“The international armed conflict has affected millions of Ukrainians in dramatic ways over the last four years,” said Mr. Krähenbühl. “Almost every family has endured the death of a loved one, injury ...
A story published in The New Yorker includes excerpts of confidential ICRC correspondence that the publication says was ...
Behind every statistic on displacement is a person who made a difficult choice about how to survive the hostilities: to shelter underground, to flee at the last possible moment, to carry a loved one ...
The Roots of Restraint in War is an update of the 2004 Roots of Behaviour in War. You can also find here the Executive Summary of this report. Based on two years of research collaboration between the ...
South Sudan became the world's youngest nation in July 2011 with hopes of a more peaceful future. Fifteen years later, many communities continue to face the daily consequences of conflict and violence ...
Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as ...
War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians. It must stop. Every effort to de-escalate is critical. Deliberate attacks on essential services and civilian infrastructure can amount to war ...
Investigations into alleged violations of international humanitarian law by the parties to an armed conflict are not only crucial to securing respect for IHL, but also to preventing future violations ...
The military escalation in the Middle East is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region, with potentially devastating consequences for civilians. Upholding the rules of war is an ...
AI in the military domain refers to the use of artificial intelligence in military systems and operations, including autonomous weapon systems, military decision-support systems, cyber operations and ...
Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. The scale of major military operations flaring across the Middle East risks embroiling the region – and beyond – ...
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jean Pictet, the ICRC and the Committee for the Jean Pictet Competition (CCJP) paid tribute to Pictet’s legacy and achievements regarding the ...