Not a Target: EU - ICRC campaign in Sweden
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), supported by the European Union (EU) and in collaboration with the Swedish Red Cross, will be broadcasting a short film on the risks to …
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In the Fight: ICRC exhibition at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
ICRC brings stories of strength and resilience in Papua New Guinea to the foyer of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 'In the Fight: Humanity and Tribal Conflict' , a multimedia …
Gender-sensitive reintegration in context
Statement Open briefing of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Remarks by Dr. Cordula Droege, ICRC chief legal officer Thank you for inviting the ICRC to join this important briefing. In my remarks …
Helping vulnerable displaced people in Burkina Faso
01-11-2019 Ouagadougou - Fighting in the Sahel , centre-north and north regions of Burkina Faso has forced thousands of people from their homes in recent weeks . In Soum province (Sahel), hundreds of …
Reality for IDPs is messy and complex: We must work together to understand and address their needs
Statement to UN General Assembly Third Committee, General discussion on refugees, returnees, and internally displaced persons As delivered by Humanitarian Affairs Adviser, Ms. Allanah Kjellgren …
ICRC appoints new director-general
Geneva (ICRC) – The Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has appointed Robert Mardini to the post of director-general. Born and raised in Lebanon and educated in …
Ethiopia: Impact of explosive weapons in populated areas
31-10-2019 African Union state members and experts assess humanitarian impact of explosive weapons in populated areas Addis Ababa (ICRC) – A seminar on addressing effects of the use explosive weapons …
Ethiopia: ICRC and ERCS reach displaced households with cash assistance
The ICRC and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) jointly reached 4,843 households displaced by ethnic violence in Moyale woreda (Somali and Oromia regions) with cash assistance. According to …
150 Years of the International Review of the Red Cross
Dating back to 1869, the International Review of the Red Cross is the world's oldest publication devoted to international humanitarian law, policy and action. Highlighting the role of the Review in …
Mental health: Just as important as physical health
War and violence destroy communities and countries all over the world, and have a devastating impact on the mental health of millions of people. When traumas are invisible, they can be easily …
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