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International Committee of the Red Cross
an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence
Improving the lives of women affected by conflict
The 49th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women is meeting in New York to consider the progress made on improving the status of women since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action ten years ago. The ICRC is there to explain the steps it has taken to meet the specific challenges faced by women in conflict.
 Listen to audio interview with ICRC Assembly member, Gabrielle Nanchen. See also photo gallery.
1-3-2005 |
Darfur: a deteriorating situation
Darfur's civilian population is still living in fear, while the humanitarian situation in the region has worsened. Most at risk are those living in rural areas.
Listen to the audio interview with the ICRC's Delegate-General for Africa, Christoph Harnisch.
9-2-2005 |
Providing health care to tsunami survivors
Local health workers who benefited from a joint ICRC/Canadian Red Cross training programme have played an important part in responding to the health needs of local communities in Sri Lanka. The ICRC is focusing its relief activities on areas of Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
Read more about the ICRC's immediate response to the disaster in an article first published in Bilanz magazine. 17-2-2005 |
Afghanistan: a harsh winter increases humanitarian concerns
Life in Afghanistan continues to be difficult for ordinary people though there are signs of economic improvement in some regions. Security, however, remains a major concern and a bitter winter has increased fears for the humanitarian situation in many areas. 2-3-2005 |
Torture and ill treatment: frequently asked questions
How are torture and ill treatment defined by the international community? What is the relevance of international humanitarian law to this issue? What is the ICRC's position? Read the answers in the ICRC's FAQs on torture and ill treatment. 15-2-2005 |
Kabassan! A family reunion in Guinea
Reunions of persons separated by war are emotionally charged moments. Balla Bamba, an ICRC delegation employee in N'zérékoré, witnessed a reunion that might never have been had it not been for … a cow named Kabassan. 3-3-2005 |
Latest releases 15-11-2004 |
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