International Committee of the Red Cross Press Releases

• Published on November 7, 2024 - 01:54 GMT

  

  Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law

  “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 …

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• Published on November 7, 2024 - 01:54 GMT

  

  ICRC Statement: UN General Assembly Sixth Committee

  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 …

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• Published on November 5, 2024 - 20:56 GMT

  

  ICRC President concludes visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  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 & …

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• Published on November 1, 2024 - 13:59 GMT

  International Conference joint IFRC-ICRC statement: Concrete actions urgently needed following commitments at the Red Cross and ...

  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 …

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• Published on October 31, 2024 - 20:38 GMT

  International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Joint Statement on the 2024 Council of Delegates Outcomes

  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 …

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• Published on October 30, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

  

  Syria: ICRC's Response to the Impact of Escalating Hostilities in Lebanon

  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 …

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• Published on October 29, 2024 - 11:09 GMT

  

  China: Experts gather to explore Chinese traditions and international humanitarian concepts

   “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 …

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• Published on October 29, 2024 - 11:09 GMT

  

  Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks

  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 …

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• Published on October 27, 2024 - 01:14 GMT

  ICRC/IFRC Statement

  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 …

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• Published on October 25, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  

  Statement on Women Building Peace in a Changing Environment, UN Security Council Open Debate

  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 …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 14:23 GMT

  

  Philippines: Restoring hope for families displaced by armed conflict

  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 …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 14:23 GMT

  

  ICRC President Speech at International Conference on Lebanon

  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 …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 04:54 GMT

  

  Philippines: International humanitarian law handbook turned over to BARMM Parliament

  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 …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 04:54 GMT

  

  Philippines: Memories of Marawi

  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 …

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• Published on October 23, 2024 - 10:08 GMT

  

  ICRC in Afghanistan – Summary

  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 …

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• Published on October 22, 2024 - 17:04 GMT

  

  COP29: The ICRC's call to implement ambitious mitigation measures and scale up climate action in conflict settings

  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 …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 21:15 GMT

  

  Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home

  Nadezhda is a pastry chef by profession who used to work at a private confectionery factory in Lyman. She is raising two daughters by herself, and like many who are living through the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict, was forced to leave her …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 19:06 GMT

  

  Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace

  Madam Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to address the First Committee on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Three weeks ago, United Nations Member States adopted the ambitious Pact for the Future. They …

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• Published on October 16, 2024 - 16:44 GMT

  

  Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis

  The medical reinforcement comes amid escalating hostilities, a rising number of wounded people and a health-care system struggling with an influx of people in desperate need.  The surgical team, including an emergency room doctor, a surgeon and an …

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• Published on October 15, 2024 - 22:37 GMT

  

  Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign

  On 8 May, Polish Red Cross (PRC) launched its Emblem campaign, supported by the ICRC. Through this campaign, PRC wants to sensitize Polish public opinion about the need to safeguard the Red Cross emblem, inform on who it protects, and who can use it. The …

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