International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Message from an American prisoner of war (1951)

An American soldier detained as POW during the Korean War sends a moving message via the ICRC to...

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Marcel Junod: breaking new ground in the protection of war victims

Jean-François Berger explains the particular challenges faced by Dr. Junod and the ICRC in the...

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The onset of the Gulf War (1990)

The ICRC insist on the respect of the international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions,...

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The ICRC in East Timor (1975)

In November 1975, East Timor declared independence, and the Indonesian army reacted swiftly by...

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The ICRC helps bring about ceasefire in Santo Domingo (1965)

The ICRC liases with both sides to effectuate a break in fighting so as to attend to the victims...

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ICRC delegation hit by rockets (1974)

Head of the Indochina Operational Group speaks of the aftermath of the attack, and reflects on...

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A mission to the Middle East in 1967

An ICRC delegate returns from a mission to tell of the work the ICRC did on the ground to assist...

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The psychological effects of torture

On the occasion of the United Nations Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26), Hernan...

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The ICRC Radio

Back in 1965, Pierre Basset of the ICRC speaks about the recently established ICRC Radio and its...

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Media briefing with Peter Maurer and S.E.M. José Manuel Barroso

Peter Maurer (ICRC President) and José Manuel Barroso (President of the European...

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Humanitarian involvement in armed conflicts: the stress factor

Audio extract from the conference: The stress factor in humanitarian action in conflict areas:...

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Humanitarian situation and funding challenges in selected countries

Mr Krähenbühl, ICRC Director of Operations, discusses needs in Colombia, the Democratic Republic...

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Public launch of the Annual report 2013

Sébastien Carliez (Head of Public Relations, ICRC spokesperson), Peter Maurer (ICRC President),...

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