In adherence to our fundamental principles, we continued working in 2023 to protect the lives and dignity of individuals deprived of liberty, families of missing persons, people in mobility, and communities. Learn more in our 2024 activity report. What were our key principles in 2023? Protecting the lives of individuals Safeguarding the dignity of those … Read more
News release: What is the ICRC doing in Sana’a? The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is supporting the unilateral release of 113 detainees in Sana’a. Why is the detainee release important? – The ICRC is facilitating the release process to ensure humane treatment of detainees. – This move aims to reunite individuals with … 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
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
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
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Director for Africa, Patrick Youssef, recently visited Burkina Faso. What did he have to say about the situation in the country? Addressing the humanitarian crisis Youssef expressed concern about the worsening security situation in Burkina Faso. He highlighted the impact of the crisis on civilians, including … Read more
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