Statement by ICRC President, Peter Maurer
Impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations (IDPs, refugees, migrants) AU Peace and Security Council 921st Session Impact of COVID19 on Vulnerable Populations (IDPs, Refugees, Migrants) Statement by …
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Cameroon: Preventing a pandemic amid a crisis
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the North West and South West regions are facing new challenges following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Cameroon. I am afraid of the COVID-19 because if it …
COVID-19: ICRC's donations help penitentiary system of the state of Ceará produce 44,000 masks
28-04-2020 The donation includes sewing machines and cleaning and sanitation products for three state detention centres Brasilia (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) donated …
COVID-19: Authorities in Asia and the Pacific should do more to include migrants in their response
29-04-2020 GENEVA (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) calls on governments to systematically include migrants, irrespective of legal status, in their programmes and policies …
Religious and community leaders play pivotal role in relaying critical information on COVID-19
This Ramadan is different in Gaza, as it is for the rest of the world. The religious leaders here have been busy trying to ensure that the faithful follow the safety guidelines and social distancing …
ICRC writing competition IV: Tackling COVID-19
The International Committee of the Red Cross is proud to organize for the fourth time a writing competition in Arabic to engage the Arabic speaking scholars on relevant IHL discussions and to provide …
Nigeria: A race against time to reunite a family during the COVID-19 pandemic
As fear of the spread of COVID-19 grows in Nigeria and states close their borders, the ICRC rushes to reunite a mother and daughter separated by the conflict. They have been separated for four years …
Management of the Dead Under Islamic Law
This document discusses a number of contemporary issues and challenges pertinent to the management of the dead in contemporary armed conflicts and other situations of violence and natural disasters …
Panama: helping those deprived of their liberty to fight against coronavirus threat
The prospect of the coronavirus pandemic entering prisons is devastating in any country of the world given how difficult it would be, in such precarious environments, to prevent the virus from …
Pakistan: ICRC and PRCS distribute hygiene supplies at places of detention in Sindh to prevent outbreak of COVID-19
The Inspector General of Sindh Prisons appreciated the timely assistance of Pakistan Red Crescent Society and International Committee of the Red Cross in preventing and controlling COVID-19 in jails …
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