ICRC Statement at the UN Summit of the Future
Delivered by Mr. Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer, ICRC Delegation to the United Nations in New York. Thank you, Mr. President! Yesterday, leaders of the world adopted the Pact for the …
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Important areas of convergence between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law
With armed conflicts taking place in so many parts of the Muslim world, the Islamic law of war is as indispensable as ever for the protection of civilians and other persons hors de combat. Over the …
Cambodia: Battambang’s wheelchair basketball court gets a roof
Battambang, Cambodia – On 29 August, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Cambodia Wheelchair Basketball Federation (CWBF) celebrated the construction of a roof over the …
South Africa: Facts and Figures 2023
The year 2023 was marked by an increase in armed conflicts, not only in Africa but also globally, frequently raising concerns about respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). The resurgence of …
West Africa: Red Cross teams increase humanitarian assistance after floods hit conflict areas
20-09-2024 Dakar (ICRC) – Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in recent weeks as floods ravage several countries in West Africa. Torrential rains in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria …
Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and Launch of IHL Ambassadors Caucus Group
On September 16th, ICRC Delegation to African Union together with the Embassy of Switzerland organized a high-level event in Addis Ababa to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and the …
Philippines: Our humanitarian impact from January to June 2024
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was established out of compassion and a deep commitment to protecting the people most affected by war. From families looking for missing loved …
Executive Summary: Evaluation of the Prevention and Influence work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima (Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru)
This is a short executive summary for the evaluation of the prevention and influence work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima. The evaluation aimed to understand the relevance and effectiveness …
In a polarized world, the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is a vital platform for principled humanitarian action
The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, to be held in Geneva from 28-31 October, presents a critical opportunity to focus on concrete humanitarian solutions for some of the …
Mogadishu University Emerges Victorious at the First-In-Person Somali IHL Competition
Mogadishu: In a historic moment for the Somali Legal Fraternity, Mogadishu University secures a spot at the All-Africa international humanitarian law Competition in November in Nairobi hosted by the …
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