Annual Report 2020
The Annual Report 2020 is an account of the activities conducted by the ICRC worldwide over the past year. These activities are part of the organization’s mandate to protect the lives and dignity of …
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Mozambique: ICRC launches new delegation to respond to increased humanitarian needs
The ICRC is scaling up its activities in Mozambique to respond to the consequences of the armed conflict in the province of Cabo Delgado, focusing on improving health care and water access for the …
Mali: doctor Sogoré, standing at the bedside of the wounded and sick in Kidal.
Doctor Siaka Sogoré is an ICRC doctor at the Kidal Health Center. He is involved in the care of war wounded and emergencies requiring surgery. With his colleagues in the health program, he provides …
The ICRC engagement with armed groups: a humanitarian necessity
For the past years, the ICRC estimated that tens of millions of people lived in areas controlled by non-state armed groups and thus outside of regular services provided by state-run governance …
Digital Dilemmas Debate #5: From Food to Wifi - Connectivity as Aid
What can connectivity do for people living through an emergency? What are the barriers to setting it up? And how can we ensure that it is kept safe to use? In partnership with the Humanitarian Policy …
Mozambique: Over 40 years of humanitarian work
As the civil war (1976-1992) in Mozambique escalated, the humanitarian needs grew exponentially. In the late 70’s ICRC set base for the first time in Mozambique to give the much-needed support to the …
"Cyber operations during armed conflict are not happening in a ‘legal void’ or ‘grey zone’ – they are subject to the established principles and rules of international humanitarian law."
Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross to the UN Security Council Open Debate on Cyber Security, maintaining international peace and security in cyberspace. Excellencies, The …
Nigeria: Healthcare in Danger Training Module for Medical Students, Healthcare Workers and Teachers
Armed conflict and other situations of widespread violence generate immediate and additional health-care requirements for wounded and sick people. These requirements increase at the very time when …
Humanitarian and military dialogue : Engaging with militaries to protect civilians in conflict zones
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer at the Moscow International Security Conference, June 24, 2021 Excellencies, colleagues Thank you to the Ministry of Defense for the opportunity to address you: In the …
Philippines: How we're helping build a stronger mental health workforce in Mindanao
Mental health must not be an afterthought in armed conflicts and emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. But with limited resources and a widespread stigma on mental health, how can people have …
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