ICRC's activities in Sabah
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent and neutral organization. Together with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS), it has been working in Sabah since 2013, …
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Fifty years of humanitarian work in the occupied Palestinian territory
Over the past fifty years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been able to bring about a difference in many people's lives through its activities and programmes. The ICRC has …
Our work with you: 50 years of humanitarian work
Jamal Qawariq, 49, is a Palestinian farmer from Awarta village, near Nablus. Qawariq worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross between 2007 and 2010, when the organisation developed an …
Gaza: facts and figures 2016
Much was achieved in Gaza in 2016 with families, farmers, detainees, youth, journalists, academics, children, and partners in humanitarian action. As we continue the journey this year, we take a …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Two Red Cross members released
15-06-2017 Kinshasa (ICRC) – The two members of a team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) who were abducted in the morning of Wednesday, 7 June, between Kirumba and Beni, near …
Acquiring and Analysing Data in Support of Evidence-based Decisions: A Guide for Humanitarian Work
Gathering and analysing data – to study the consequences of crises and carry out activities in response – is an essential element of humanitarian work. It helps to ensure the relevance and …
Ethiopia: Police trained in first aid, humanitarian principles
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ICRC) - Twenty-eight members of the Addis Ababa police force received first-aid training to give them the skills needed to save lives in emergency situations. The five-day …
Syria: ICRC condemns attack on humanitarian convoy
Damascus/Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) strongly condemns an attack on Saturday against a humanitarian convoy on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria that wounded a …
Pushing back against sexual violence
Sexual violence continues to be widespread in armed conflict and other situations of violence. As a response, the ICRC remains committed to strengthening its efforts to prevent sexual violence and …
Saving lives through first aid
During an incident, police and military officers are often the first to arrive at the scene. Equipping the first responders with first aid skills would enable them to provide immediate help to the …
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