International Committee of the Red Cross

31 March 2020 | 11:15 am
Kenya: Red Cross races to prevent spread of COVID-19 to country’s prisons
News release | The Kenya Red Cross and the ICRC are working with the Kenya Prison Services to fortify prison facilities across the country from the threat of COVID-19.

31 March 2020 | 9:00 am
In Africa, racing to slow the spread of COVID-19
Statement | So far, Africa has been the continent least affected by the pandemic, but if measures to contain the virus are not taken immediately, it could be devastating for Africa's people and health-care systems.

31 March 2020 | 5:45 am
COVID-19: How IHL provides crucial safeguards during pandemics
Article | For people living in war-torn countries, International humanitarian law (IHL) provides crucial safeguards – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic

30 March 2020 | 11:45 am
ICRC’s operational response to COVID-19: We’re all in this together
Statement | With the onset of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the ICRC fears for the millions of people living in conflict zones around the world.

30 March 2020 | 10:30 am
COVID-19: Urgent action needed to counter major threat to life in conflict zones
News release | It will be nearly impossible to fight COVID-19 in countries already devastated by conflict unless a concerted response by states and humanitarian organizations is launched immediately, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned.

30 March 2020 | 7:15 am
COVID-19: ICRC response to the coronavirus in Africa
Article | Governments have acted quickly to put travel bans, self-quarantine, and other preventative measures in place.

27 March 2020 | 2:45 pm
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Article | Requisition ID 12084 - Logistics - Global Deployment Option - Open-ended contractRole Description:The “Water and Engineering Buyer” (field position) oversees all procurement processes for public health engineering and construction projects implemente

27 March 2020 | 3:45 am
COVID-19: Inclusive programming during the time of coronavirus
Article | This paper brings together guidance and messages from the ICRC's Operations Diversity Inclusion, Sexual Violence and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse teams, in collaboration with the Global Adviser on Children.

26 March 2020 | 11:45 pm
Australia: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launch appeal to assist world’s most vulnerable people in fight against COVID-19
News release | While COVID-19 is already a global pandemic, it is still possible to reduce its spread and the number of lives lost by improving access to critical resources.IFRC President Francesco Rocca said: "This pandemic is putting at risk entire health systems

26 March 2020 | 11:00 pm
HELP: Training course for managing relief operations in humanitarian crises
Article | The HELP course (Health Emergencies in Large Populations) is a multidisciplinary training course for managing humanitarian operations in disasters, conflicts and other crises.