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ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war

There are more than 130 armed conflicts classified by the ICRC across the world today. This is two times the number we ...
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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC begins operation to facilitate return of hostages, detainees as part of ceasefire agreement

Starting today, ICRC teams will receive the hostages held in Gaza and transfer them to Israeli authorities. In a separate ...
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ICRC president: Ceasefire agreement offers chance to save lives, reunite families

Geneva (ICRC) – The ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas must mark a turning point in two years of ...
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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates the return of 20 hostages and 1,808* detainees as part of ceasefire agreement

We invite organizations, institutions and philanthropists to join us in our mission to alleviate the suffering of those ...
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Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC calls for dignified management of the deceased as transfers continue

At the request of the parties, the ICRC's neutral intermediary role in this operation begins once the remains of the deceased ...
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Health care increasingly difficult to access in North and South Kivu

Find out how you as an individual can contribute to our humanitarian efforts to help people suffering because of armed ...
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Ethiopia: ICRC provides urgent medical aid and visits detainees following armed clashes in Amhara region

Addis Ababa (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has intensified its humanitarian response in ...
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The Fundamental Principles: 60 Years of humanity in action

The Fundamental Principles provide a compass for humanitarian action. They guide our choices in some of the most dangerous ...
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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates transfer of remains to Israel and Gaza

Stay updated with the latest news and ongoing initiatives of the ICRC.
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Ukraine: Supporting families living with uncertainty

Thousands of families across Ukraine endure uncertainty about the fate of their loved ones – missing or captured since the ...
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ICRC at GCF 2025: Putting the Humanitarian Voice at the Heart of Cybersecurity

From protecting hospitals from ransomware and other forms of tech- cyber-attacks to safeguarding humanitarian lifelines like ...
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UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on crimes against humanity

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes and supports efforts toward the adoption of a legally binding instrument on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. The ...