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UNSCR 2730 is an urgent and timely reminder of parties’ obligations to respect and protect humanitarian personnel

This obligation is a duty for parties to a conflict and a collective responsibility of all states to uphold that rule; states must also ensure respect for international humanitarian law as a whole.Just as the civilian population is paying an increasi
24-05-2024 | News release
Poland: Essay competition on potential impact of disinformation and hate speech in armed conflict is launched

In an event designed to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, graduate students in Poland are being invited to participate in an essay competition about the effect disinformation and hate speech have on people experiencing conflict.
24-05-2024 | Article
Armenia: Waiting to recover health and reunite with husband

22-05-2024 | Article
ICRC President: "People caught in armed conflict need actions, not words"

Check against deliveryMr President,Thank you for inviting me to address the Council on this important topic.In 1999, when former ICRC President Cornelio Sommaruga briefed this body, he spoke of 20 active conflicts.
21-05-2024 | Article
Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00038 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Multi-purpose Tent 45m2
Dear Madam/Sir,The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00038) to establish a new 3-year Framework Agreement for Multi-purpose Tent 45m2.Please find all pertinent inf
17-05-2024 | Article
Republic of Korea: ICRC and KOICA sign agreement to help people affected by armed conflict and violence

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 14 May 2024.
17-05-2024 | News release
Ukraine: As fighting intensifies around Kharkiv, ICRC increases support for displaced people

While many of the 8,000 people reported to have left have found refuge with host families and relatives, civilians from the border areas continue to arrive at collective shelters in Kharkiv city.The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has
16-05-2024 | News release