Why autonomous weapon systems matter in Africa
T-Hawk remotely piloted air system in Afghanistan. © U.S Army As rapid advances continue to be made in new and emerging technologies of warfare, notably those relying on information technology and …
T-Hawk remotely piloted air system in Afghanistan. © U.S Army As rapid advances continue to be made in new and emerging technologies of warfare, notably those relying on information technology and …
The ICRC as a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organizazion continues to help those affected by the armed conflict, other situations of violence and natural disasters where it has an …
The Empress Shôken Fund is named after Her Majesty the Empress of Japan, who, in 1912, proposed the creation of an international fund to support the peacetime activities of National Red Cross and Red …
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Statement of the ICRC, read at the Meeting of Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems, held in Geneva from 11-16 April. The International Committee of …
A Burundian refugee in Lusenda camp, where 14,000 people have sought refuge, writes a Red Cross message (brief, hand-written messages containing family news) to his family, Lusenda camp, South Kivu, …
10-04-2016 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has today facilitated the handover, between the sides, of the bodies of those killed in action following the recent escalation of the …
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 19th Annual Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong. Excellencies, distinguished Guests, ladies and …
08-04-2016 The remains of 12 people who went missing in connection with the 1992–93 armed conflict in Abkhazia were handed over to their families today, 8 April 2016. This took place within the …
The latest newsletter from the ICRC delegation in Sri Lanka features a variety of articles, including updates on our work in the country, how we're addressing the needs of people affected by past …
Fighting in the north of Iraq (Kirkuk, Ninawa and Khanakin governorates) has forced thousands of people to flee in search of safety and shelter. Their living conditions are extremely difficult. They …
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