Global trends of war and their humanitarian impacts
Statement A perfect storm of converging trends in global warfare is changing how the ICRC needs to think about helping those caught in conflict. ICRC President Peter Maurer addresses the National …
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Cash in conflict debate gains momentum in London this week
The debate surrounding cash assistance in conflict is back on the agenda this week, as Cash Week 2018 gets under way in London. A series of events and workshops are taking place across the capital, …
Kachin: Relief trickles in with water supply system at IDP camp
Imagine walking for more than an hour just to get your daily fill of clean drinking water. For the internally displaced people (IDP) living in a camp in Myanmar's Kachin State, this was a part of …
Nigeria: Health worker Hauwa Mohammed Liman executed in captivity
16-10-2018 Abuja/Geneva (ICRC) – A second health worker held hostage in Nigeria has been murdered. It's utterly devastating that we have to write that sentence. The International Committee of the Red …
The National Society Investment Alliance
Overview The National Society Investment Alliance is a pooled funding mechanism providing flexible, multi-year financing and support for the development of National Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Remembering the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s role during Iran-Iraq War
15-10-2018 “Repatriation Flight” exhibits a history of humanitarian services of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement It's been over 30 years since the Iran-Iraq war came to an end. …
Indonesia: Asia Regional Conference on humanitarian negotiation and access
From 8 to 9 March 2018, over 120 participants from 18 countries gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia for the Regional Conference on Humanitarian Action and Negotiation in Asia organized in conjunction with …
Nigeria: With 24-hour deadline looming, ICRC makes urgent public appeal to release endangered healthcare workers
Geneva/Abuja (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is making an urgent public appeal to the Nigerian Government and to communities and individuals with influence to work toward …
Mosul: New physical rehabilitation centre gives hope to amputees
14-10-2018 Mosul (ICRC): A new physical rehabilitation centre was opened in Mosul on 14 October 2018. Constructed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Ninawa Physical …
Lebanon: How Samir’s life was injected with health and happiness
In July 2018, Samir arrived at the emergency room of Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH) with an unbearable abdominal pain. Unable to afford treatment, the Palestinian refugee from Syria, would …
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