Waiting is never easy, but waiting for news from a loved one is particularly painful. That is the daily reality for thousands ...

Every day, thousands of people disappear around the world: men, women, adults, and many, many children. Armed conflicts, ...

Under the current ceasefire agreement, the ICRC has assisted in the return of 300 deceased Palestinians and 23 deceased ...

In the last 15 years, Nigeria has witnessed horrendous humanitarian consequences of armed conflict, and in addition, faces ...

Ten-year-old Zahra from Mazar-i-Sharif is another example of how perseverance can change a life. When her mother, Abida ...

Despite extremely limited access and deteriorating security, the ICRC continues to work alongside the Sudanese Red Crescent ...

We invite organizations, institutions and philanthropists to join us in our mission to alleviate the suffering of those ...

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has a long history of visiting detainees around the world. Our commitment ...

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been present in Sudan since 1978, assisting people affected by ...

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Every day in our work, we see the Geneva Conventions in action. As long as conflicts remain a reality, international humanitarian law serves to limit human suffering and protect civilians, aid workers ...

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