ICRC deplores attack on civilians in Sulu
28-01-2019 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) deplores the loss of life and injuries to civilians that resulted from yesterday's twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu province, southern …
28-01-2019 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) deplores the loss of life and injuries to civilians that resulted from yesterday's twin explosions in Jolo, Sulu province, southern …
ICRC Statement to UN Security Council Open Debate "Addressing the impacts of climate-related disasters on international peace and security" as delivered by Robert Mardini, Permanent Observer to …
Towards respecting and implementing international humanitarian law International humanitarian law (IHL) affords protection to people and property in armed conflict, but only if its rules are properly …
In the last 26 years, 53-year-old Sherengol has survived the war in Afghanistan, lived as a refugee in Pakistan, moved back, lost a child to illness, become her family's sole breadwinner and started …
Life has been a constant challenge for 50-year-old Johura Khatun since her husband died. A resident of the Chakmarkul area in Cox's Bazar, Johura was already struggling to support her family of nine, …
Migrants arriving in Colombia become part of the vulnerable population affected by conflict and violence. Migrating should not endanger anybody's life or dignity. However, the conflict and violence …
The Buni Yadi shelter project The grim reality of homecoming Hope comes in many forms. For the people of Buni Yadi, hope came in the shape of houses. Houses that replaced the ones they had lost at …
The Advanced IHL Learning Series are addressed to lecturers and trainers who wish to be abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …
23-01-2019 Kabul (ICRC) – A record number of disabled Afghans – more than 12,000 people – sought assistance for the first time in 2018 at physical rehabilitation centres run by the International …
A statement from Fabrizio Carboni, the regional director for the Near and Middle East for the ICRC, on the agreement to release and transfer conflict-related detainees in Yemen. Geneva (ICRC) – It is …
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