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Statement By President Peter Maurer On The Situation In Ukraine
Friday, 25 February 2022, 11:41 am | International Committee of the Red Cross
This new phase of the fighting in Ukraine has sent an ominous chill down my spine. The intensification and spread of the conflict risk a scale of death and destruction that are frightening to contemplate, given the immense military capacities involved. ... More >>
ICRC Teams Up With Pasifika Artist To Amplify Vaccine Equity Message
Saturday, 25 December 2021, 5:29 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
“In the Pacific, it is common to invite a random passerby to share a meal. No matter how little that Pacific Islander may have or how hungry they may seem, we are all taught from a very young age to be considerate of others and to some extent, ... More >>
Solomon Islands Red Cross Grateful For Access During Crisis In Honiara
Friday, 3 December 2021, 9:42 am | International Committee of the Red Cross
“We are very thankful that the crowds of people allowed Solomon Islands Red Cross Society (SIRCS) to help those in need.” These are the sentiments of the Solomon Islands Red Cross Society, Secretary-General, Mr. Clement Manuri. Mr Manuri said ... More >>
Why A World Free From Nuclear Weapons Is Worth Fighting For
Sunday, 26 September 2021, 6:13 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
By Clementine Rendle, Regional Legal Advisor at the International Committee of the Red Cross Snow isn’t something we picture when we think of Pacific Island countries, with their stretches of crystal-clear water, warm sand and palm trees. But as ash ... More >>
International Day For The Elimination Of Sexual Violence In Conflict
Saturday, 19 June 2021, 4:49 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
“Sexual violence in conflict” an Op-Ed by Vincent Ochilet, ICRC’s Head of Regional Delegation in the Pacific. On June 19th, many people across the globe will mark International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. This day ... More >>
Extensive Destruction Reported As Cyclone Yasa Slams Into Fiji
Friday, 18 December 2020, 1:12 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
Suva/Kuala Lumpur, 18 December 2020 – Cyclone Yasa has slammed into Fiji, with initial reports showing extensive destruction across the island nation with tens of thousands of people affected. Packing wind gusts of up to 345 kilometres per hour, ... More >>
ICRC Health Coordinator on Louisa Akavi
Monday, 15 April 2019, 1:55 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
Avril Patterson is the health coordinator for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Yemen. More >>
The search for Louisa Akavi, Alaa Rajab, and Nabil Bakdounes
Monday, 15 April 2019, 1:50 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
The search for New Zealand national Louisa Akavi and Syrian nationals Alaa Rajab and Nabil Bakdounes has consumed the International Committee of the Red Cross since their abduction in Syria in October 2013. At times, we’ve felt Louisa’s freedom ... More >>
Syria: ICRC pleas for information on NZ nurse, two Syrians
Monday, 15 April 2019, 10:17 am | International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is making a public call for information about three staff members abducted in Syria more than five years ago. More >>
ICRC calls for immediate lifting of all sieges across Syria
Thursday, 14 January 2016, 10:48 am | International Committee of the Red Cross
Damascus / Geneva – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says that, as a matter of urgency, and because of overwhelming humanitarian needs, all sieges being carried out across Syria must be ended. The appeal comes after access was granted ... More >>
More is needed to protect the dignity and safety of migrants
Thursday, 10 December 2015, 10:44 am | International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva, 9 December 2015 - Governments as well as aid and humanitarian organizations need to do more to protect and promote the dignity and safety of all migrants, and to ensure their access to essential services. More >>
Nepal: South Asian experts gather to discuss sexual violence
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 2:48 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
The fifth annual South Asian Regional Conference on International Humanitarian Law, jointly organized by the Government of Nepal and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), will be held in Kathmandu on 8-10 April 2014. More >>
Central African Republic: Thousands afraid to leave the bush
Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 3:35 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
In the Central African Republic, tens of thousands of people who dare not leave the bush because of the lack of security are vulnerable to malaria and diseases caused by consuming unsafe water. More >>
Niger/Mali: Training Health Professionals In War Surgery
Friday, 20 September 2013, 2:33 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
Niamey/Bamako (ICRC) – Some 30 health practitioners from Niger and Mali will familiarize themselves with techniques specific to war surgery at a workshop organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Niamey from 16 to 18 September. More >>
Syria: A Human Tragedy with Alarming Consequences
Monday, 2 September 2013, 4:26 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva/Damascus (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is appalled by recent developments in Syria, including last week’s reported use of chemical weapons and the ensuing escalation of events. More >>
ICRC Visits Sudanese Soldiers Held By Armed Opposition Group
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 3:18 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
Khartoum/Geneva (ICRC) – On 26 August, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegates visited Sudanese government soldiers held in Darfur by the Sudan Liberation Army – Abdelwahid an-Nur faction (SLA-AW), an armed opposition group. More >>
ICRC President Emphasises Plight of Seperated Families
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 3:15 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
Geneva (ICRC) – President Peter Maurer of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) left Seoul today at the end of an official back-to-back visit to the two Koreas, during which he met with senior officials from both countries. More >>
Philippines: Humanitarian Reporting Contest
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 3:13 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
Manila (ICRC) – At an award ceremony held today, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Philippine Red Cross announced the winners of the 2013 Red Cross Award for Humanitarian Reporting. More >>
Syria: Breakdown of Services Increases Suffering
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 2:31 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
In violence-stricken areas, the breakdown of essential services is adding to the woes of hundreds of thousands of people. More >>
Sudan: Food, Seed and Tools For Nearly Half a Million People
Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:13 pm | International Committee of the Red Cross
Khartoum/Geneva (ICRC) – Around 450,000 people in Darfur are being provided with food, seed and farming tools by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Most of the aid is going to families in and around Jebel Marra and Jebel Si, and ... More >>
