World Red Cross Red Crescent Day: Statement from the Presidents 06/05/2016, Global / Volunteering Statement by Mr Tadateru Konoé, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Mr Peter Maurer, president of ...
UN Resolution on Health Care in Armed Conflict Must Mark the Beginning of a Practical Effort – Peter Maurer 05/05/2016, About Us / Global / Videos ICRC President Peter Maurer has commended the United Nations Security Council for adopting the resolution that reinforces the protection granted under International Humanitarian Law ...
The Airstrike on an Aleppo Hospital is a Wake-Up Call for the UN. It Must Act Now 03/05/2016, About Us / Civilians / Global / International Humanitarian Law The world is witnessing a sustained assault on the provision of health care in times ...
“Development of New Weapons Does Not Occur in a Legal Vacuum” 12/04/2016, Global / Modern Warfare / Videos There any many who will agree that the tremendous advancement of technology is intrinsically linked to the evolving means and methods of ...
“Sick & Injured People Will Soon Have Nowhere to Go” 11/04/2016, Global / Health & Safety Healthcare facilities continue to be targeted in countries affected by armed conflict. This leads to increased suffering of thousands of people today with no relief in ...
ICRC Launches New Guidance Bolstering Relevance of Geneva Conventions 22/03/2016, Commentaries / Global / International Humanitarian Law Geneva – The International Committee of the Red Cross has unveiled major new guidance on ...