10-09-2015 Manila (ICRC) – Around 2,700 people fled their homes in Surigao del Sur, Eastern Mindanao, in the aftermath of armed violence last week. To support them, the International Committee of the …
Cyber warfare, autonomous weapons and the use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas are among the topics for the third Conference of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law of …
When a crisis or emergency occurs, the first to provide essential aid – be it bandaging a wound or offering much needed comfort – is our community. The ICRC works with Red Cross and Red Crescent …
In an effort to boost first aid skills in emergencies, the ICRC in Jordan provides practical and hands-on first aid training, including to Jordanians, Syrians, the civil defence and the Jordan Red …
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The extreme hardship endured by millions of people inside Syria - and by the scores of refugees who have fled the country - continues to grow by the day. The shocking images of a drowned …
Weapon wounds are some of the most complex injuries to treat and operate, particularly in Lebanon, where millions have fled because of violence in neighbouring countries and where internal disputes …
Since the conflict in Nepal ended nine years ago, the ICRC delegation in Kathmandu has been supporting the families of those who disappeared. As many as 1,343 people are still missing in the country …
A summary of activities carried out by the ICRC in Afghanistan during the first six months of 2015. Visiting detainees and maintaining family contact The ICRC visits detainees in Afghanistan, …
Set up 25 years ago by the ICRC in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, MoSVY Orthopaedic Component Factory produces around 18,000 components and 10,000 crutches every year – benefiting …
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