of two young children. She is a widow, having lost her husband to the conflict. She opened a small grocery store with her Micro Economic Initiatives cash grant, and is able …
Iraq: From resort to refugee camp
Conflict photographer reflects on recent visit to Iraq In February 2015, Spanish-American photojournalist Moises Saman joined our team in Iraq and traveled through Anbar and Salahaddin provinces. …
South Sudan: ICRC airplanes evacuate 17 people wounded in clashes from Raja
18-06-2016 Juba (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today evacuated by air 17 people from the town of Raja following violent clashes there that left dozens of casualties. The …
ICRC and PNGDF in Pre-deployment briefing for UN Peacekeeping Operations
20-06-2016 PORT MORESBY (ICRC) – It is vital that Papua New Guinean soldiers have a solid understanding of international humanitarian law (IHL) before they are deployed as UN Peacekeepers, said Lt …
Access for all: ICRC supports Global Clubfoot Initiative - Q&A
Clubfoot is a congenital deformity affecting nearly 200,000 children each year across the world. One or both feet are turned inward making it difficult to walk. It is estimated that 80% of those born …
Lebanon: 'I want to be a doctor so I can help other kids like me'
Mohammad was 6-years-old when he became a refugee. At 8, he was badly burned in accident. Mohammad's family couldn't afford to pay his hospital fees, so he was transferred to our care at the Weapon …
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