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The annual event, centered on the theme "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," gathered some 2,000 leaders, politicians, scholars, and international organization representatives from across the globe. Held from…

The main areas of assistance include helping the Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees to restore/maintain contact with their loved ones, as well as improving their access to essential health care services, clean drinking water,…

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the opportunity to submit its views for consideration by the United Nations Secretary-General, in accordance with resolution 78/241 "Lethal autonomous weapon systems", adopted…

The ICRC has been present in Romania since the escalation of the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022. It works closely with the Romanian Red Cross Society, the International Federation of Red Cross and…

Commissioner, Ministers, Excellencies, colleagues,From Gaza to Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the International Committee of the Red Cross witnesses a global failure to protect civilians in armed…

"It is heartbreaking to see so many women and children traumatized and exhausted," said Catherine Gendre, the Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Maputo. "We call on all the armed actors to…

Recognizing this, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized a comprehensive five-day training entitled "Law of Armed Conflict at Sea" for 23 officers of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) from February…

This brutal war has ruptured any sense of a shared humanity. In the face of such deep suffering, we are making three urgent calls:• A cessation of hostilities to allow for meaningful assistance to reach the people in need.• That hostages…

The European Humanitarian ForumThe Forum, co-organised by the European Commission (DG ECHO) and Belgium in the framework of its Presidency of the Council of the EU, takes place in a global context of sharply growing humanitarian needs,…

Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross - Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) - Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems - 4/8 March 2024, GenevaThe International Committee of the…

Caracas (ICRC) – From 1 January 2024, the ICRC's regional delegation for Venezuela, Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, and Trinidad and Tobago is also covering the ICRC's activities in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and the member states of the…

The strategy aims to address the challenges posed by an ever-evolving global landscape and emphasizes the organization's core purpose of protecting and assisting people impacted by armed conflicts and violence.In the coming years, the…

The global socio-political landscape is undergoing significant transformations, departing from the post-World War II era and Cold War struggles. The world is becoming more multipolar, fragmented and divided, leading to growing and…

Empowering the diplomats of tomorrowAt the heart of this initiative lies an effort to empower diplomats within their first five years of service, steering them toward assignments in Permanent Missions to the EU, or EU Institutions in…

The Energy and Water Knowledge Hub, located at the SRTIP, will host in-person classes, and provide technical laboratories to train ICRC staff and other organizations, nurturing expertise in sustainable energy solutions, notably renewable…

The incident, which occurred in the Al-Shajara neighborhood, claimed the lives of two people and injured seven more including three ICRC staff members. The injured have been rushed to hospital for medical treatment.The humanitarian…

An aerial view of Lopiding hospital which served victims of conflict in South Sudan. The hospital was handed over to local authorities in 2006.How much value do you place in a hospital discharge card?For Mama Josephine Adul, a discharge…

President Spoljaric will call for the protection of civilians in Gaza and respect for the laws of war. She will also reiterate the ICRC's call for the hostages to be immediately released.Her travel to the region is happening in several…