Geneva (ICRC) – Countries affected by conflict are also disproportionately impacted by climate change, a double threat that pushes people out of their homes, disrupts food production, cuts off supplies, amplifies diseases and weakens health-care services.
The ongoing economic and food security impact of COVID-19 is massive and appears likely to worsen over time.
As the region around Donbas in Ukraine, enters its seventh year of conflict, the situation for civilians is increasingly difficult.
As the collective memory of the 20th century’s two world wars fades, what do millennials think about war? How much do they know about the international laws and conventions designed to protect civilians and prohibit atrocities? And do they think these laws are even worthwhile?
World Humanitarian Day this year (Monday August 19) honours women humanitarians who serve, and support affected communities in conflict zones across the globe.
The Geneva Conventions – one of humanity’s most important accomplishments of the last century - turn 70 on August 12. It’s a moment to celebrate....
For decades, people along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border have been living amidst fear and serious security risks.
The ICRC visited Maia Otinashvili in Tskhinval/i prison on the evening of 3 October 2018.