| Section showing the ICRC’s work by country. It maintains a permanent presence in over 60 countries and conducts operations in about 80. Essential support and back-up to its field operations is provided from its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. 23-5-2006 Somalia: defying neat analysis
Somalia has recently been hit by an upsurge in violence between various factions, while the lack of rainfall over recent years continues to pose serious problems for the country's people.(The ICRC worldwide) |
29-5-2006 Colombia – a strategy on behalf of civilians most severely affected by conflict
On his return from his three year mission as head of delegation in Colombia, Juan Pedro Schaerer talks about the humanitarian situation in the country and explains how the ICRC's new strategy there aimes to better respond to the needs of civilians most severely affected by a conflict that has lasted forty years.(The ICRC worldwide) |
10-5-2006 DRC: ICRC distributes essential aid to villagers
A gradual improvement in the security situation has recently allowed some 45,000 people to return to their homes in the Kibirizi area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ICRC is providing the necessary materials that will help people resume the lives they had before they were forced to flee their villages at the beginning of the year.
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9-6-2006 Darfur: grass roots health care for livestock
With so many needs to be addressed in conflict-ridden Darfur, training community-based animal health workers to run veterinary clinics might not seem to be a high priority. But it is proving invaluable for thousands of livestock owners who have seen their animals sicken and die for lack of treatment. (The ICRC worldwide) |
12-6-2006 West Bank: generating income for those affected by the Barrier
Many families have seen their livelihoods greatly reduced as a result of Israel's erection of the West Bank Barrier, with access to jobs and farmland severely restricted. To soften the blow, the ICRC assists people with projects to increase their income generating potential. (The ICRC worldwide) |
1-3-2006 South Asia earthquake - ICRC operations
The ICRC has undertaken a major operation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in very difficult conditions. Tens of thousands of people who have survived the earthquake are facing harsh winter conditions. (The ICRC worldwide) |
12-5-2006 Sri Lanka: increasing levels of violence cause concern
After a three-year assignment in Sri Lanka, the ICRC's outgoing head of delegation, Thierry Meyrat, talks about the ICRC's activities since the signing of the 2002 ceasefire and current concerns as violent clashes increase.(The ICRC worldwide) |
ICRC film 11-4-2006 ICRC: in the heart of the action
The ICRC's neutral and independent humanitarian action is constantly facing new challenges. Every year, millions of people around the world are affected by wars and natural disasters. How do we respond? This film captures the commitment of the ICRC and its partners from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It focuses on seven situations between 2003 and 2005: the conflict in Darfur, the war in Iraq, Nepal, Yemen, the tsunami in South-East Asia, Chechnya and the earthquake in Pakistan. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Films\About the ICRC) |
9-12-2005 Overview of the ICRC's operations in 2006
This document outlines the global operational priorities identified by the ICRC in 2006. It is based on the yearly internal review and planning process conducted primarily by the 80 field delegations and missions.(About the ICRC\Finances and budget) |
Press Release 21-7-2006 Lebanon - Bulletin 2006/02: First ICRC aid convoy reaches Tyre
The continued heavy bombing in southern Lebanon, Beirut and other areas means that the situation there remains extremely dangerous and difficult for civilians. Large numbers of people are still leaving their homes and heading north or leaving the country altogether, either by sea or by road to neighbouring Syria. The Syrian Arab Red Crescent says that it expects another 15,000 refugees over the next couple of weeks.(News) |
Press briefing 19-7-2006 Middle East: press briefing with Pierre Krähenbühl, ICRC director of operations
In a press briefing held in Geneva Wednesday 19 July, ICRC director of operations Pierre Krähenbühl reminded all parties to the conflict of their obligation to respect the principle of proportionality in all military operations, so as to prevent unnecessary suffering among the civilian population. Speaking notes from the press briefing.(News) |
Press Release 1-6-2006 Launch of the ICRC Annual Report 2005: armed conflict on all five continents takes heavy toll on civilians
The ICRC's Annual Report 2005, just published in Geneva, paints a grim picture of the impact of armed conflict and violence on civilians. They face killing, injury, displacement, rape and sexual harassment, forced labour and recruitment, detention, and the destruction of property and of the means of survival. The collapse of basic services in areas such as health, water and education exacerbates their suffering.(News) |
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