Tinnitus affects millions of people and it can take many different forms. But there are therapies that can help make it more bearable. For some it’s a high-pitched mosquito whine; for others it’s a low bass hum. It might come and go with periods of stress, or it might be the permanent, irritating background track […]

The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities in the Middle East: Geneva (ICRC) – The recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East affecting Yemen and Saudi Arabia risks a further expansion of conflict in the region that, if not contained, could worsen the already devastating humanitarian […]

ICRC (Geneva): The International Committee of the Red Cross, at the request of the relevant parties, facilitated the transfer to Lebanon of five individuals released from Israeli detention. One individual was transferred on Thursday, and four others on Friday, with full respect for the safety and dignity of the individuals involved. The ICRC’s role in […]

International humanitarian law(IHL) provides important protections for civilians and civilian property The ICRC urges all parties to take concrete steps to limit the impact of hostilities on civilians. 🆔@ICRC_iran

Statement United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoliaric, today reiterated their call for governments to urgently adopt new international rules on autonomous weapons systems. Three years ago, we called on governments to impose specific bans and restrictions on autonomous weapons systems . Today, we […]

When cities look like this, humanitarian personnel is more than needed. 🔻Safe access is crucial to support civilians affected by armed conflicts. 🔻States and armed parties must implement International Humanitarian Law through prevention, training, accountability, and safe access. 🆔@ICRC_Iran

Protecting humanitarian personnel is protecting the communities we serve. 🔻The law is clear: Humanitarian and medical personnel, patients, facilities, and transports must be respected and protected under international humanitarian law (IHL). 🆔@ICRC_Iran

When humanitarian personnel are attacked, people affected by armed conflict pay the price. On World Humanitarian Day, we call for humanitarian personnel to be protected and for safe access to reach those who need help most. Protect humanitarian personnel. Protect safe humanitarian access. 🆔@ICRC_Iran