ICRC elects new president
25-11-2021 The International Committee of the Red Cross elects Mirjana Spoljaric Egger as next president. The Assembly, the governing body of the International Committee of the Red Cross, announced …
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Sudan: Hopes and wishes after a conflict
For 27-year-old, Sara Omer, life in a camp has not been easy. Her house was burnt, and she now must live in the crowded camp with her husband and two children. Back at home, she used to grow food, …
Operational update on Ethiopia: Responding to the growing humanitarian needs amid increasingly difficult security conditions
Hundreds of thousands of displaced people throughout northern Ethiopia face increasing hardship, as fighting intensifies. At the same time, shifting frontlines and deteriorating security make access …
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: A displaced woman struggles between her past and present
For Margarita Shurkova, displacement is not a novel experience. This is the second time in her life she has had to bear the brunt of losing a home . From the death of loved ones to losing the home …
ICRC Statement: The Impact of Diversion and Trafficking of Arms on Peace and Security
ICRC Statement to United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the Impact of Diversion and Trafficking of Arms on Peace and Security delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Head of Delegation and …
Nigeria: Protecting health care services through synergy and communication
In the wake of the lockdown at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 , a pregnant woman being rushed to the hospital lost her child because her doctor was delayed by the police at a stop and …
CGTN: for the survival of humanity, the most vulnerable people should not be overlooked
Countries that contribute least to the climate crisis are getting hit the hardest. Many are suffering double damage with extreme weather disasters as well as armed conflicts. What strategies can the …
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Life after displacement
"Our house of culture united everyone in the village. Villagers and school children spent their spare time there. This place was famous for its vocational courses. We also had a folklore dance group …
Guiding Principles for Dignified Management of the Dead in Humanitarian Emergencies and to Prevent them Becoming Missing Persons
When large numbers of people die because of humanitarian emergencies, their remains are often managed with little consideration for their dignity. When this occurs, the capacity to identify the …
ICRC alarmed at lack of humanitarian access for 26 million people in Africa
The ICRC calls on all actors to respect international humanitarian law as communities have limited access to aid across Africa Some 26 million people live in areas in Africa where humanitarian groups …
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