Article | Around 3,000 households (18,000 individuals) displaced as the result of the conflict between different ethnic groups were assisted with non-food items intended to address their emergency needs, remarked Katia Sorin, Head of the ICRC delegation in Eth International…
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Ethiopia: ICRC ensures access to water, sanitation services for 500 IDPs in North Ethiopia
Article | The ICRC has been working to ensure access to water and sanitation services for people displaced in Northern Ethiopia as a result of the recent military action, through the installation of water tankers and water trucking. International Committee…
Thailand: Inspiring art pieces featured in exhibition reflect ICRC, IFRC and TRCS work
Photo gallery | Recently, the ICRC Bangkok Delegation concluded a warmly embraced art contest intended to showcase the outstanding humanitarian work and effort of the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC), International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent (IFRC) International Committee…
Central African Republic: ICRC condemns attack on its Bouar office and calls for humanitarian workers to be respected
News release | Bangui (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been forced to drastically reduce its humanitarian activities in Bouar in Nana-Mambéré prefecture after its office was raided. International Committee of the Red Cross American…
Yemen: 3 ICRC staff members killed in airport blast
News release | Editor’s note: This post has been updated to reflect that the colleague who was originally reported as unaccounted for has been confirmed to have been killed.Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross is profoundly…
Egypt: ICRC, Egyptian Red Crescent provide humanitarian assistance to families most affected by COVID-19
News release | The relief assistance aims to alleviate the consequences of the pandemic and the preventive measures that followed. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute & Medicine Assistance by Charles Myrick of…
The Power of Empathy – TEDxIslamabad supported by ICRC
Article | This October, TEDxIslamabad (independently organized by TED Talks) held a virtual event supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute & Medicine Assistance…
Religious leaders and ICRC using Islamic teachings to fight the spike of COVID-19 in Gaza
News release | The campaign, which comprises seven animated videos, will use the Hadeeth and verses of the Quran to spread awareness of measures and help flatten the ascending curve of the virus.“In this ‘living with the virus’ phase of…
ICRC Statement to United Nations informal multi-stakeholder cyber dialogue on international law
Statement | Ambassador Akahori, Professor Akande, Excellencies, dear colleagues,The ICRC is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this informal dialogue on how international law applies in cyberspace. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive…
ICRC donates vehicle to Belgrade Delegation to Working Group on the Missing
Article | The ICRC Belgrade Regional Delegation recently donated a vehicle to the Belgrade Delegation to the Working Group (WG) on the Missing in Relation to the Events in Kosovo.The donation is aimed at strengthening the technical capacities and working…
COVID-19: ICRC expanding its assistance to Papua
Article | Jakarta (ICRC) – The spread of COVID-19 is yet to show any signs of slowing down and its threat to prisons including in Papua remains a challenge. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN…
Contacting the ICRC archives
Article | *** As the coronavirus pandemic strikes again, we regret to inform you that the archive reading room has been closed until further notice. Some delay might also be expected for the processing of requests to the services below.…
ICRC Vice President Gilles Carbonnier addresses prohibition of use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines at Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Statement | ICRC Vice President Gilles Carbonnier addresses the prohibition of the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of anti-personnel mines at the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, Geneva. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute…
Ethiopia: ICRC calls for respect of people’s lives and property amidst escalating tensions in Tigray and other regions in the country
News release | ICRC calls on those taking part in clashes in northern Ethiopia to respect people’s lives and property and stands ready to provide humanitarian assistance. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute…
ICRC Statement to 75th Session of UN General Assembly, Sixth Committee
Statement | Check against delivery by Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer and Legal Adviser, ICRC New YorkMr Chair,The Covid-19 pandemic has increased humanitarian needs of the men, women and children caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts around International Committee…
ICRC 2020 Photo Competition: Hope in the shadows of COVID-19
Article | We have been hearing of how COVID-19 has affected all areas of our lives. This “new normal” is anything but that. Routines are different, social norms have altered, priorities have shifted, and some might even say, people have…
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ICRC facilitates transfer of combatants killed in action
News release | The ICRC has facilitated the handover of bodies of combatants killed in action during the recent escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute & Medicine Assistance…
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ICRC strongly condemns latest surge in violence as civilian casualties mount
News release | “Alongside thousands of civilians, the ICRC witnessed intense shelling in urban areas on both sides of the front line today, leading to death, destruction, injuries and desolation. This is unacceptable. International Committee of the Red Cross American…
Ethiopia: ICRC restoring livelihoods
Article | Rusha Bekele was displaced by the ethnic conflict that occurred along the Oromia-Benishangul Gumuz border in western Ethiopia, in 2018. She fled along with her four children to a neighboring district, Haro Limu, Oromia region. International Committee of…
African Union: Reflections on ICRC African Union Delegation activities
Article | Mr Mokaya conveyed his perception of the progress of ICRC and the evolving ADO’s engagement with the African Union Commission. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute & Medicine Assistance by Charles…
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ICRC stands ready to facilitate handover of bodies of those killed in action and the simultaneous release of detainees
News release | “The ICRC has a long-standing history as a neutral intermediary in conflicts around the world, and it is our hope that this operation can move forward quickly so the remains of those killed in action can be…
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ICRC condemns attacks causing civilian deaths and injuries
News release | “The ICRC strongly condemns the reported indiscriminate shelling and other alleged unlawful attacks using explosive weaponry in cities, towns and other populated areas, in which civilians are losing their lives and suffering terrible injuries, includ International Committee…
ICRC President addresses risks and solutions in the Digital Age at UNGA event on Digital Cooperation
Article | The program featured three multi-stakeholder dialogues focused thematically on the need to:Connect: financing universal global connectivity by 2030Respect: realizing human rights and empowerment in the digital ageProtect the Digital Age: combatting c International Committee of the Red Cross…
ICRC AWARD FOR HUMANITARIAN REPORTING 2020
Article | The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization working to protect and assist victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence worldwide, welcomes nominations for its 2020 Award for Humanitarian International Committee of…
Ethiopia: ICRC donates medical, non-medical items to 11 places of detention
Article | The ICRC in Ethiopia donated medical and non-medical items to 11 places of detention throughout six regions in support of the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in prisons. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross…
ICRC President Peter Maurer: “During conflict, education must not be targeted”
Statement | To commemorate the first International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the ICRC’s President, Peter Maurer, made a statement in a pre-recorded message at the high-level event at the UN General Assembly to mark this special day.Excellencies,Congr International…
ICRC Stock Caught in Beirut Port Fire
Article | 40 days after the Beirut explosion, we are shocked at the images of the massive fire at Beirut port.While the cause of the fire and the exact point where it started are still unclear, a part of ICRC’s…
Jerusalem: ICRC donates protective equipment to tackle second wave of COVID-19
News release | The ICRC made a donation of personal protective equipment to the Palestinian Ministry of Health to help tackle a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive…
ICRC response to COVID-19 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Article | The ICRC has had a continuous presence in the country for many years and works in partnership with hospitals and health centres, water-supply services, children’s centres and prisons. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in…
Egypt: ICRC donates vital protective equipment to health facilities in North Sinai amid corona-virus crisis
News release | CAIRO (ICRC / ERC): The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has donated essential personal protective equipment (PPE), worth more than LE1 million, to the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), which has been slated for use in…
Cox’s Bazar: ICRC backs emergency wing renovation catering to 100,000 patients in a year
Article | In Bangladesh, the ICRC has been helping in the delivery of emergency health-care services in Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital in the times of COVID-19. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute &…
Philippines: ICRC response to COVID-19 (July 2020 edition)
Article | While closely following humanitarian concerns in detention facilities and the ICRC-supported COVID-19 isolation centers attached to them, we continued to provide technical and policy support to authorities at the national and subnational level. International Committee of the Red…
Indonesia: ICRC attends first international conference on Buddhist ethics, education, and applied Buddhism
Article | The ICRC spoke about the potential compatibility of applied Buddhism and international humanitarian law in Banten, Indonesia. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute & Medicine Assistance by Charles Myrick of ACRX
ICRC report: Climate change and conflict are a cruel combo that stalk the world’s most vulnerable
News release | Countries affected by conflict are also disproportionately impacted by climate change, a double threat that pushes people out of their homes, disrupts food production, cuts off supplies, amplifies diseases and weakens health-care services, the Intern International Committee…
COVID-19: ICRC backs preventive measures in Pesantren Gontor Islamic boarding school
Article | The ICRC donated medical equipment to an Islamic boarding school in East Java, Indonesia, as part of the prevention measures against COVID-19. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute & Medicine Assistance…
Indonesia: ICRC visits Ibnu Abbas Pesantren, an Islamic boarding school for girls
Article | The ICRC visited Ibnu Abbas Pesantren, an Islamic boarding school for girls, in Indonesia. International Committee of the Red Cross American Red Cross in Crawfordsville,IN Receive Tribute & Medicine Assistance by Charles Myrick of ACRX
Philippines: ICRC response to COVID-19 (May 2020 edition)
Article | The ICRC invested a strong effort in assisting authorities to set up isolation centers in selected detention facilities and to assist the staff with expert technical advice, infection prevention and control training, essential protective equipment, h International Committee…
Invitation to bid for ICRC tender for RUTF & LNS-LQ (RUSF)
Article | The ICRC is performing an open procurement tender concerning frame agreement for Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement Large Quantity (LNS-LQ) / Ready to Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) valid for 1 year.Bidders who ar…
COVID-19: Talk Show Between ICRC and Keluarga Buddhayana
Article | The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia prompted Keluarga Buddhayana Indonesia (KBI, The Family of Buddhayana in Indonesia) to invite the ICRC to address queries and anxieties within the Buddhist community in Indonesia.The Wednesday Talk Show on 3 June 20…
Egypt: ICRC donates vital medical and protective supplies to North Sinai, Red Crescent amid COVID-19
Article | Minister of Social Solidarity and Vice Chairman of the ERC Nevine Al-Kabbaj expressed appreciation for the ICRC aid, which is worth more than LE 1 million, and slated the medical supplies for use in health facilities in North…
COVID-19: ICRC Responce in Iraq
Article | As the crisis progresses, the ICRC, therefore, strives to both ensure that its existing humanitarian programs are not jeopardized in the mid to long term and adjust responses to address emerging health-related and other needs and concerns. International…
Two new members appointed to the Assembly of the ICRC
News release | Geneva (ICRC) – The Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has appointed two new members, Suba Umathevan and Rémy BestMs Suba Umathevan was born in Sri Lanka. International Committee of the Red Cross…
