ICRC [to 25 July 2015]
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Yemen: Intensified ground fighting heightens civilian suffering
News release
24 July 2015
Geneva/Sana’a (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is alarmed by the recent spike in hostilities, including intense ground fighting, which has increased the suffering of civilians.

Faith-based organizations and religious leaders: essential partners in humanitarian action
Article
22 July 2015
Should the ICRC be talking to religious circles and, if so, how can the organization do it without compromising its neutral humanitarian mission? From Iraq to the Vatican, from Mexico to Jerusalem, from the Central African Republic to Bangladesh, the ICRC is engaging with religious leaders and faith-based organizations. The ICRC adviser for global affairs, Ronald Ofteringer, explains why it is essential to further enforce protection and respect for people and communities affected by conflict and violence.

Sudan: Promoting respect for children’s rights during armed conflict
Article
21 July 2015
On 30 June, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N) signed the ‘Geneva Call’s’ Deed of Commitment for the Protection of Children, which aims to reduce the effects of armed conflict on children, in particular the recruitment and use of children in hostilities.

Syria: ICRC activities in Homs and Hama, January to June 2015
Article
21 July 2015
Since the beginning of 2015 the ICRC and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), working according to the principles of neutrality and impartiality, have assisted close to two million people, mostly the displaced population and the vulnerable residents in the governorates of Homs and Hama.

Burundi: First aid saves lives
Video
21 July 2015
The Burundi Red Cross and the ICRC have been working together to treat people injured in the violence surrounding upcoming elections. Mobile first aid teams were set up across the capital and have taken nearly 600 people to hospital since the end of April. We take a look back over the past few intense weeks with some first-hand accounts.