ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict
As we approach the end of 2024, we reflect on a horrifying number: 120. More than 120 armed conflicts rage across the globe today. While only a few capture global attention, millions of people …
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Information for people affected by the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank
We acknowledge that your current situation is incredibly dangerous and distressing for you and your loved ones. We are very sorry you are experiencing this. Please know that the International …
Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh
15-12-2024 Cairo (ICRC) – The renowned International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Regional Arabic Course successfully concluded on Tuesday 9 December 2024 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, bringing together …
Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people?
As steps are underway to chart Syria’s future, it is crucial to prioritize the need of tens of thousands of families to know the fate and whereabouts of their missing loved ones. Since the start of …
Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers
13-12-2024 The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria. “In the past 13 years, the ICRC has …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: Key Facts and Figures (7 October 2023 - 30 April 2025)
Nineteen months since the devastating violence on 07 October 2023, hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza persist. The violence continues to exact an immense human toll. …
Do you have a missing family member in Syria?
Contact your closest Red Cross or Red Crescent office. We can only register and follow up on your cases from the country you are currently living in. If you are in Syria, call the ICRC at 093 603 36 …
Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA)
12-12-2024 Geneva, 12 December 2024 – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to announce that 7.3 million Swiss francs were transferred today to the National Society …
Ahead of the Storm: ICRC’s Innovative Forecasting in Somalia
This case study highlights the ICRC’s anticipatory approach to mitigating climate-induced disasters in Somalia, a country trapped in cycles of drought and flooding exacerbated by climate change. In …
Honey and Hope: Securing Yemen’s Beekeeping Livelihoods
Yemen’s historical beekeeping industry, a vital livelihood for around 100,000 households, faces severe threats from conflict and climate change. Honey production has declined by 20–25% in hotter …
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