Our work in Armenia in 2017
In Armenia, the ICRC focuses on civilians living in exposed communities along the international border, missing people and their families, mine victims and people deprived of their liberty. We also …
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“There is no room for error”: Training on safe disposal of explosive ordnances in Ethiopia
Before starting their practical exercises, trainees receive a briefing from John Sorbo, the ICRC’s regional weapon contamination manager. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / Alemayehu Takele Trainees rehearse …
Ukraine: In 2017, ICRC helped thousands of people affected by Donbas conflict
In 2017, the ICRC continued to help the most vulnerable people affected by the conflict , residing along the contact line in Donbas. We provided food, water, hygiene products and other basic …
International Review of the Red Cross - Detention: Addressing the human cost
The International Review of the Red Cross is pleased to announce the online launch of its new edition “ Detention: Addressing the human cost ”. In drawing attention to the ongoing challenges …
The sad story of Sana’a
Ibrahim, 10, walks through the debris of a building destroyed by a previous airstrike in Sana’a. Yehia Arhab/EPA for ICRC This wide pitch serves as a football field for these children who escaped the …
Sri Lanka: A family torn apart for nearly three decades is reunited
Countless people die during an armed conflict. Many are separated from their families and loved ones. There are others who go missing. The armed conflict in Sri Lanka between the Government and the …
The ICRC in Kosovo: January to December 2017
Missing people The ICRC supports the families of missing people in their quest to ascertain the fate and whereabouts of their missing relatives. It promotes its mandate, history and activities to …
On the front line of health care in Mali
Like other health care facilities in Mali, Gao regional hospital effectively collapsed when various armed groups took control of the north in 2012. With the ICRC's involvement and support, the …
Libya’s triangle of tragedy: Urban violence, vast displacement, perilous migration
16-02-2018 Geneva/Munich (ICRC) – As Libya enters its eighth year of conflict, the humanitarian situation of the population is relentlessly deteriorating amid persistent armed conflict, violence and …
Mali: People with disabilities brave the odds
People with disabilities are among the most vulnerable in the population of Mali. Adequate physical rehabilitation services are few and far between, especially since the armed conflict and growing …
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