Since 1935, the ICRC and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) work in close partnership as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the largest humanitarian network in the world. They also cooperate with other components of the …
Every day, somewhere in the world, a humanitarian worker sets out knowing they may not return home. They are medics, drivers, engineers and volunteers. Their courage is extraordinary. But courage does not stop bullets or guarantee safe passage. The risks …
I first met Sandra* inside a detention center in Cavite several years ago. While other detainees actively participated in our discussions, Sandra was one of the quiet ones. On the last day of our visit, however, she approached me and asked for help. She …
"Our role as a neutral intermediary is a fundamental aspect of our mandate,” explains Nicolas Lambert, head of the ICRC’s Mali delegation. “The ICRC teams were able to transfer the injured to a suitable medical facility so they can receive the further …
Water infrastructure, including wells, desalination facilities and pipelines, has been largely damaged or destroyed. Running water remains out of reach for thousands of households in Gaza. People rely on limited and damaged infrastructure – like wells – …
Armed conflict and other violence in the provinces of Ituri and North and South Kivu have resulted in repeated displacements and greater food insecurity. Many families have tried to reduce the dangers they face by abandoning their remotest fields in favour …
Organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS), the 2026 Annual National International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition brought together 12 of Uganda's best law …
Seventy-seven years later, the promise made by states to preserve humanity in war is eroding at an alarming pace. The world is counting more conflicts each year. Technologies like drones and cyber capabilities are reshaping the battlefield and erasing the …
In March 2022, Tatiana had to leave everything behind, as hostilities broke out in her hometown close to Luhansk. “At first, we thought it would be just on the outskirts, like in 2014” she recalls. “Unfortunately, throughout the entire month, military …
The 15 people concerned, all of whom had consented to participating in the operation, left Beni in the north of North Kivu in a convoy on the evening of 6 August. On the morning of 7 August, after passing through Uganda, which had agreed to facilitate …
The number of missing persons has risen sharply in recent years. With over 130 conflicts worldwide — double the number recorded in 2009 — the number of people going missing continues to grow. Families are often left in uncertainty for decades, unable to …
On August 6, 1945, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39,000 instantly. By 1950, the death toll from both bombings had risen …
Kyiv (ICRC) - For millions of people in Ukraine, this year has been horrific. Entire communities live under constant threat, spending tense days and sleepless nights in shelters, across Ukraine. Last night was no exception, with at least 20 people …
The visit was carried out in accordance with the ICRC’s standards and procedures for visiting people deprived of liberty. This included the opportunity to speak with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in private. In line with the ICRC’s working methods, detention …
At the request and with the agreement of relevant authorities, the ICRC transferred the individuals from Kerem Shalom crossing to Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. Our team also facilitated their communication with families as needed. The ICRC performed …
The ICRC improved access to essential primary healthcare by providing medical supplies and technical assistance to Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) primary health centres. Emphasis was placed on ensuring that women, children and other vulnerable groups …
One of them is Hassan. He is not yet three and a half years old. Hassan arrived at the centre in July, showing signs of severe malnutrition, stomatitis, marasmus, and pneumonia. His mother, Sabirin, is a widow. When she saw Hassan’s condition deteriorate, …
With no grain available, livestock farming was the residents’ last source of income. Then another event turned everything upside down: a fire. “We relied heavily on our livestock to provide for ourselves, but after the attack on the village, the bush was …
Armed conflicts continue to have devastating consequences on access to water and other essential services. Damage to critical infrastructure disrupts access to safe water, health care, sanitation and electricity, with serious consequences for public health …
This update reflects our commitment to transparency and to reporting figures that accurately represent our current operational reality. It ensures that the information we share publicly corresponds to the number of families with whom we are actively …
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