Microeconomic Initiatives – Economic Security
A brief introduction to our microeconomic initiatives, such as productive grants, vocational training and microcredit. Read how these initiatives help people affected by conflict to earn a living or …
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Council of delegates
Every two years the ICRC, the International Federation, and the 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies meet in the Council of Delegates of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent …
African Union : IPSS and ICRC sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance partnership
The ICRC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) on 17 December 2019, at the IPSS Headquarters in Addis Ababa. The agreement was signed by Dr. …
African Union Chairperson assures ICRC of strengthened partnership
The African Union Commission Chairperson, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, accepted the letter of credentials of Mr. Bruce Mokaya Orina, incoming Head of the ICRC delegation to the African Union, on 5 …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: hundreds of people in dire situation after military operations in South Kivu
18-12-2019 Geneva/Kinshasa (ICRC) – When the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced, on 8 December, that they had captured a group of over 1,800 people in the Kalehe …
ICRC and Grundfos sign partnership for operational impact
On December 17, 2019, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Grundfos, one of the world's top pump – and water solutions providers, officially signed an agreement that will gather …
Turkey’s first lady and Turkish Red Crescent Society President visit Red Cross/Red Crescent Museum in Geneva
Geneva (ICRC) - Turkey's first lady along with the president of the Turkish Red Crescent Society toured the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum the same week Geneva hosted the Global …
Gaza: corn on the corniche
Fadi al-Omari, 26, brings hot drinks to the tables of customers in his cafeteria overlooking Gaza’s corniche. They cost just 1 to 2 shekels each. Abed Zagout/ ICRC 2019 Youngsters spend their free …
Principled humanitarian action relies on trust
Statement Statement to 74th Session of UN General Assembly, 49th plenary meeting, item 71: "Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, …
Moscow: 100 commanders attend biggest seminar in the world on rules of war
From 7 to 12 October 2019, 100 high-ranking officers, from over 70 countries, came together in Moscow, Russia, to participate in the biggest seminar in the world on rules of war. Called the Senior …
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