Global security in a polycentric world
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC , during the Conference on International Security (Moscow). It is a great privilege to be here today. Thank you to the Government of Russia, and …
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ICRC President says conflicts more complex, still killing too many civilians
04-04-2018 MOSCOW (ICRC) – The changing nature of conflict is blurring the lines between military and civilian, ICRC President Peter Maurer said on Wednesday, noting the devastating consequences of …
Learning from scratch in Tajikistan
At 16, Maruf had to learn to write again – with his left hand. He lost the right one after a cartridge he picked up exploded. In Tajikistan, people living along the borders with Afghanistan and …
The ICRC and Belt and Road Initiative
Patricia Danzi, ICRC's Regional Director for Africa, says ICRC can bring a humanitarian perspective to the Belt and Road Initiative. ICRC has been present in some of the Belt and Road countries for …
ICRC action in Africa
Interview of Patrica Danzi Patricia Danzi, ICRC's Regional Director for Africa, says 40% or more of ICRC operations are in Africa. The geographical focuses of ICRC in Africa includes Lake Chad …
Briefing on humanitarian situation in Middle East
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer , President of the ICRC, during the Conference on International Security in Moscow When I became ICRC President in 2012, countries in the broader Middle East were …
Not a target!
The European Union, ICRC and Belgium Red Cross message For a period of two weeks, from 18 April to 1 May 2018, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), supported by the European …
The troubling (and rising) human toll in Gaza
05-04-2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned about the human toll of the violence on the border of Gaza and Israel, in particular, the high number of casualties. On 30 …
Papua New Guinea: Responding to needs in earthquake affected areas
The ICRC Mt Hagen team make their way to Hela Province to repair broken water systems at Koroba District Hospital and Fugwe Health Centre. The earthquake destroyed vital infrastructure as seen along …
Australia: The hidden cost of conflict
Responding to mental health and psychosocial needs Conflict and violence destroy communities all over the world and can have a devastating impact on the mental health of millions of people. One of …
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