Annual report 2014
The Annual report 2014 of the ICRC is an account of field activities conducted worldwide. Activities are part of the organization's mandate to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war, and to …
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Afghanistan: Humanitarian needs continue to grow
ICRC director of Operations Dominik Stillhart was recently in Afghanistan. Highlighting the current situation in the country, Dominik shares his concerns about the effects of the conflict on the …
Burundi: Worrying violence in run-up to election
The ICRC is very concerned about the rise in violence in the run-up to the election in Burundi. It is appealing for calm and is calling for Red Cross staff and volunteers to be allowed to do their …
India: Changing perceptions of disabilities
With an infectious smile, Alphonsa sits in her wheelchair rotating a ball in her hand. Standing next to her is her husband, who has stood by her like a rock and not allowed this physical limitation …
The 2015 Jean-Pictet Moot Court Competition
The 27th Annual Jean-Pictet Competition – held this year in Charlottesville, Virginia in the United States – has come to an end. It was won by the National University of Singapore after an intense …
“My Disability has made me more resilient and hardworking...”
Hamida* led a normal life with her husband and three children in the village of Shadipora in Bandipora district of Kashmir. But things changed in 2007, when she was diagnosed with progressive …
Nigeria: Overview of the ICRC's work
Present in Nigeria since 1988 (and during the civil war in 1967 - 1970), the ICRC helps people affected by armed conflict and violence, particularly in the north-east, the Middle Belt and the Niger …
Eleven Women Facing War
This photo book is the culmination of a monumental endeavour that began in 2001, when the ICRC commissioned photographer Nick Danziger to document through films and photos women’s experiences of …
Philippines: New and safer home for Haiyan survivors
It has been a year and a half since Typhoon Haiyan devastated central Philippines, affecting the lives of more than 16 million people. Recovery efforts continue in many affected communities – …
Philippines: Resilience amidst natural and man-made disasters
"During Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), we were told to evacuate, so we moved to my in-law's house up the hill. When it was over, we came back and our house was gone, completely washed away. The same thing …
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