 International Committee of the Red Cross
6 August 2020 | 4:15 pm
Nigeria commits to a global nuclear ban
News release | Abuja (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes Nigeria's commitment to contribute to a global ban on nuclear weapons by ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on 06 August 2020. 6 August 2020 | 9:15 am
Viet Nam: People with disabilities rocked by impact of COVID-19
Article | In Viet Nam, people with disabilities are struggling to find appropriate health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. 5 August 2020 | 11:00 pm
HELP: Training course for managing relief operations in humanitarian crises
Article | Health Emergencies in Large Populations is a multidisciplinary training course for managing humanitarian operations in disasters, conflicts and other crises. 5 August 2020 | 3:00 pm
Beirut: Emergency medical supplies delivered to 12 hospitals
News release | The International Committee of the Red Cross is actively responding to the aftermath of the explosion in Beirut and remains committed to supporting Lebanon during these difficult times.- Following the horrific explosion yesterday, the ICRC carried ou 5 August 2020 | 9:30 am
Protect all humanity by ratifying the nuclear weapon ban treaty
Statement | On this day 75 years ago, an entirely new type of weapon exploded above the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Within a fraction of a second, a massive dome of fire filled the sky. 5 August 2020 | 8:00 am
COVID-19: Fight far from over as virus accelerates in Africa
Article | The ICRC's message is clear: its work to serve people affected by armed conflict and violence in Africa will not grind to a halt because of COVID-19. 31 July 2020 | 12:00 pm
India: Supporting communities affected by floods amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Photo gallery | The Indian Red Cross Society, at the frontline of the nationwide COVID-19 response, has been providing support to flood-affected communities in Assam. 31 July 2020 | 8:00 am
75 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a nuclear threat returns
News release | The 75th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki comes even as the risk of use of nuclear weapons has risen. 30 July 2020 | 3:30 pm
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Rumours undermine fight against COVID-19 in Kinshasa
Article | In Kinshasa, Red Cross volunteers are working hard across the city to raise awareness of the risks and precautions, but the task is proving challenging. 29 July 2020 | 11:00 pm
Egypt: ICRC donates vital protective equipment to health facilities in North Sinai amid COVID-19 crisis
News release | In Egypt, the ICRC donated vital protective equipment to health facilities in North Sinai amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. |
