Annual Report 2022
The Annual Report 2022 is an account of the activities conducted by the ICRC over the past year. These activities are part of the organization’s mandate to protect the lives and dignity of victims of …
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Philippines: Forging new ways with the Philippine Red Cross
From February to March, we conducted learning sessions for 29 Philippine Red Cross (PRC) colleagues. The sessions aimed to enhance the cooperation between the ICRC and the PRC, as well as share …
Sex, Age and Disability Data Disaggregation Framework
The Sex, Age and Disability Disaggregated Data Framework provides guidelines regarding sex, age and disability disaggregated data, to ensure uniform collection and use of these data for comprehensive …
Addressing the humanitarian costs of organized crime
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL RECORDING This online event marks the launch of the International Review of the Red Cross (IRRC)'s newest edition, "Organized Crime", which features 16 articles that …
ICRC list of suppliers and contractual information
The ICRC has updated its procurement processes to align with common transparency requirements for the use of public funding and to comply with EU regulations. The following table summarizes …
Federico Rios Escobar wins ICRC Humanitarian Visa d’or for photo essay on migrants crossing the Darién Gap
The ICRC’s Humanitarian Visa d’or was awarded unanimously on 21 June to Federico Rios Escobar, a Colombian photographer who freelances for many international media outlets. His photo essay, “Paths of …
Israel And the Occupied Territories: May 2023 Armed Hostilities Facts & Figures
Armed hostilities between Israel and armed groups in Gaza broke out in May 2023 for five days. The violence left dozens of people dead, and hundreds injured and displaced. It also damaged property …
Ethiopia: Healthcare crisis in Oromia exacerbated by massive displacement
22-06-2023 Addis Ababa (ICRC) – The ongoing violence in the Oromia region of Ethiopia has taken a toll on critical infrastructure. Health facilities and water systems have been seriously affected. In …
Debt Conversion for Humanitarian and Climate Impact
People affected by armed conflict and other violence continue to face devastating humanitarian consequences, with the climate crisis compounding risks and heightening vulnerabilities. Restricted aid …
Explosive weapons in populated areas - Factsheet
Armed conflicts are increasingly taking place in urban and other populated areas, often with weapons designed to deliver large explosive force from afar and over large areas. When used in populated …
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