The Latest Breaking News from ICRC

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has been supporting people through conflicts, disasters and emergencies for more than 150 years. Read on to discover 10 inspiring facts about one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations

Experts say medical centres rapidly running out of fuel and medical supplies as injured and displaced people seek refuge

Medics say some doctors forced to operate without anaesthesia and using vinegar in place of antiseptic

People living on the front lines of conflict often find themselves on the front lines of the climate crisis as well. Many of the countries most vulnerable to climate change – including Sudan, Afghanistan and Yemen – are also experiencing instability that leaves them ill-equipped to adapt to its challenges.…

Hamas, who took more than 200 hostages in an attack in Israel two weeks ago, said it released the hostages – two elderly Israeli women – on ‘humanitarian grounds’

Israel’s strikes and blockade are pushing Gaza’s essential services and resources to the brink of collapse.

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United Nations health agency calls for immediate action to establish a humanitarian corridor amid Israeli bombing.

Air strikes pound Gaza for sixth day as deaths and fears of humanitarian disaster in besieged Palestinian enclave mount.

International charities and rights groups call for urgent action against Israel’s blockade.

Many of those left behind are the sick and elderly, with humanitarian groups trying to seek them out to provide help. Armenia is also struggling to house and support the 100,000 people who have fled into the country