ICRC 2019 photo competition
Struggle for a better future: Overcoming crippling unemployment in Gaza and West Bank The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is happy to announce 2019 edition of its photo competition. …
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: finding common ground in respect of the dead
"Would you believe me if I said that I feel jealous when I see parents visiting the graves of their sons? I keep asking myself: 'don't I deserve even this?'" Ashot's* son fought in last year's …
Trainings on de-escalation of violence at healthcare facilities
The ICRC along with its partners conducted a detailed research study on the patterns of violence against healthcare in Karachi. The report can be accessed here . One of the findings of the report was …
ICRC Director positions open for application
The ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent organization, whose humanitarian mission is to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict, and to promote respect for international …
Venezuela: Kneading dreams amidst breads, pastries and biscuits
―"Go for it!" This was Isangeli's husband´s response when she asked him what he thought about her training to become a baker. She had been keen to learn for a while, but didn't have the money to pay …
ICRC, NBC Left Field explore plight of families of missing migrants in new series
19-02-2019 "The Missing" is the humanitarian organization's first collaboration with NBC News' experimental video unit, NBC Left Field The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and NBC News …
Inspiring women working to improve people’s lives
Women have had and continue to have a tremendous impact in humanitarian work. Within the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), women risk their lives in war zones, visit detainees in …
Urban warfare and violence
… directly and can be forced to leave their jobs and flee. Run for your life As … basics of life – water, food, health care, jobs, education and decent accommodation – …
Celebrating Ramadan amidst Aleppo's destruction
… and herbal teas. Many in Aleppo lost their jobs during the war and are trying to make a …
Statement from ICRC's head of health: COVID-19 crisis underlines a chasm
… workers are safe and able to carry out their jobs is crucial for stemming the spread of …
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