COVID-19: Preparedness and response in detention
Safeguarding the health of detainees, staff and communities. COVID-19 poses challenges in places of detention, given the specific vulnerabilities of detainees and difficulty of containing outbreaks …
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COVID-19: Authorities must protect health of detainees, staff and ultimately surrounding communities
06-04-2020 Geneva (ICRC) – Detaining authorities around the world who have not yet taken measures to prevent and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 inside places of detention are urged to do so …
Somalia: Critical juncture to curb spread of COVID-19 and save lives
04-04-2020 Nairobi (ICRC)— Somalia is at a critical juncture where immediate action can still curb the spread of COVID-19 and save lives. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply …
Humanity after life: Respecting and Protecting the Dead
When people die during armed conflicts, situations of violence falling below the threshold of armed conflict, disasters, or while migrating, their bodies must be handled respectfully and with …
Influencing Behaviour To Prevent Human Suffering
This is an updated policy paper on the ICRC’s prevention approach. It provides a snapshot of our current practice and reflections, which will help internal and external staff members, experts, and …
Poster: How to Prepare a 0.1% Chlorine Solution
Chlorine is an effective disinfectant against influenza viruses. It is available in many countries. It is widely used to disinfect surfaces and objects. This poster provides an overview on the …
COVID-19: ICRC activities in Brazil and the Southern Cone in the face of the pandemic
Humanitarian work cannot be put on hold. That is why the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay has adopted self-protection …
Syria: Amid concerns over COVID-19, risk of weapon contamination should not be forgotten
Statement As the international day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is marked worldwide on 4 April, the entire world is rightfully concerned with and focused on the outbreak of …
All in this together: How we’re responding to COVID-19 in ILOT
In Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, we’re working hard to ensure we retain our operational capability to respond to developments in the conflict and the pandemic. Restrictions on movement and the …
Our call to action for Colombia: 2020
Humanitarian challenges Colombia lives a difficult reality in which thousands of people still live in the midst of armed conflict and violence. These are our calls to action in relation to four of …
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