Commissioner, Ministers, Excellencies, colleagues,From Gaza to Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the International Committee of the Red Cross observes a worldwide inability to safeguard civilians during armed conflicts. What actions are being taken to address this pressing issue? Global Failure to Protect Civilians in Armed Conflict Red Cross highlights the lack … Read more
The villagers develop new water supply system through cash-for-work program What is the latest development? The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) collaborated with the local government on the project. How was the project implemented? Villagers built the new water supply system through a cash-for-work program. What is the significance of this project? It … Read more
What event has allowed for collaboration between Abkhaz and Georgian participants? Involvement in the humanitarian Coordination Mechanism on Persons Unaccounted For In Connection with the Events of 1992–1993 Armed Conflict and After Who has been supporting this collaboration since 2? ICRC All thanks to the humanitarian Coordination Mechanism on Persons Unaccounted For in Connection with … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is Hosting a Photojournalism Contest What is the ICRC Humanitarian Visa d’or award? The contest runs from 28 March to 9 June 2024 Open to professional photojournalists An opportunity to showcase humanitarian stories How can Photojournalists Participate? Submit their work between the specified dates Focus on humanitarian … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Provides Food Aid to Displaced People in the DR Congo What is the Latest Humanitarian Effort? ICRC, along with the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, offers food aid. Over 44,000 newly arrived displaced individuals in Goma receive assistance. How Does This Help … Read more
Key Humanitarian Initiatives in Sudan and South Sudan What are the primary areas of support? Assisting Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees Restoring/maintaining contact with loved ones Improving access to essential health care services Providing clean drinking water Ensuring household items How are the refugees and returnees being helped? Efforts are being made to provide … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Spotlights Humanitarian Perspectives at Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference What did the ICRC emphasize at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference? The ICRC emphasized the humanitarian perspectives of the escalating global geopolitical tensions. Where did the event take place? The Boao Forum for Asia … Read more
In 2023, 66 individuals are reunited with their families through humanitarian efforts How many people were reunited with their loved ones? 66 individuals were reunited with their families How does this year’s release compare to the previous year? 2023 saw the highest number of releases in recent years 66 people were reunited, surpassing the 63 … Read more
Instead of despair, these individuals have found hope through the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). How has the ICRC helped them? Setting up successful small businesses Providing for their families Paying off debts Reinvesting in their businesses These are just some of the ways in which the ICRC has made … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Adapts Rapidly to Address Emerging Needs How did the ICRC respond to the evolving situation in Israel and Gaza? Building on a strong mandate and longstanding presence Adjusted and scaled up response quickly Addressing new needs in Israel and Gaza What actions did the ICRC take in … Read more