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Over the past five decades, the ICRC has worked in Thailand to deliver humanitarian assistance both locally and in neighboring countries.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Over the past five decades, the ICRC has worked in Thailand to deliver humanitarian assistance both locally and in neighboring countries.| International Committee of the Red Cross
In Kenya, we work with the Kenya Red Cross Society to help families separated by armed conflict, other situations of violence, arrest and detention, natural disasters or migration re-establish and/or maintain contact.| International Committee of the Red Cross
States party to international humanitarian law treaties must take certain legal and administrative measures to comply with the obligations they have undertaken.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Working with states and parties to conflict to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law is at the core of our mandate under the Geneva Conventions.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC International Humanitarian Law Bibliography lists references to English and French publications on international humanitarian law.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross is located in Geneva and supports our delegations around the world.| International Committee of the Red Cross
New methods and means of warfare, such as cyber attacks, armed drones and robots, raise novel humanitarian and legal challenges.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The use of cyber operations as means or methods of warfare in armed conflicts poses a real risk of harm to civilians. It is essential to understand how international humanitarian law protects civilians, civilian infrastructure and civilian data against cyber harm.| International Committee of the Red Cross
International law on conduct in armed conflicts aims to balance legitimate military action with humanitarian objectives to reduce suffering, especially among civilians.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The symposium convened military, legal and humanitarian experts to explore how new military technologies should comply with international humanitarian law.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The ICRC first established a presence in the GCC countries in Kuwait during the 1990–1991 Gulf War, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The organization signed country host agreements with the ministries of foreign affairs of the UAE and Qatar in In July 2022 and March 2023 respectively. The ICRC has also maintained a presence in Oman since 2015 and Saudi Arabia since 2017, with activities across all six...| International Committee of the Red Cross
During the two day visit, Krähenbühl met with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs Xavier Bettel. Krähenbühl and the ICRC’s Head of Delegation in Luxembourg also met for the first time with the Grand-Duchy’s Parliament’s President Claude Wiseler, and Gusty Graas, President of the Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. They also met with Michel Simonis, the Director General of the Lu...| International Committee of the Red Cross
Contemporary armed conflicts show, in appalling and devastating ways, that IHL faces enormous challenges in providing effective and meaningful protection for affected people. To reverse this downward spiral of disrespect for IHL and despair, in September 2024, the ICRC launched – together with Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa - a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to IHL. This initiative will culminate in a landmark meeting to uphold humanity in w...| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC has been present in Sudan since 1978, helping people affected by conflict in Darfur, Blue Nile, South Kordofan and Eastern Sudan and promoting international humanitarian law.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC is deeply alarmed by the recent surge in attacks on critical civilian infrastructure in Sudan.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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The ICRC’s work in Haiti is concentrated in the greater Port-au-Prince area. Our humanitarian action is focused on meeting people’s needs in places that have been devastated by armed violence.| International Committee of the Red Cross
International humanitarian law (IHL) aims to ensure that internally displaced people are protected and given assistance at all stages of their displacement.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Port-au-Prince (ICRC) – Amid increased high-levels of armed violence in Haiti that is exacerbating the health system’s ability to respond to an outbreak of cholera, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is working to support the authorities in dealing with and containing the spread of cholera cases in 18 places of detention.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Life in one of the areas worst affected by armed violence in Port-au-Prince is not easy. Being a medical worker, even less so.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Past conflicts, combined with sudden economic difficulties and worsening climate conditions, had deprived many rural households in Afghanistan of their sources of income and eroded vital irrigation infrastructure.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest humanitarian network, dedicated to preventing and alleviating suffering wherever it occurs.| International Committee of the Red Cross
In Colombia, the ICRC provides emergency assistance, advocates for the protection of migrants, and restores contact between families separated by conflict.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC protects those affected by war and conflict, advocating for their rights and providing life-saving assistance at all stages of hostilities.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva (ICRC). On 30 August, the International Day of the Disappeared, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will highlight the magnitude of disappearances in Latin America and the importance of greater coordination efforts by countries and institutions to mitigate one of the most painful humanitarian consequences of violence in the region.| International Committee of the Red Cross
International humanitarian law protects a wide range of people and objects during armed conflict.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC engages with all weapon bearers, both state and non-state, to fulfill its mandate of protecting and assisting those affected by war and violence.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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Bogotá (ICRC) – As a result of Colombia’s eight ongoing armed conflicts, in 2023 thousands of civilians went missing, were displaced, suffered sexual violence, or were wounded by explosive weapons or confined to their homes because of the risks of crossfire, anti-personnel mines and threats from armed groups. In addition, many young children and teenagers were involved with armed groups.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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The cases were spread across 14 departments of the country, with the Pacific region the most affected: the departments of Cauca, Valle del Cauca and Nariño accounted for 65 per cent of the injured and deceased. This rise has been driven by the increased use of explosive hazards as the hostilities have intensified. Civilians have been increasingly affected by these devices, especially launched explosives and controlled detonation devices. Of the total number of injuries and deaths recorded in...| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC has been working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 1978, providing protection and assistance to victims of the armed conflicts and other situations of violence that regularly afflict the country.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC works with national armed and security forces to promote respect for IHL. We also provide support to the Burundi Red Cross to restore family links.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Under international humanitarian law, children affected by armed conflict are entitled to special respect and protection.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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In the first half of 2025, the ICRC responded to humanitarian challenges across Afghanistan by supporting healthcare, providing physical rehabilitation services, assisting people in establishing livelihoods and more.| International Committee of the Red Cross
27 January 2005 statement on the international commemoration of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The event focused on facilitating discussions on international humanitarian law (IHL) and raise awareness regarding this legal discipline among academics, students and the wider public.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC supports the teaching of humanitarian law and principles, promoting respect for the life and dignity of people affected by conflict.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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The resolution presents a shared concern about ICT activities during armed conflict and highlights key IHL obligations that all belligerents must respect.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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As a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization, we promote compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and work to mitigate the impact of armed conflict, other violence and occupation on civilians through our protection activities and assistance programmes.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Two years of war in Sudan have displaced millions, devastated health care, and deepened a humanitarian crisis across the region.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Armed violence in Haiti fuels mass displacement, collapsing services and rising needs across the country.| International Committee of the Red Cross
A photo report by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham on the physical and psychological damage on people affected by the war in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.| International Committee of the Red Cross
On the occasion of its 50th award, thirty-five outstanding nurses from 17 countries have been awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal.| International Committee of the Red Cross
An interview with Patrick Hamilton, ICRC Head of Delegation in Colombia, on the challenges the civilian population must face.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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The ICRC helps in restoring contact between, tracing, or reuniting thousands of family members separated by armed conflict, violence, disasters, or migration.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Thammasat University's Faculty of Law, together with the ICRC, hosted a special screening of the acclaimed film, First They Killed My Father.| International Committee of the Red Cross
As the national rounds concludes, the winning Dhaka University team will represent Bangladesh at the Asia-Pacific regional rounds in Hong Kong in 2025.| International Committee of the Red Cross
the ICRC Pretoria Regional Delegation, in collaboration with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the South African government, co-hosted the 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Island States Regional Seminar on the implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL).| International Committee of the Red Cross
With the implementation of a ceasefire agreement, Palestinians in Gaza have begun a journey back to their homes – or what is left of them.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The use of heavy artillery in densely populated areas can have a devasting impact on civilians caught in the crossfire. Power lines and transformers have been damaged in the fighting, cutting off electricity to the city and having a serious impact on humanitarian operations and public health.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains extremely dire as a result of decades of armed conflict, economic hardship and natural disasters.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Following a life-altering injury, physical rehabilitation is crucial for achieving full independence. At the ICRC, we support civilians on this path.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Visiting prisoners of war and others deprived of their liberty in detention: Every detainee deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness.| International Committee of the Red Cross
States and other parties to armed conflict have an obligation to "respect and to ensure respect for" international humanitarian law "in all circumstances".| International Committee of the Red Cross
The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols protect people who do not take part in the fighting and those who can no longer fight.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Discover the IHL – International Humanitarian Law Digital App. Designed for on-the-go use, the IHL Digital App enables instant IHL referencing for legal practice and discussion, directly from the palm of your hand, so you can search, save and share, anytime, anywhere.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Economic security: Armed conflicts and crises are marked by infrastructure destruction, population displacement, and almost inevitably, economic instability.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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Nadezhda and her daughters received food parcels and hygiene kits from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Yenakiieve.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The DNA Symposium has become an annual platform for experts and a host of organizations to share information and knowledge on medicolegal systems in Africa.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Almost 1.5 million livestock are vaccinated in three regions to support livelihoods of pastoralists affected by legacy of armed conflict.| International Committee of the Red Cross
In China, we focus on creating an understanding of the ICRC’s humanitarian efforts and emergency response around the world through regular dialogue with authorities, think tanks and academic institutions in the region.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC has been serving the people of Afghanistan for over 40 years, protecting, and assisting them amidst the consequences of armed conflicts and overlapping challenges.| International Committee of the Red Cross
When conflict impedes access to clean water, safe shelter or a sustainable living environment, the consequences are severe and far-reaching.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Health care in danger: At the ICRC, treating and caring for the sick and wounded during armed conflict and other violence is one of our founding principles.| International Committee of the Red Cross
In Azerbaijan, in the first half of 2024, we continued our activities to help people with humanitarian support, in collaboration with our partner organizations.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Civilians have been the main victims of war. Protecting civilians and their property during armed conflict is a cornerstone of international humanitarian law.| International Committee of the Red Cross
2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their fundamental role in protecting people affected by armed conflict.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC applies globally accepted forensic standards to identify the deceased, search for missing persons, and in other humanitarian contexts.| International Committee of the Red Cross
In 2023, we documented 222 cases of people missing in connection with the armed conflicts and violence that occurred in that year. These data confirm that this is still the reality in 18 departments, of which Arauca, Cauca, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Chocó and Valle del Cauca are the most affected, with 75 %s of the total number of documented cases.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The presence or suspected presence of even a single device can confine an entire community for long periods or, at times, intermittently. This limits access to essential resources such as water sources, schooling and medical care.| International Committee of the Red Cross
Throughout 2023, we supported communities who had been displaced and who, scared for their lives, took the only way out they had: leaving their homes and losing everything. We also provided support to people who were determined to start or continue the search for their relatives reported missing. We helped those who, in the midst of uncertainty, were confined to their communities with limited access to basic resources.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC delegation in Moldova launched its cash-for-livelihood programme to support economic recovery and build resilience of families and individuals.| International Committee of the Red Cross
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Patients in Mirwais Regional Hospital in Kandahar benefit from an improved health care provision through stable electricity supply.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The launch of the training video results from the lack of accurate statistics on the number of missing people in Africa or around the world| International Committee of the Red Cross
Afghanistan's top six wheelchair basketball teams gathered for the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, in Herat.| International Committee of the Red Cross
On 18 June 2024, for its 14th edition, the ICRC’s Humanitarian Visa d’Or was awarded to freelance photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham.| International Committee of the Red Cross
‘Listening houses’ run by the Red Cross offer sanctuary and support to survivors of sexual violence in the DRC. These are some of their stories.| International Committee of the Red Cross
This report is an updated version of the original Counting the Dead report, published in 2022, which covered the period from 2014 to 2019. The new report covers 2020 to 2021 and focuses on four countries (Spain, Greece, Italy and Malta), examining the number of recorded migrant deaths, calculating how many of these migrants were identified and looking into how human remains were managed.| International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and its partners, primarily the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, have maintained a close proximity to the people affected by the armed conflict in Ukraine in particular in Eastern Ukraine, working together to respond to the vast needs generated by long years of armed conflict.| International Committee of the Red Cross
