On this Women’s Day, meet Chawan Muhammed, a 33-year-old from Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq who serves as a beacon of inspiration for many. Who is Chawan Muhammed? Chawan Muhammed is a 33-year-old woman from Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq She tirelessly supports her family She is dedicated to pursuing her passions What … Read more
Are we witnessing a brutal war that has shattered any semblance of shared humanity? Is there hope for peace in a conflict-ridden world? In a recent news release, the grim reality of a relentless war has been starkly exposed. What are the implications of such a devastating conflict on innocent civilians? How can we come … Read more
Mirjana Spoljaric’s Meetings with Hamas and Qatar Authorities: ICRC Calls for Urgent Protection Recently, Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC Director for Europe and Central Asia, held meetings of high importance in the region. What were the key meetings? Mirjana Spoljaric met with Ismael Haniyëh, chair of Hamas’ Political Bureau. She also had a separate meeting with authorities … Read more
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 12–16, 2023. What was the training about? The training focused on the Law of Armed Conflict at Sea It aimed to … Read more
The Cambodian women’s wheelchair basketball team recently made headlines for their remarkable victory over the Laotian team at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Zone Championship in Bangkok, Thailand. What was the recent achievement of the Cambodian team? The Cambodian women’s wheelchair basketball team triumphed over the Laotian team at the IWBF Asia … Read more
What is the current humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? The upsurge in armed conflict and violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is causing a devastating impact, particularly in the eastern region of the country. What are the key findings of the report? Armed conflict and violence are on … Read more
What did Catherine Gendre from ICRC Say? Catherine Gendre, the Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Maputo, expressed her profound sadness at witnessing the trauma and fatigue of numerous women and children. Insights from ICRC Head in Mozambique Here are some key insights from Catherine Gendre’s statement: … Read more
Head of the ICRC’s mission in Panama, Alexandre Le Breton, highlights the challenges faced by individuals attempting to cross the Darien Gap. What obstacles do migrants encounter? Unavoidable dangers in the jungle Facing days-long treks Discovering deceased individuals during the journey Why is the Darien Gap treacherous? The region poses perilous conditions for those attempting … Read more
On March 9, 2024, the 22nd Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition for the Asia-Pacific Region reached its exciting finale What is the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition? The prestigious competition is jointly organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Hong Kong Red Cross … Read more
News Release | The Coordination Mechanism in Georgia What is the Coordination Mechanism in Georgia? The Coordination Mechanism, established in 2010, brings together Georgian, South Ossetian, and Russian participants under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Why was it created? To promote humanit To facilitate communication and cooperation among all … Read more