The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and world’s governments address today’s humanitarian needs May 22, 2016 1 min read Sexual Violence The editors The infographics below deliver the complexity and magnitude of the International Conference at a glance, as they summarize pledges and resolutions and highlight ...
On the way to Istanbul: What can we expect from the Summit? May 20, 2016 4 mins read Events and highlights / Videos / World Humanitarian Summit The editors What can we expect from the upcoming World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, a first-of-its kind gathering of more than six thousand people representing ...
Enabling local communities through Digital Response Networks May 19, 2016 8 mins read World Humanitarian Summit Jennie Phillips If the international community clearly sees the importance of “Putting people at the centre”, it seems less ready to do so. Here’s a ...
Introducing Humanitarian Law & Policy May 19, 2016 3 mins read Sexual Violence / World Humanitarian Summit Raphaël Dallaire Ferland & Vincent Bernard Today marks the launch of Humanitarian Law & Policy, a digital forum for those concerned with how to better protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence. ...
UN development agenda must not obscure humanitarian action, says ICRC policy chief May 18, 2016 1 min read Videos / World Humanitarian Summit The editors In this video interview, Hugo Slim explains ICRC’s approach to the World Humanitarian Summit, held in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016. The ICRC ...
Leaving people behind: Impartiality’s forgotten clause May 18, 2016 7 mins read World Humanitarian Summit Marc DuBois In the words of the UN Secretary General, ‘Leaving no one behind’ “is a central aspiration of most political, ethical or religious codes ...
International Review: Principles guiding humanitarian action April 15, 2016 5 mins read Counterterrorism / Online publications / Religion / Sexual Violence The year 2015 was marked by a major anniversary for the International Red Cross and ...
Workshop: Rights and responsibilities of medical personnel during emergencies April 15, 2016 2 mins read Law and Conflict / Online learning Universities can help enhance respect for the impartial and safe provision of health care in conflicts and other emergencies. To assist them in ...
Workshop: Engaging with students and professors on the issue of sexual violence in armed conflicts April 15, 2016 2 mins read Online learning / Sexual Violence The ICRC assists universities in raising awareness about sexual violence in armed conflict by providing teaching material about the issue. Based on its ...
Conference cycle: Generating respect for the law April 14, 2016 10 mins read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict / Religion / Sexual Violence / Videos The Conference Cycle on Generating Respect for the Law is a series of high-level public ...
Launch of ICRC’s Updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention April 14, 2016 4 mins read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict / Online publications / Sexual Violence / Videos The editors Since their adoption in 1949, the Geneva Conventions have been put to the test and ...
Conference cycle: Principles guiding humanitarian action April 13, 2016 11 mins read Events and highlights / Videos The seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are the expression of a set of values and experiences ...
