Tag:ICRC

The humanitarian organisations plan to monitor the impact of the aid and adjust distributions accordingly. They are also working to strengthen local capacities so that communities can better withstand future shocks.

As World Health Day focuses global attention on the right to health, the ICRC’s report serves as a reminder that in Afghanistan this right remains fragile.

Funding for mine action has halved over the past two years, leading to a significant reduction in the workforce. Today, only 3,000 of the 15,000 Afghan de-miners employed before the Taliban takeover are still working, with more than 40 percent losing their jobs.

The Arms Trade Treaty was designed to prevent the recurrence of horrors of preceding wars. When faithfully implemented, it plays an indispensable part in...

A human life is a human life. What happens if we put humanity on a scale? Should my life be worth more than yours? The...

After storms swept through Iraq, Iran, Syria, Kuwait in recent weeks, countries are banding together to tackle surge in dust storms. Iran, Iraq and...

Reuniting the young boy with his family required the skills of a team of detectives. But, ironically, a lost limb held an important clue...

The Red Cross and the United Nations seem to have opted for different communication strategies about the life saving operation the two organisations have...