As part of its ongoing IHL online course for senior humanitarian practitioners and policy-makers (7 September – 9 October 2020), the ICRC hosted a Webinar on "Non-State Armed Groups: People, Power, …
Last week, we assisted more than 16’600 people in the remote area of Maruwa Hills, SouthSudan. The recent armed violence in Jonglei and Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) forced tens of …
07-10-2020 Geneva (ICRC/IFRC) – Half of all respondents – 51 percent – in a seven-country survey said that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected their mental health, an International …
The International Committee of the Red Cross, Regional IHL department in Cairo, would like to thank all those who have shown interest in the activities that aim to support and promote understanding …
Statement Statement to Virtual Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in the Central African Republic organized by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) As …
Tawfiq Al-Halawani, a shop owner in the Old City of Jerusalem, says fear of the virus, preventive measures and suspension of salaries have decimated the local economy. “Merchants living in East …
Sporadic armed clashes and the COVID-19 pandemic slowed down Jubaida's business, but she has thought of new ways to earn additional income. Jubaida Alon, 49, is proud of her sari-sari store. After …
Today the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launch a new report detailing an escalation of psychological distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and tabling critical actions needed …
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, states are facing an unprecedented public health challenge, which has forced them to adopt stringent measures. Against this backdrop, the management of migratory …
04-10-2020 Geneva (ICRC) – As the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict escalates, a surge in attacks using heavy explosive weaponry on populated areas is taking a deadly toll on civilians, the International …
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