From the ancient cities of Mesopotamia to Iraq's archaeological treasures and historic monuments stand as enduring symbols of the country's identity and a source of pride for its people. They tell the story of civilizations that have shaped human …
Meetings planned with senior Russian officials will address issues related to international humanitarian law, including the importance of protecting civilians and the infrastructure they depend on, upholding the rights of prisoners of war and other …
The year 2025 was marked by the consequences of more than 130 armed conflicts on the lives of people around the world. Protracted conflicts and fresh emergencies led to injuries, death and displacement, often on a large scale. Families were separated, and …
The scale of the destruction that, we've been witnessing going from Rafah, which doesn’t exist anymore to further north, where you do not see a single building that has not been affected by the fighting over the past two and a half years, and it is …
The event featured an overview of the core concepts of IHL and presentations and debates on tools and good practices for implementing IHL domestically. There was also an update on the Global IHL Initiative, including an analysis of its scope, structure and …
So far, the ICRC has donated 18,400 water purification tablets to Venezuela's Ministry of Water (MPPAA), enabling the treatment of up to 755,000 litres of water for use in hospitals. According to Sphere standards, this quantity can cover the daily …
Nkundwanabake Anesia, aged 58, fled Burundi in 1994 when the early years of the conflict devastated her community. As she made her way to Uganda via Tanzania, she carried with her a wound that would take decades to heal: the separation from her young son, …
"You reached us during a very difficult time,” said a farmer from a hard-hit area in West Wellega, in the Oromia region. About 30,000 people benefitted from the assistance in this zone, while 18,000 residents of the Sasiga district in East Wellega …
Ninety-five participants, including representatives of AU member states, diplomatic missions, United Nations (UN) agencies, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, civil society, and policy experts, gathered for the event on 3 June 2026. The …
What began as a simple question about video games and international humanitarian law (IHL) eventually sparked the creation of one of the ICRC’s most forward-looking digital initiatives: the ICRC’s Immersive Technology team. In 2011, an ICRC delegate - who …
The shipment included medical items for first-aid disaster response, as well as a range of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to protect first responders during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents. The consignment comprises …
Addressing an open session convened during the 1350th sitting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) Mr Bruce Biber, ICRC Head of Delegation to the AU, called on participants to amplify their voices on global platforms to integrate IHL into …
In 2025, ensuring access to health care has remained a central pillar of the ICRC’s work for people affected by armed conflict, particularly where health systems have been overwhelmed or deprived of essential resources. The ICRC supported health facilities …
The participants presented an update on the progress made since the last meeting of the Coordination Mechanism and the ongoing challenges related to the process. They also discussed the importance of obtaining and exchanging information - including about …
Excellencies, colleagues, Respect for international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians are under unprecedented strain. Last month, the President of the ICRC told the Security Council: “Wars fought without rules transform wars between …
Entitled “Diverse impacts of armed conflicts: the need to protect all civilians under the Fourth Geneva Convention”, the event brought together legal experts, humanitarian practitioners, state representatives and representatives of civil society to reflect …
IHL already restricts the development and use of autonomous weapons, but it does not provide all the answers. New, legally binding rules are urgently needed. The aim is not to ban all autonomous weapons, but to prevent the use of the most unacceptable ones …
Once again, almost all the beds in ICRC-supported hospitals are full. “The health crisis resulting from Ebola hasn’t reduced the number of conflict-related emergency cases. Our surgical teams are under constant pressure, with a steady stream of weapon- …
Last year, around the world, 5.4 million people fled violence and persecution by seeking refuge in other countries. While Africa remains severely affected by forced displacement, it also provides refuge to those affected by it. In the Democratic Republic …
The challenge they face is steep. With Gaza located next to the sea, most of the water available from wells and boreholes is brackish, a mix of salt and freshwater. That makes it undrinkable and is why desalination plants, to make water drinkable again, …
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