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Oct 18, 2025 - Last July, the ICRC had announced a 17% cut in its budget, reducing it to CHF1.8 billion ($2.27 billion) in 2026.

ICRC Policy Document on Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment Inflicted on Persons Deprived of their Liberty This set of policy guidelines was...

We are a sign of hope to those whose lives have been shattered by war. Please support our work today.

Economic security: Armed conflicts and crises are marked by infrastructure destruction, population displacement, and almost inevitably, economic instability.

The ICRC's response to sexual violence includes supporting victims or survivors, changing attitudes and reducing risk during armed conflict and other violence

Over 125 senior military officers from more than 90 countries gathered for the 18th Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military Operations.

From the Swiss Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) presented its annual appeal to carry out humanitarian...

As the ICRC closes its delegation in Azerbaijan after more than three decades, we look back on how we adapted to changing needs of conflict-affected...

When conflict impedes access to clean water, safe shelter or a sustainable living environment, the consequences are severe and far-reaching.

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the ICRC is spotlighting the experiences of people living with disabilities in Myanmar.

Oct 8, 2025 - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported on Wednesday that over 80% of healthcare facilities in the eastern...

International humanitarian law is based on treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols.

Donate for Lebanon with the ICRC. Help fund essential relief, medical care, and protection for people and communities in need.

International law on conduct in armed conflicts aims to balance legitimate military action with humanitarian objectives to reduce suffering among civilians.

the ICRC Pretoria Regional Delegation, in collaboration with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the South African government,...

The ICRC has released the updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention – the cornerstone of IHL protecting civilians in armed conflict and occupation.

Donate for Syria with the ICRC. Help fund essential relief, medical care, and protection for people and communities in need.

Explosive remnants of war, a term that refers to the unexploded ordnance – such as shells, grenades and bombs – left behind after a conflict.

Hear from Ene Abah, who shares her personal experience after working in Myanmar to restore family links.

Help us to support families and communities affected by armed conflict or by natural disaster in conflict regions around the world.

The ICRC's neutral stance is crucial in enabling us to assist people in some of the world's most dangerous and complex environments.

We answer frequently asked questions and provide useful information on our response to the earthquake in Afghanistan.

Muscat, Oman (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the preliminary agreement reached between the parties to the conflict in...

Millions of people rely on water, heating and electricity to survive. As winter sets in, damage to those services endangers lives.

The ICRC works with national armed and security forces to promote respect for IHL. We also provide support to the Burundi Red Cross to restore family links.

The ICRC is a neutral, independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence.

The ICRC has provided support wherever possible to olive farmers for years, and staff have seen the tangible consequences of smaller and smaller yields.

Visiting prisoners of war and others deprived of their liberty in detention: Every detainee deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness.

The Central Tracing Agency Bureau for the International Armed Conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine helps locate missing persons and alleviates...

In Burkina Faso, the ICRC assists displaced people, organizes cattle vaccination campaigns and facilitates access to health care and clean water. We also visit...

The ICRC delegation to the African Union (AU) has been working diligently with the AU to achieve a better understanding and wider implementation of...

The ICRC Donor Support Group (DSG) is a unique and privileged collective consisting of the ICRC's top government and institutional donors.

The ICRC seeks to ensure that all migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, receive protection under international and domestic law.

International humanitarian law (IHL) provides a wide range of protections for prisoners of war and detainees in armed conflict.

The ICRC is a neutral, independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence.

Nearly 1,000 weapon-wounded patients have been treated in hospitals supported by the ICRC in South Sudan so far in 2025, the highest figure recorded since 2018.

Enter our world of resources on the topic of international humanitarian law.

Donate for Africa Food Emergency with the ICRC. Help fund essential relief, medical care, and protection for people and communities in need.

Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and exist independent of treaty law.

We are a sign of hope to those whose lives have been shattered by war. Please support us today.

After the escalation of armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, supporting forensic institutions is central to the ICRC’s humanitarian response.

In China, we focus on creating awareness of the ICRC's work and emergency response through dialogue with authorities, think tanks and institutions.

Donate for Israël-Gaza with the ICRC. Help fund essential relief, medical care, and protection for people and communities in need.

IHL governs weapon choices and bans certain arms. The ICRC plays a leading role in the promotion and development of law regulating the use of weapons.

Connect with the ICRC for assistance, partnerships, or information on our humanitarian activities across the globe.

The ICRC helps in restoring contact between, tracing, or reuniting thousands of family members separated by armed conflict, violence, disasters, or migration.

International humanitarian law (IHL) aims to ensure that internally displaced people are protected and given assistance at all stages of their displacement.

In the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, even people far from the frontlines live under the constant threat of missile or drone strikes.

Neutral, independent and impartial humanitarian action in armed conflict is a fundamental part of our identity.

Under IHL, there is occupation when a state exercises an unconsented-to effective control over a territory to which it has no sovereign title.

Rape and other forms of sexual violence in armed conflict are prohibited under IHL. The ICRC works to prevent this crime and support survivors.

IHL and other legal regimes are complementary in armed conflicts. They are, however, distinct and separate. Human rights law and refugee law can overlap with...

In 2025, armed conflict continued to shape the lives of millions of people across the globe. Wars dragged on with little respite, new crises emerged, and...

Open-access training course for frontline healthcare providers who manage acute illness and injury with limited resources.

Our partnerships with development actors enable us to strengthen our protection and assistance work, supporting broader sustainable development outcomes.

New methods and means of warfare, such as cyber attacks, armed drones and robots, raise novel humanitarian and legal challenges.

Six months on, the ICRC, together with the Myanmar Red Cross Society and local partners, has provided life-saving assistance to nearly 186,000 people.

Donate to ICRC for Afghanistan. Help fund essential relief, medical care, and protection for people and communities in need.

In Colombia, the ICRC provides emergency assistance, advocates for the protection of migrants, and restores contact between families separated by conflict.

International humanitarian law protects a wide range of people and objects during armed conflict.

We draw on our work in more than 100 armed conflicts to warn of four converging trends pushing the world toward deeper instability and human suffering.

Our partnerships with private philanthropists enable us to expand our reach and make an impact to protect, support those affected by armed conflict.

The ICRC engages with all weapon bearers, both state and non-state, to fulfill its mandate of protecting and assisting those affected by war and violence.

Urban warfare endangers the lives of civilians and the infrastructure they depend on, while its humanitarian consequences persist years after the fighting ends.

Jerusalem/Tel Aviv (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of...

The ICRC partners with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies globally for a coordinated response to humanitarian impacts of armed conflict and violence.

International humanitarian law protects the natural environment and aims to limit the damage caused to it during war.

The ICRC Pretoria Regional Delegation works to promote respect for and compliance with IHL and IHRL standards within SADC

Displaced families, newly arrived in Tiné and Ouré Cassoni, receive immediate support by teams from the ICRC and volunteers from the Red Cross of Chad.

In 2024, the ICRC navigated a complex and challenging operating environment to deliver humanitarian aid to millions of people in over 100 countries.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest humanitarian network, dedicated to preventing and alleviating suffering.

Donate for Myanmar with the ICRC. Help fund essential relief, medical care, and protection for people and communities in need.

Law and policy: International humanitarian law is a set of rules that seek to limit the effects of armed conflict.

Working with states and parties to conflict to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law is at the core of our mandate under the Geneva Conventions.

Adopted in 1965 as a formal expression of the way we had always operated, our fundamental principles remain the foundation of our humanitarian action.

The red cross, red crescent and red crystal emblems provide protection for military medical services and relief workers in armed conflicts.

The ICRC supports the teaching of humanitarian law and principles, promoting respect for the life and dignity of people affected by conflict.

In Armenia, we prioritize missing people and the needs of their families and help communities living along the border with Azerbaijan.

International humanitarian law includes rules to prevent starvation and reduce food insecurity in situations of armed conflict.

War affects women, men, girls and boys differently. Taking account of these differences when applying IHL will result in better protection for all.

In Azerbaijan, the ICRC implements various projects to increase mine risk awareness and safe behaviour, provides life-saving first aid and psychological...

The ICRC responds rapidly and efficiently to provide humanitarian protection and assistance to those suffering the devastating effects of armed conflict

Remembering the ICRC in your will is a very thoughtful gesture and one of the most impactful ways you can help people caught up in armed conflict.

Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the ICRC, on 18 August 2025 and the 11th HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Lecture on IHL.