Somalia: Prisoners receive food for Ramadan
24-03-2023 As Muslims around the world usher in the holy month of Ramadan, detainees in Somalia will also be able to join in the spirit of the occasion. Close to 4,000 detainees across 12 places of …
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ICRC Delegation for Cyberspace and CERN to collaborate on research and development on neutral, impartial, independent, and secure technology for humanitarian action
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), through its Delegation for Cyberspace, and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) today reinforced their cooperation related to …
Venezuela: Water is a precious resource for the communities we help
Water and hygiene in health centres For health centre staff, access to water – to ensure that hygiene standards are maintained – is just as important as the availability of medicines and medical …
Colombia: Civilian population suffers from rise in attacks
Colombia (ICRC) – The humanitarian situation in Colombia worsened in 2022, underscored by a six-year peak in the harm caused by explosive devices. Other humanitarian concerns were prevalent, …
Protection of Civilians: Achieving a better protection of water-related essential services and infrastructure for the civilian population during armed conflicts
Statement Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross. Delivered by Mr. Robert Mardini, Director General. United Nations Security Council Arria Formula Meeting - 22nd March 2023 …
Overcrowding in temporary detention centres getting worse
The state of the Colombian prison system continued to put the fundamental rights of people deprived of their liberty at risk. Although overcrowding in state prisons has decreased substantially since …
First-ever basic life support training for health care workers held in the Republic of Moldova
Health care workers are often the first responders in emergency situations, and their actions, in that immediate moment of crisis, can significantly impact the patient's chances of survival. In March …
Ukraine: ICRC delivers much-needed aid to civilians near Bakhmut
Kyiv (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross delivered much-needed humanitarian assistance to Kostiantynivka and Chasiv Yar, two locations close to Bakhmut, where the fighting has been …
Analysis and Evidence Strategy 2023-2027
The demand for evidence in the humanitarian sector today is higher than ever: evidence is needed to assess affected people’s needs, design responses, monitor and evaluate programmes, and improve both …
Colombia: Humanitarian Challenges 2023
In Colombia, armed conflict and violence continues to have a deep impact on the civilian population. Many civilians have been wounded, killed or gone missing; relatives have been separated from their …
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