Humanity in Action 2022
Humanity in Action provides an at-a-glance guide to how we helped and protected victims of armed conflict and other violence in 2022. It provides facts and figures on our programmes around the world …
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Burkina Faso – food, water and health care are scarce
Many people fleeing the armed violence in Burkina Faso have sought refuge in the town of Fada N'Gourma, which is located some 220 km east of the country’s capital. The east of Burkina Faso is one of …
Regulating autonomous weapons: “The Caribbean States have an important role to play”
Statement by Sophie Orr, Regional Director of the International Committee of the Red Cross for the Americas, during the CARICOM Conference on The Human Impacts of Autonomous Weapons, Port of Spain, …
IHL in action: Respect for the law on the battlefield
IHL in action: Respect for the law on the battlefield from ICRC on Vimeo . On 27 September 2017, the ICRC launched the "IHL in Action: Respect for the Law on the Battlefield " platform, which …
Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and Figures January to June 2023
Through its permanent presence in Israel and the Occupied Territories (ILOT) since 1967, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been working to alleviate the suffering of people …
Kenya Fatwa Council Chairman holds dialogue with ICRC Nairobi leadership
The Kenya Fatwa Council is an important Sunni Muslim body that is slowly gaining immense influence on the Muslims in the country and shaping their thinking and acceptance of various organizations …
Pakistan: Four decades of empowering people with disabilities
For over four decades, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been helping to change lives in Pakistan through its Physical Rehabilitation Programme (PRP). With a mission to support …
Armenia/Azerbaijan: Evacuating the wounded, delivering humanitarian relief
Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes, leaving behind their belongings and livelihoods, and require support. The humanitarian situation for those who remain is precarious: people need …
Restoring family links: the agony of separation and the joy of reunification
(Cairo, ICRC) Family separation can be one of the most difficult things a person can endure. Losing contact and not knowing the fate of a loved one can cause immense suffering to people. Every year, …
Mozambique: communities return to their areas of origin with urgent basic needs
The armed conflict in Cabo Delgado continues to exact a toll on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian consequences linked to displacement, the destruction of infrastructure and loss of …
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