The ICRC in Kosovo: January to December 2017
Missing people The ICRC supports the families of missing people in their quest to ascertain the fate and whereabouts of their missing relatives. It promotes its mandate, history and activities to …
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Sri Lanka: A family torn apart for nearly three decades is reunited
Countless people die during an armed conflict. Many are separated from their families and loved ones. There are others who go missing. The armed conflict in Sri Lanka between the Government and the …
The sad story of Sana’a
Ibrahim, 10, walks through the debris of a building destroyed by a previous airstrike in Sana’a. Yehia Arhab/EPA for ICRC This wide pitch serves as a football field for these children who escaped the …
International Review of the Red Cross - Detention: Addressing the human cost
The International Review of the Red Cross is pleased to announce the online launch of its new edition “ Detention: Addressing the human cost ”. In drawing attention to the ongoing challenges …
Ukraine: In 2017, ICRC helped thousands of people affected by Donbas conflict
In 2017, the ICRC continued to help the most vulnerable people affected by the conflict , residing along the contact line in Donbas. We provided food, water, hygiene products and other basic …
“There is no room for error”: Training on safe disposal of explosive ordnances in Ethiopia
Before starting their practical exercises, trainees receive a briefing from John Sorbo, the ICRC’s regional weapon contamination manager. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / Alemayehu Takele Trainees rehearse …
Our work in Armenia in 2017
In Armenia, the ICRC focuses on civilians living in exposed communities along the international border, missing people and their families, mine victims and people deprived of their liberty. We also …
Yemen: In major breakthrough, ICRC visits conflict-related detainees in Aden
11-02-2018 Sana'a/Aden/Geneva (ICRC) – In an important breakthrough that will allow many families to know the fate of missing loved ones, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has just …
Cyber Dimension of Humanitarian Action in Cities
©ICRC On 11 February 2018, the ICRC and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) jointly organized a side-event entitled the 'Cyber Dimension of Humanitarian Action …
Nigeria: ICRC facilitates hand-over of 13 released persons
10-02-2018 Abuja/Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today facilitated the handover – from the armed opposition to the Nigerian military – of ten women police officers …
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