Venezuela: Working together with communities
In the second quarter of 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to address the needs of people affected by armed violence in the states of Caracas, Miranda, Bolívar, …
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Addressing sexual violence: A global priority (Asia-Pacific in focus)
The ICRC is a neutral and independent humanitarian organization that works to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other violence. Sexual violence is all too common in …
Afghanistan: People suffer as spending capacity shrinks and prices rise
A deepening economic crisis, fueled by decades of conflicts, is affecting the people of Afghanistan on many different levels. In August 2021, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) took control of …
Request for Tender RFTGVA22/00123 Forensic Genetic Laboratory Services
Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to launch a Request for Tender in connection with the following project: Provision of DNA Analysis Services for Missing …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 83 children separated by armed conflict finally reunited with their loved ones
07-07-2022 Kalemie (ICRC) – 83 children, aged between five and 19, were reunited with their families in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The children had lost contact with their loved ones …
Request For Launching Framework Agreement for Purchase of General Trucks All Wheel Drive to support ICRC Assistance
Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to launch a Request for Tender in connection with the following project: Framework Agreement for Purchase of General …
Request For Launching Framework Agreement for Tractor trucks to support ICRC Assistance
Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to launch a Request for Tender in connection with the following project: Framework Agreement for Purchase of Tractor …
Yemen: Women and girls struggle to access essential healthcare
Sana’a (ICRC) – Eight years into the armed conflict in Yemen, violence, economic hardship and deteriorating health services and health infrastructure increasingly keep women and girls from being able …
North Sinai: Egyptian Red Crescent and ICRC provide humanitarian assistance to thousands of households
05-07-2022 Cairo (ICRC / ERC) –The Egyptian Red Crescent Society (ERCS), in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), concluded the distribution of 370 tons of food aid to …
What is international humanitarian law?
International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly or …
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