Jordan: Facts and figures, January to December 2018
In 2018, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Jordan continued to support vulnerable host communities and Syrian refugees alike, by providing assistance and strengthening their …
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Pakistan: Essay writing contest focuses on violence against health care
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Pakistan brings to you the 6th edition of the annual Bilingual Essay Writing Competition. In line with the theme of protection of human life and …
Myanmar: Born without limbs, she scaled great heights with resolve
The task was challenging since fitting someone with even two prostheses can be tricky, and Ma Hla Aye had to get four! But through her courage and strength, she learned to use the four new limbs in …
23rd course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and policy makers
The ICRC's 23rd course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and policymakers is designed to acquaint participants with the international rules, principles, and …
Venezuela: Support for the most vulnerable and those affected by violence
2018 newsletter The year 2018 posed enormous challenges for the ICRC´s work in Venezuela due to the difficult economic and social situation that the country is experiencing. The organization helped …
Experts from over 15 nations attend round-table on humanitarian mine action
15-03-2019 A three-day international round-table on “Humanitarian mine action, challenges and best practices” was organized in Tehran from 12 to 14 March 2019. Tehran (ICRC) – Experts from national …
Supporting the future of Syria and the region
Statement Brussels III conference, 12-14 March 2019, speech by ICRC President, Peter Maurer Syria is going through a period of transition with immense challenges. The fighting continues in some parts …
Kuwait: ICRC discusses impact of armed conflict on mental health, urges to address unmet needs
Kuwait (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross is participating in the Middle East Psychological Association’s conference from 14 to 16 March in Kuwait, to discuss the impact of armed …
Dignified management of the dead: Aid workers draw lessons from Indonesia quake
It has been five months since an earthquake and ensuing tsunami and soil liquefactions caused havoc in several parts of Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi. But the gruesome scenes of death and destruction …
China: Hong Kong moot brings Asian perspective into International Humanitarian Law
The 17th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot for Asia Pacific region, co-organized by the international Committee of the Red Cross and the Hong Kong Red Cross, concluded in Hong Kong. …
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