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 …
“The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is first and foremost stemming from the disrespect of the laws of war. Over eight million people have been displaced due to the fighting. They lack access to the most basic services and thousands of them have lost contact …
Chair, We meet today to discuss the status of the additional protocols to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 relating to the protection of victims of armed conflict. As we know, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva …
President Spoljaric met with HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Fahad bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, Minister of Health; Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of KSRelief & …
Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), said: "Across today’s conflicts, we see devastating human suffering from the lack of respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). The conference reaffirmed the …
The Council of Delegates serves as the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's platform for strategic direction and consensus-building, strengthening the unity and coordination required to address issues affecting humanity globally. Held once every two …
As of the 19th of October, it is estimated that 425,000 people (around 72% of Syrian and 28% of Lebanese) have crossed the border to continue their way to various governorates. Many are traveling by taxi, bus, or on foot. These individuals - primarily …
“IHL’s core concept, respect for human life and dignity, resonates with many values in traditional Chinese culture,” stressed Boris Kelecevic, Deputy Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation, stressed in his opening speech. He also encouraged future research …
Ladies and gentlemen, valued colleagues: Here is a horrifying number: 120. More than 120 armed conflicts rage across the globe today. While only a few capture global attention, millions of people endure suffering in wars that rarely make headlines. Given …
As an apolitical and purely humanitarian forum, this year’s meeting comes at a critical time, amid headlines dominated by escalating conflicts and disasters, underscoring the urgency of refocusing the world´s attention on the populations facing today's …
Madam President, Excellencies, Less cruelty in conflict means less hatred as an obstacle to resolving it. That is why of the 100 steps to peace, the first must be humanitarian. The origins of the Red Cross / Red Crescent movement lie in the aftermath of …
When Soraya and her neighbours were allowed to return to their homes, everything was vastly different from how they had left it. Some houses were destroyed, farm animals were missing and even the small backyard barn where Soraya’s family worked was …
Mr President, dear ministers, colleagues, When politics fail, humanitarian actors are left to pick up the pieces. Yet, humanitarian action can never fully address the unimaginable suffering when wars are waged with little regard for civilian life or …
Rim Hajji, the head of the ICRC's Cotabato office, during the presentation of the handbook in parliament. In her speech, she urged members of parliament “to build a world where the rules of war are respected, and where human dignity and life are …
Aminah’s life changed in 2020 when she met ICRC staff who told her about the accompaniment program. She was asked if she would be willing to undergo training to become an accompanier. She also learned that under the program, the ICRC could give grants to …
The ICRC works closely with its movement partner, the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), to deliver vital emergency assistance and healthcare services. The ICRC also provides economic support to facilitate community resilience and contributes to the …
The international community has committed to provide support to countries that are highly vulnerable to climate change. More than half of the countries considered most vulnerable and least ready to adapt to climate change are countries enduring armed …
