Thailand: Small businesses, big hopes
A micro-economic initiative done right Losing a loved one is not only a huge emotional blow, but can also threaten the family’s survival if the deceased happened to be the sole breadwinner in the …
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Sudan: Critical needs in Darfur, southern Sudan, where ICRC will increase assistance
11-01-2018 Khartoum/Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will increase its field assistance activities in Sudan's Darfur region in 2018, returning to an area where …
Voices from a forgotten conflict in Central African Republic
“We live in constant fear” Up to a fifth of the Central African Republic's (CAR) five million population have fled their homes because of fighting or violence, and are today living as displaced …
Assisting with the basics of life in Central African Republic
Roughly, 1,850 people are currently residing at Mbella camp in Central African Republic. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / Christophe da Silva The ICRC distributes rations, assesses the nutritional status of …
Rakhine: Tens of thousands helped despite challenges
Coordinated attacks took place in Rakhine State of Myanmar in August 2017, leading to violence that continued for months. The state, which is the poorest in Myanmar, witnessed large-scale destruction …
Confidentiality Q&A
In a social media age when each of us can denounce violations, ICRC's confidential approach saves lives. The ICRC works on the ground in conflict zones. We provide people caught up in the fighting …
Central African Republic: Violence Fuels “Neglected Humanitarian Tragedy,” with Half of Population in Need of Aid
16-01-2018 Bangui/Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns that humanitarian conditions in the Central African Republic (CAR) are rapidly deteriorating, with half of …
Somalia: Preventive care using radio
Mogadishu’s skyline as seen from the top of a building in Waberi area along Maka Al-Mukarama road. The airwaves are filled with over 20 local radio stations. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / Abdikarim Mohamed …
Philippines: Discussions on the relevance of Islamic Law and IHL in addressing challenges in armed conflict
To encourage further support in upholding the protection of civilians and human dignity during times of armed conflict in the Philippines, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) …
False allegations: ICRC condemns video showing cash in trunks
A video showing the illegitimate use of the ICRC emblem on storage trunks holding cash has popped up on social media periodically over the last two years, including in early 2018. We want the …
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