Iraq: The suffering never ends for families of the missing
The disappearance of a loved one is a tragedy for their families. They live with uncertainty and anguish, unable to close this painful chapter of their lives …
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Drawn together: The plight of the missing
The International Day of the Disappeared is marked on 30 August. But why isn't more being done to resolve the fate of so many people? For a few hours there will be news stories about the 'missing'. …
Clarifying the Fate of Missing Persons
Powered by Eventbrite On 30 August 2016, 12.00-14.00, the ICRC will host a panel on ''Clarifying the fate of missing persons: challenges in international humanitarian law and international human …
Yemen: Vital medical aid arrives
Sana'a/Geneva (ICRC) – A plane chartered by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), touched down at Sana'a international airport earlier today, carrying vital medical aid for thousands …
International Day of the Disappeared: Indifference to a humanitarian tragedy
29-08-2016 The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, has called on governments to urgently address the humanitarian issue of missing people: those who …
In Yemen, searching for closure off the coast
Eighteen months into the current conflict in Yemen, hundreds of families are looking for their loved ones who have gone missing. With uncertainty prevailing, the families of those whose bodies have …
International Day of the Disappeared: ICRC calls for more effort to establish fate of missing persons from Bougainville Crisis
29-08-2016 Port Moresby (ICRC) – More must be done to establish the fate and whereabouts of people who disappeared during the Bougainville Crisis, the International Committee of the Red Cross has …
Photo gallery: Living with diabetes in Yemen
Ayman Al-Amari Ayman, a secondary school student, is insulin dependent. Restrictions imposed on entry of medication into and across the country means that Ayman can’t get his regular doses of …
Living between two realities in Afghanistan
Fahima's sister, brother-in-law, nephew and niece died when the boat taking them from Turkey to Lesvos capsized. Her nephew's body is still missing, leaving Fahima and her remaining family unable to …
Sri Lanka: Families of missing persons learn to cope together
Today was no ordinary day for Ashoka. 26 May 2016 began at 4:00 am as she prepared breakfast and lunch with the help of her mother and neighbours. Ashoka, her mother and a group of others would be …
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