Interview of ICRC economic adviser Claude Voillat
Claude Voillat, Economic Adviser of the International Committee of the Red Cross, was interviewed during his visit in Beijing, China this April. He answered the following questions: Why is the ICRC …
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Going Local, Going Safely: the localization agenda and security risk management
Equateur province, Saba Saba. Cassava plantation planted with the help of the ICRC, and managed by volunteers of the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and local associations. …
Jordan: Launch of the Professional Standards for Protection Work
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) held the regional launch of the third edition of the Professional Standards for Protection Work in Amman on 25 June with the participation of …
Roots of Restraint: The rules of war and how to influence behaviour in conflict
More armed groups have emerged in the last seven years than in the previous 70. So how do you influence them to respect the rules of war? This was the subject of discussion at the Royal United …
Syria: Tens of thousands in Daraa are in harm’s way
27-06-2018 Geneva/Damascus (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned about the safety of tens of thousands of civilians caught in the line of fire or fleeing …
Cities at war: “More sophisticated” understanding of urban conflict essential
The critical importance of the laws of war and the accountability of States pursuing or supporting military campaigns in urban centres topped the agenda at a parliamentary event held in London this …
Myanmar: In Rakhine, placing people at the centre
Strengthening communities Khine Nu, a mother of six children, is worried about the monsoon season that looms ahead. Her house was washed away during Cyclone Mora in May 2017. Though neighbours helped …
Reuniting children with their loved ones in 2017
The International Committee of the Red Cross in Liberia supports the Liberia National Red Cross Society activities, helps the authorities in national implementation of the international humanitarian …
Third United Nations conference to review progress made in the implementation of the programme of action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects
Statement The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) would like to thank you for the opportunity to present its views at this Review Conference and to share its perspective as a humanitarian …
Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, ECOSOC HAS General Debate
Statement The ICRC welcomes the resolution to be adopted today by ECOSOC and the progress made this year. We welcome the discussions stimulated in the Humanitarian Affairs Segment: as the …
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