Papua New Guinea: ICRC praises PNG on IHL move
01-03-2017 Port Moresby (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has commended the Papua New Guinea Government for establishing a National International Humanitarian Law (IHL) …
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Animals die, putting Somalis at risk as severe drought intensifies
The drought stole the animals. Mohamed Salat saw his herd of 360 goats and sheep drop to just 90. Abdullahi, also a herder, once owned 270 animals, but that number has dwindled to 30. Both of them …
Time to Act: Stopping Violence, Safeguarding Health Care
What can we do to prevent attacks against patients, health workers, hospitals and ambulances? This flyer outlines the recommendations of the Health Care in Danger initiative. It is aimed at States, …
When law is respected, peace is easier to achieve - UN Human Rights Council 2017
34th Session of the Human Rights Council, United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland. Speech given by Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC I would like to talk to you about the positive power of …
Nuala Ryan - a life dedicated to people in need
Nuala first joined the ICRC as a health delegate and spent more than 15 years in the field. She dedicated her whole life for the ICRC and its beneficiaries. By making a gift in her Will for the ICRC, …
South Sudan: Recurring cycles of violence breed further instability
Armed conflict in South Sudan has forced millions to repeatedly flee their homes , leaving behind everything they have. Women, children and the elderly find themselves, for months a time, living in …
Iraq: The ICRC steps up its humanitarian response around Mosul
Baghdad (ICRC) – As fighting intensifies around the Iraqi city of Mosul, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is increasing its presence in the field in order to respond swiftly to new …
Conference on Disarmament, 110th anniversary of the Second Hague Conference - Statement by the ICRC
Informal Plenary of the Conference on Disarmament dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Second Hague Conference, Geneva. Speech by Christine Beerli, Vice President of the ICRC. The essential …
The ICRC in Bangladesh, facts and figures 2016
In 2016, the ICRC continued to respond to the most urgent needs of the vulnerable households and communities affected by incidents of violence or other situations in Bangladesh, working together with …
Guinea: Tens of thousands of people granted better access to water in 2016
In 2016, the ICRC worked with Guinea's prison authorities on nutrition, medical care and other matters. We continued to focus our efforts on detainee health and nutrition and basic infrastructure …
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