Hundreds of casualties have been reported and are rising by the hour.   On Sunday August 31st, a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan, causing widespread destruction. ICRC ...

The ICRC responds quickly and efficiently to help people affected by armed conflict.

The 30th of August marks the International Day of the Disappeared, a day wherein we commemorate the memory of the missing persons including victims of enforced disappearance, and stand in solidarity ...

The closure of the International Committee of the Red Cross’s (ICRC) delegation in Azerbaijan marks a moment of transition and reflection. For over 30 years, the ICRC has been part of the country’s ...

Nairobi (ICRC) – Over 82,000 people across Africa are registered as missing with the International Committee of the Red Cross ...

The ICRC responds quickly and efficiently to help people affected by armed conflict. Nasser Medical Complex (NMC) is one of ...

International humanitarian law protects all civilians, whether they leave or stay. Many people in Gaza right now are injured, ...

I have sent colleagues from the International Committee of the Red Cross into war zones. I’ve waited anxiously for check-in ...

In a small, crowded neighborhood of Aden, in Yemen, the walls of Arwa’s modest home hold ten years of silence. A mother of two, Arwa, is also a caregiver to the five children of her missing husband.

Through their stories, families remind the world that behind every missing person is a circle of relatives and friends whose lives remain suspended. Their resilience and solidarity keep hope alive, as ...

Geneva, 30 August 2025 - The number of people registered as missing by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement worldwide has increased by nearly 70 per cent over the past five years to ...