Lake Chad crisis: Facts and figures 2015
In 2015, the ICRC stepped up its efforts to help some of the many hundreds of thousands of people affected by the Lake Chad conflict and who lack even the basic necessities of life . With the support …
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Conduct of hostilities: Challenges in today’s armed conflicts
The Advanced IHL Learning Series are addressed to lecturers and trainers who wish to be abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …
Ethiopia: Facts and Figures 2021
Violence and fighting in the northern part of Ethiopia, severely impacted the civilian population during the year 2021. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes looking for shelter and …
Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity during War
PILLAGE IS PROHIBITED. ATTACKING, LOOTING AND PILLAGING OF PROPERTY WAS A VIOLATION OF DIGNITY. -- The Tallensi considered attacking, looting and pillaging of civilian property a violation of their …
Nigeria: “Life will never be as it used to be before”
By William Davies, Michika, Nigeria The only businesses open in the village of Gulak are a barber and a tailor. On the ground outside, two men sort through a pile of peanuts, two young girls walk …
Venezuela: Reaching for their dreams in La Cota 905
The ICRC is drawing on its expertise in various fields to help alleviate suffering caused by armed violence in Venezuela. That means maintaining confidential dialogue with all weapon bearers on using …
Guidelines and information on how to do business with ICRC
ICRC procurement policy, information leaflet: Fundamental principles for doing business with the ICRC ICRC long-term relationships strategy ICRC active sourcing policy "QSE" requirements: Quality, …
Africa: 44,000 people registered as missing on the continent, nearly half of them children
26-08-2020 Nairobi (ICRC)—As 30 August marks International Day of the Disappeared, nearly 44,000 people across Africa are registered as missing with the International Committee of the Red Cross …
South Sudan: Facts and figures for 2019
In 2019, the ICRC continued to treat large numbers of people with injuries stemming from violence in South Sudan. Our medical staff performed over 3,000 surgical and medical procedures and more than …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Facts and Figures - July to September 2014
A summary of the ICRC's activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between July and September 2014. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and …
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