Jordan: Humanitarian needs of Syrian refugees swell
03-05-2015 As the Syrian crisis enters its fifth year, the hardships endured by millions of people in Syria and neighbouring countries continue to grow. According to recent figures, the number of …
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Cameroon: Safer Access to people affected by conflict
The security and humanitarian situation in Cameroon's Far North Province has deteriorated. Ahead of the significant aid operations planned with the ICRC, the Cameroon Red Cross Society's priority is …
Remembering the Shoah
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Eliminating nuclear weapons
2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, 27 April to 22 May 2015, Statement of the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is …
Central African Republic: Vital water and farming support to remote village
The town of Birao, with 10,000 residents, is suffering from its remote location in the north of the country and receives little aid. We are helping the community towards food self-sufficiency through …
Yemen: Health system crippled, fuel shortage alarming
30-04-2015 After a month of airstrikes and fighting, Yemen's health system is struggling to cope and there are severe shortages of essential items especially food and fuel. Import restrictions have …
Detention in non-international armed conflict - Meeting of all States, 27-29 April 2015
This meeting forms part of the third phase of consultations of the process and will involve discussions with all States and preparations for the 32nd International Conference. The purpose of the …
Central African Republic: Shortage of health centres and drinking water in Birao
30-04-2015 The town of Birao, with 10,000 residents, is suffering from its remote location in the north of the Central African Republic and receives little aid. In addition to experiencing long gaps …
Ukraine: Baking bread for displaced people
Lubov Vasilievna fled her home town of Pervomaisk for the safety of Severodonetsk. Now she is part of a Red Cross team distributing bread to others who, like her, have had to leave their homes to …
Afghanistan: Facts and figures for 2015
Aismat Jan, an Afghan boy, sits outside and eats lunch at the ICRC physical rehabilitation centre in Kabul. EPA/Syed Jan Sabawoon A summary of activities carried out by the ICRC in Afghanistan from …
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