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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.
Georgia/Russian Federation: ICRC arrives in South Ossetia as humanitarian operation expands
A team from the ICRC arrived in the South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali on the afternoon of 20 August to begin assessing humanitarian needs in the area. The ICRC team is made up of 7 expatriates and 10 national staff, including a surgeon, an orthopaedic doctor, other health staff, a water and sanitation expert, an assistance specialist and protection delegates. At a press conference in Geneva, the ICRC's president, Jakob Kellenberger, expressed relief at the good news and outlined how the operation was currently expanding to meet growing needs in the region. See also update and selection of photos
20-8-2008 |
Economic support for thousands of families in Congo-Kinshasa
A major challenge at a time of global food crisis.
To cope with the tragic situation in North and South Kivu, the ICRC has nearly doubled its assistance to people affected by the internal armed conflict. The head of the ICRC’s economic security unit in the DRC explains the action being taken to meet people’s needs. 13-8-2008 |
Armed violence and humanitarian action in urban areas
Mogadishu, Grozny, Kabul and Baghdad have all been affected by the violence of an armed conflict at one time or another. For humanitarian organizations, which often work more in rural areas, these places present particular challenges. 29-7-2008 |
More highlights 30-7-2008 |
Economic security
The ICRC's work to promote economic security is intended to ensure that households and communities can cover their unavoidable expenditures and maintain or restore sustainable livelihoods. This leaflet provides a comprehensive overview of the range of ICRC activities in this area. 21-7-2008 |
Conflict in Iraq
The war in Iraq presents challenges to all those involved in it, including humanitarian actors. In this issue of the Review, various authors look at the socio-political and humanitarian environment in Iraq today and assess the impact of the conflict on humanitarian law and humanitarian action. 17-6-2008 |
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