Libya: Violence and instability wrecking lives
Libya in 2016 is plagued by conflict. Multiple armed groups, fighting, crime, and kidnapping are destroying normal life. Families are fleeing their homes, or living in constant fear. The bright hopes …
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ICRC to world leaders: "Turn the disillusionment into hope in Syria"
Address by the International Committee of the Red Cross's Middle East Director, Robert Mardini, to UNGA leaders at a side event focused on the humanitarian situation in Syria. Excellencies Ladies and …
Papua New Guinea: Living in the dark, still waiting for the missing
Arriving in Arawa Town shortly after ten on the morning of August 30th, Isabell Neriema sat sweating beneath the big rain tree in Independence Oval. She stared at the line of stores beside what …
Georgia: Finding dead son's remains ends ambiguity for mother
Badri Gamgebeli went missing in September 1993 during the armed conflict in Abkhazia. Over the ensuing 23 years, his family heard various stories indicating that he was still alive. Some days, …
Vulnerabilities and Protection of Migrants
A Conference co-organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS). Migration is a global phenomenon. Worldwide, the number …
Q&A: sexual violence in armed conflict
Sexual violence is tragically prevalent in many modern conflicts. The ICRC is committed to further increasing its efforts in the prevention of this devastating violation and to provide assistance to …
Myanmar: 4000 displaced people receive urgent assistance in Kayin State
Yangon/Hpa An (ICRC) – In response to displacements following recent armed clashes in Kayin State, around 4000 people who took refuge in Myaing Gyi Ngu have received urgent assistance from the …
Critical food shortage for those fleeing conflict in North East Nigeria
A family, displaced from their village in Mafa, arrive at the outskirts of Maiduguri. With little food or water, most of those displaced walk for more than three days to reach Maiduguri. Mackenzie …
Cambodia: Prison directors discuss security and care
Balancing humane treatment for prisoners with security is not always easy, but vocational training and rehabilitation can prepare inmates for the outside world and reduce tensions inside. Maintaining …
Syria: Attack on humanitarian convoy is an attack on humanity
20-09-2016 The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are outraged by …
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