ICRC appoints Chief Financial Officer
05-02-2024 The Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross has appointed Marc Rivers to the position of Chief Financial Officer, commencing on 1 April 2024. Marc Rivers joins the ICRC …
05-02-2024 The Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross has appointed Marc Rivers to the position of Chief Financial Officer, commencing on 1 April 2024. Marc Rivers joins the ICRC …
06-02-2024 The following is a short statement from Fabrizio Carboni, Near & Middle East regional director for the International Committee of the Red Cross, following the recent developments in the …
This is a summary of the final report for the Evaluation of Innovation at the ICRC 2018-2023. It aimed to gauge the organizational changes brought about by the Innovation Facilitation Team's approach …
We acknowledge that your current situation is incredibly dangerous and distressing for you and your loved ones. We are very sorry you have to go through this. Please know that the International …
Over 120 days since the onset of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, the violence –unprecedented in scale and nature– continues to exact an immense human toll …
07-02-2024 Juba, South Sudan (ICRC) – On Wednesday, 7 February, a reconstructed solar-powered water supply system was inaugurated at Lainya Town, Central Equatoria State, by Honourable Latiyu Paul …
07-02-2024 Juba, South Sudan (ICRC) – On Wednesday, 7 February, a reconstructed solar-powered water supply system was inaugurated at Lainya Town, Central Equatoria State, by Honourable Friedrick Ladu …
Day after day, in every community we reach, we come across something very valuable, a special trait we see in health-care workers, forensic personnel, community leaders, teachers and all the people …
The ICRC International Humanitarian Law Bibliography lists references to publications in English and French on international humanitarian law. The bibliography is based on books and other material in …
09-02-2024 Goma (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is concerned at the increased intensity of armed clashes in Sake, which is located in the province of North Kivu in the …
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