In an age when anyone can denounce violations online or on social media, the ICRC's confidential approach saves lives. Here ...

Now more than ever, civilians pay the costly price of war. Civilians living through wars are highly dependent on the digital ...

As unmanned systems have become an increasingly prominent feature of contemporary armed conflict, their increasing ...

As the world urbanizes, so too do conflicts. It is estimated that some 50 million people now suffer the horrific consequences of urban warfare – a trend that is likely to continue as more and more ...

The incident, which occurred in the Al-Shajara neighborhood, claimed the lives of two people and injured seven more including three ICRC staff members. The injured have been rushed to hospital for ...

“The explosion occurred during breaking of fast, which many of us did not have time to complete because we had to deploy to the scene,” recalls Babagana, a veteran volunteer of the Nigerian Red Cross ...

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 ...

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 ...

The world cannot absorb limitless war. Upholding international humanitarian law is not a choice. It is an obligation. Civilians must be spared from the conduct of hostilities. Medical personnel and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Africa is the continent with the highest missing persons caseload, the highest number of unaccompanied children, and the highest number of family reunifications, based on ICRC-registered cases as from ...