Hope and fear fill the West Bank’s silent markets
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 …
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Philippines: How Jubaida revived her small business
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 …
Crisis within a crisis: Mental health distress rises due to COVID-19
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 …
Note on Protection of Migrants in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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 …
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ICRC condemns attacks causing civilian deaths and injuries
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 …
Contacting the ICRC archives
General archives The ICRC's general archives are composed of operational, diplomatic and institutional files that differentiate them from the so-called "Agency" archives, which contain individual and …
Imminent entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is a truly historic achievement
Video Statement to United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Delivered by Mr. Peter Maurer, …
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Civilians bearing brunt of surge in violence
02-10-2020 Geneva (ICRC) – As the recent escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict worsens, civilians are bearing the brunt of the surge in violence, the International Committee of the Red Cross …
Egypt: Facts and Figures Jan - Dec 2019
In Egypt, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) assists people affected by conflict and violence including from the broader region, promotes international humanitarian law (IHL), and …
COVID-19: Timely support to prisons continues across Bangladesh
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Bangladesh continues to work with the Prisons Directorate to strengthen and consolidate the support to prisons in view of COVID-19 . As part of …
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