International Committee of the Red Cross

The UN Has Failed Civilians

By Tharanga Yakupitiyage
Despite the United Nations Security Council’s task of protecting civilians, millions around the world are still being displaced and killed with little to no accountability for perpetrators.

Syrian Government to Allow Aid, Loosening the Stranglehold on Madaya

By Katherine Mackenzie
The Syrian government says it will allow humanitarian aid into the besieged rebel-held town of Madaya, according to the United Nations, following reports and horrific pictures of residents starving to death. Aid is expected to reach the area by Monday, but for some it is too little and too late.

Sri Lanka: A Ray of Hope for those Looking for War Missing

By Amantha Perera
Thavarasa Utharai’s most treasured belongings are stuck inside several plastic bags and tucked within old traveling bags.

Humanitarian Aid Under Fire Calls for New Strategies

By Julia Rainer
In the face of the growing number of crises taking place at the same time worldwide, humanitarian aid organisations – many of which have already reached their financial and logistic limits – are in desperate need of global coordination.