Violence in Tigray - our response
In November 2020, armed violence between federal and regional forces erupted in Tigray, northern Ethiopia – triggering immense suffering for people living there. Clashes continue to take place and …
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ICRC healthcare activities for diabetes patients in Iran, Pakistan and Syria
The theme of this year's World Diabetes Day on November 14th was "Nurses make the difference", with the aim to stress the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes, …
Remembering the full hearts of three colleagues killed in Yemen
ICRC’s global family was devastated to learn of the deaths of three colleagues after several explosions rocked the airport in Aden, Yemen on 30 December. Hamid Al-Qadami, Ahmed Wazir and Saidi …
Ethiopia: Responding to humanitarian needs of people affected by violence and COVID-19
Facts and figures: January to December 2020 In 2020, the ICRC's humanitarian activities mainly focused on responding to two major crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and fighting in Northern …
Stories from Maguindanao: How protracted conflicts affect civilian lives
Families in Maguindanao face instability wrought by protracted armed conflicts and the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of families in Maguindanao , Southern Philippines were forced to flee several times …
Beirut blast: ICRC response, until December 2020
The explosion, which shook Beirut on August 4th, left over 200 people dead and over 6000 injured. On top of a spiraling economic crisis and a raging coronavirus pandemic, Lebanon was already in a …
Work with Us – Armed Forces and Non-state armed groups delegate
Maintaining a dialogue with militaries and armed groups is an integral part of our operations around the world to encourage the awareness and compliance to the laws of armed conflict and other …
Work with Us – Police and Security Forces Delegate
Engaging in dialogue with people who carry arms and use force – including the military, police and security forces – is an integral part of its operations around the world. If you’re a mid- to …
Azerbaijan: ICRC response to escalation and COVID-19
Throughout 2020, the ICRC offices in Baku and Barda continued to deliver an effective humanitarian response to people affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict . During the year, the outbreak of the …
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict: Lives Stormed by Psychological Suffering
“My son turned one on the very first day of war. We had laid the table and had a birthday cake to celebrate.” A birthday that will live long in Narine's memory, for all the wrong reasons. The …
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