ICRC appoints new director-general
Geneva (ICRC) – The Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has appointed Robert Mardini to the post of director-general. Born and raised in Lebanon and educated in …
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Ethiopia: Impact of explosive weapons in populated areas
31-10-2019 African Union state members and experts assess humanitarian impact of explosive weapons in populated areas Addis Ababa (ICRC) – A seminar on addressing effects of the use explosive weapons …
Ethiopia: ICRC and ERCS reach displaced households with cash assistance
The ICRC and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) jointly reached 4,843 households displaced by ethnic violence in Moyale woreda (Somali and Oromia regions) with cash assistance. According to …
150 Years of the International Review of the Red Cross
Dating back to 1869, the International Review of the Red Cross is the world's oldest publication devoted to international humanitarian law, policy and action. Highlighting the role of the Review in …
Mental health: Just as important as physical health
War and violence destroy communities and countries all over the world, and have a devastating impact on the mental health of millions of people. When traumas are invisible, they can be easily …
Between walls and rumours: women on the margins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Mazyuna in her bedroom. Her son is imprisoned for life, but she keeps an empty bed for him next to hers. Several years ago she had a stroke that made her lose her eyesight. For four years she has …
Pages - 150 years of the International Review of the Red Cross
Dating back to 1869, the International Review of the Red Cross is the world's oldest publication devoted to international humanitarian law, policy and action. Highlighting the role of the Review in …
In the Fight: Humanity and Tribal Conflict
In the Fight: Humanity and Tribal Conflict is a multimedia exhibition that shares stories of resilience amid warfare in the remote peaks and valleys of Papua New Guinea's highlands. This is a journey …
Great Zimbabwe University heading to Arusha
Carl Muropa, Kundiso Charmaine Rusike and Ashley Muza representing Great Zimbabwe University won the 13th edition of the Zimbabwe National IHL Moot Court Competition held at the High Court of …
Joint statement by the Republic of South Africa and the ICRC on International Humanitarian Law
Joint statement by the Republic of South Africa and the ICRC on the occasion of the 19th annual regional seminar on International Humanitarian Law Government representatives from twelve Southern …
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