Y.E. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Y.E. Ly Thuch, President of the 5th Review Conference, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, I am delighted to address the Fifth Review Conference of the Anti‑Personnel Mine Ban …
In her opening remarks, Patricia Rey, ICRC’s Head of Global Communications, emphasized the critical role of media in shaping public perception, influencing global responses to crises, and upholding humanitarian principles, particularly in an era marked by …
Decades of conflict and violence, underinvestment in critical infrastructure and economic challenges have weakened the country’s capacity to tackle the growing threats posed by climate hazards. Despite the urgent need for adaptation strategies, Afghanistan …
IHL is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly, or actively participating in hostilities, and imposes limits on the means and methods of …
In Syria, the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) includes a wide range of interventions to assist the most vulnerable communities and improve their access to essential services, (such as healthcare and water), support their …
Difficulty accessing fields has led to price rises for agricultural goods, some of which are now imported from large cities in the east and neighbouring countries. Communities are finding it increasingly difficult to meet their food needs, and malnutrition …
The ICRC has returned to Poland in 2022 to contribute to the humanitarian response for people fleeing the international armed conflict in Ukraine. Our main concern is the protection of people affected by the armed conflict – whether by restoring broken …
Dear Lord Mayor, Dear Professor Xylander, Dear Gerda, Esteemed guests, It is a great honour for me to stand here before you and receive the Bridge Prize. It is an award that recognizes our common human endeavour to bring about a peaceful world order. I …
Eight community kitchens are providing two hot meals per day for around 10,000 newly-displaced people in the Zamzam camp, south of Al-Fasher. The city has witnessed severe fighting over several months, disrupting the delivery of essential supplies and …
In response to these challenges and needs, at the beginning of October 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Madagascan Ministry of Justice organized a workshop on prisons that brought together 14 French-speaking African …
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the embassy of Switzerland to Poland and the University of Warsaw for co-convening this event marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. I am pleased to be visiting Warsaw for the …
The event, attended by representatives of the government, diplomatic corps and academia, consisted of three parts: The opening of the Polish version of the exhibition Dialogues on Humanity, produced by the ICRC, Photo Elysée and the Swiss Department of …
The NSIA is a joint, pooled fund of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It provides flexible, multi-year funding to support the sustainable development of …
Nearly the entire population of Gaza also lacks access to safe and effective health care services. In response, teams from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been in Gaza City whenever possible, delivering critical medical supplies to …
Using the acquired skills, Astghik performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and successfully revived the patient. She felt confident in her ability even though it was the first time, since she began working at the medical centre, that she had …
Key operations include: Providing relief to internally displaced people With thousands of families displaced and seeking shelter, the ICRC has focused on supplying the most basic relief items to support these vulnerable populations. Between 17 September …
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) aims to prevent, mitigate and respond to sexual violence through: direct action (e.g. provision of holistic care for victims/survivors through multidisciplinary programming, risk reduction with …
Sumaiya is one of the eight women who participated in the first-ever women’s Amputee Football training camp held in Bangladesh from 6 to 10 October 2024. This initiative, led by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in coordination with …
Comprehensive health care through coordination and cooperation We cooperate with different International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners to strengthen the capability of the BHCs to provide comprehensive health-care services. Some of our …
Protecting individuals' personal data is an integral part of protecting their life, integrity and dignity. Therefore, personal data protection is of fundamental importance for humanitarian organizations. In suggesting how data protection principles …
