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The search for missing persons, including victims of enforced disappearance
This report, available in the download box below, lays out the discussions and conclusions of a workshop co-organised in Jordan in September 2019 by the ICRC and swisspeace. It contains …
Webinar: "New life, new normal" by Smaratungga Buddhist College and ICRC
As follow up to the collaboration between the ICRC and the Buddhist community in Indonesia in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic , the ICRC co-organized another webinar with Smaratungga Buddhist …
Armenia/Azerbaijan: ICRC worried about safety of civilians and ready to act as neutral intermediary
14-07-2020 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned about the humanitarian impact of reported military activity along the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, …
COVID-19 response in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania
Facts and figures With the onset of the COVID-19 crisis mid-March, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) adjusted its ongoing humanitarian response and support in the region. Working in …
Updated Commentary brings fresh insights on continued relevance of Geneva Conventions for treatment of prisoners of war
On 16 June 2020, the ICRC hosted a webinar to launch the updated Commentary on the Third Geneva Conventions. An expert panel discussed the Commentary’s main findings on key humanitarian issues …
Nigeria operational update: Helping vulnerable communities adjust to COVID-19 economic impact
April - June 2020 In March 2020, the ICRC quickly adapted its operations in Nigeria to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic . It ensured that people affected by the armed conflict continue …
25 years after the sorrow of Srebrenica, 8,372 lives remembered
Twenty five years ago, Srebrenica, a small town in eastern Bosnia, was the centre of suffering and sorrow. 11 July is the anniversary of a tragedy that saw 8,372 people killed and many more forced to …
ICRC report: Climate change and conflict are a cruel combo that stalk the world’s most vulnerable
09-07-2020 Countries affected by conflict are also disproportionately impacted by climate change , a double threat that pushes people out of their homes, disrupts food production, cuts off supplies, …
Seven things you need to know about climate change and conflict
A new ICRC report, When rain turns to dust , explores how countries enduring conflict are disproportionately affected by climate change and climate variability.* Here are seven things you need to …
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