07-02-2024 Juba, South Sudan (ICRC) – On Wednesday, 7 February, a reconstructed solar-powered water supply system was inaugurated at Lainya Town, Central Equatoria State, by Honourable Friedrick Ladu …
07-02-2024 Juba, South Sudan (ICRC) – On Wednesday, 7 February, a reconstructed solar-powered water supply system was inaugurated at Lainya Town, Central Equatoria State, by Honourable Latiyu Paul …
Over 120 days since the onset of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, the violence –unprecedented in scale and nature– continues to exact an immense human toll …
We acknowledge that your current situation is incredibly dangerous and distressing for you and your loved ones. We are very sorry you have to go through this. Please know that the International …
This is a summary of the final report for the Evaluation of Innovation at the ICRC 2018-2023. It aimed to gauge the organizational changes brought about by the Innovation Facilitation Team's approach …
06-02-2024 The following is a short statement from Fabrizio Carboni, Near & Middle East regional director for the International Committee of the Red Cross, following the recent developments in the …
05-02-2024 The Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross has appointed Marc Rivers to the position of Chief Financial Officer, commencing on 1 April 2024. Marc Rivers joins the ICRC …
The history of warfare is full of instances of sieges being used as a method of warfare. Some of them are notorious for their exceedingly high death tolls. Contemporary conflicts have again drawn the …
As digital technologies take center stage in contemporary armed conflicts, the Brussels Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) engages with key EU partners advocating for …
25-01-2024 Abidjan/Geneva (ICRC) – Captaining his country at the Africa Cup of Nations, the Senegalese international Kalidou Koulibaly has joined forces with the International Committee of the Red …
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