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[OPINION] My organization assists victims of war; what does COVID-19 mean for them?
We see the world at its worst, which is why I want world leaders and governments to listen carefully: I am scared
Afghan Taliban rescind ban on Red Cross
The Taliban also restores security guarantees for those working for the ICRC
Red Cross: Two years after Marawi siege, thousands of evacuees still homeless
'We can only do so much. The authorities still have the primary responsibility of providing sustainable solutions to help the people of Marawi,' says the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross
[OPINION] War and law: Shooting-to-kill armed rebels
It cannot be presumed a priori that 'no armed NPA will surrender to authorities,' because it has in fact happened. And any lethal self-defense can be justified only in the face of armed resistance.
First aid flight in weeks lands in rebel-held Yemen capital
But the UN adds that shipments of food and medicines to the rebel-held Red Sea port of Hodeida remains blocked
Marawi women's tale: We want to go home, but our homes are destroyed
Two young mothers from Marawi recall the moment they fled the fighting and how they are coping with life in evacuation centers
Philippine Red Cross raises P37-M as it celebrates its 70th anniversary
On May 13 the humanitarian group will stage the 4th Million Volunteer Run across the country completing its extensive network of one million volunteers
Surviving poverty and conflict in Northern Samar
A young humanitarian shares her experience that reminded her how so much more needs to be done to put an end to the armed conflicts in the Philippines and to improve the quality of life of Filipinos
Red Cross urges release of 2 staff abducted in Afghanistan
The ICRC has not specified who was behind the abduction
Finding each other again after 10 years
Beginning of an invaluable and lasting reunion for a family starts with a single piece of paper
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, December 6, 2016
Hello Here s a round up of news you need to know this Tuesday
Red Cross survey shows surging acceptance of torture in conflict
A vast Red Cross survey indicates that acceptance of torture during war has increased dramatically in recent decades with fewer than half of people now categorically rejecting the practice
Aleppo one of 'most devastating urban conflicts' – Red Cross
ICRC: No one and nowhere is safe Shell fire is constant with houses schools and hospitals all in the line of fire People live in a state of fear
Syria aid deliveries postponed over violence: Red Cross
Aid groups are unable to deliver much needed food packages to four besieged towns in war torn Syria on Monday March 14 the International Committee of the Red Cross says citing security problems
Displaced people in Maguindanao meet their basic needs
Around 15 000 families in evacuation centers in 6 Maguindanao towns receive food and supplies from ICRC
US agents plotted to find bin Laden via meds – report
The supply chain could possibly include International Committee of the Red Cross hospitals It remains unclear if the idea was ever acted on
Standing strong amidst disasters and wars
How safe water and resilient shelters ensure a community s recovery
UN Security Council declines to back Russia's Yemen appeal
Diplomats say the Russian statement appealing for an immediate ceasefire or at least humanitarian pause in Yemen was not rejected out of hand but that council members need time to consider the wording
Humanitarian work 'riskier, more dynamic' – ICRC head
Humanitarian aid workers are facing greater risks in delivering aid to disaster zones and conflict areas around the world
Europe blasts Russia over Ukraine incursion as convoy waits
If there are any Russian military personnel or vehicles in Ukraine they need to be withdrawn immediately or the consequences will be very serious British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says
Red Cross denies coordinating Russian aid convoy to Ukraine
The charity says while it had received an offer from Moscow to organize aid convoys and would welcome any effort to ease civilian suffering in the region no such action had taken place
Use lessons of AIDS to fight Ebola – Red Cross chief
Elhadj As Sy: Communities are part of the solution and they shouldn t be seen as a problem
Red Cross nudges world: Don't forget Haiyan
Nearly 100 days after the super typhoon the Philippines receives only a fifth of the aid that the world promised
Red Cross says ordered to suspend Sudan work
Sudan s Humanitarian Aid Commission sent a letter to the ICRC informing them to suspend their activities citing some technical issues related to which ICRC hoped to undertake this year in the war torn country
The Comfort of Closure: Restoring family links
Two months after Yolanda the Red Cross Tracing Team continue to search for missing persons in the ravaged areas
Building “storm-resilient” shelters
Two months after Typhoon Yolanda shelter remains the biggest challenge for the Philippine government and aid agencies
ICRC to distribute water, medical aid in Eastern Samar
The International Committee of the Red Cross will focus on delivering drinking water and medical aid to thousands of affected people in Samar
Bomb kills 27 in Syria as US presses for peace talks
A car bomb kills 27 in northwest Syria as the US pressed for peace talks in the country
4 of 7 kidnapped aid workers freed in Syria: Red Cross
3 of 6 ICRC aid workers and a Red Crescent colleague have been freed after being kidnapped in Syria
Gunmen kidnap Red Cross workers in war-ravaged Syria
A key opposition group meanwhile said it would not attend any Geneva peace talks
Red Cross appeals to AFP, MNLF: Spare civilians
Aid arrives in Zamboanga City for the evacuees
Red Cross stops staff movement after Afghan attack
The Red Cross stops providing food and medical aid in Afghanistan after a suicide and gun attack on its office
Tales from a disaster
Two weeks after Pablo victims in Davao Oriental remain patient and resilient
After 'Pablo:' Water and sanitation a rising concern
In the wake of the disaster and current state of water and sanitation outbreak of diseases is closely being monitored
PH says Filipinos not 'human shields' in Gaza
4 Filipinos have requested to leave the Gaza Strip and return to the Philippines according to the DFA
You have a missing relative? Check this out
ICRC launches a website www familylinks icrc org to allow users to find missing relatives through Red Cross and Red Crescent networks worldwide
French minister: Syrian regime should be ‘smashed fast’
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says Syria s Bashar al Assad doesn t deserve to be on this earth
How the military should behave
How should the Philippine military behave to respect humanitarian law? A new poster by the ICRC shows them what to do
Groups condemn draft arms treaty
Rarely speaking out on controversy the International Red Cross joins opponents of a draft arms trade treaty of the United Nations
More than 100 dead as violence stepped up in Syria
More than 100 people were reported killed Saturday June 23 in violence across Syria as Turkey downplayed the Syrian shooting down of a Turkish plane while President Bashar al Assad formed a new cabinet with key posts unchanged
French journalist released by leftist rebels in Colombia
The release of Romeo Langlois ends more than a month in captivity under the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia or FARC
Red Cross, media discuss challenges of reporting on violence
The International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC and representatives from various media organizations in East Asia Southeast Asia and the Pacific gather today October 14 in Manila to tackle theof reporting on violence and other emergencies
