UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on the scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction
Chair,
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the continued interest of the United Nations General Assembly in the principle of universal jurisdiction and takes note of the Secretary-General’s most recent report on this issue.
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ICRC president: Global IHL initiative testament to what is possible when states choose humanity over self-interest
Your Excellencies, distinguished co-chairs, distinguished founding members of the Global IHL initiative, dear colleagues,
It is an honour to be with you today at this milestone moment for the Global Initiative on International Humanitarian Law.
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Haiti: making impossible choices in a health-care system on the verge of collapse
As armed clashes between the Viv Ansanm coalition of armed groups and government forces increase in the capital, the glaring lack of resources and staff is forcing Port-au-Prince’s health-care workers to make impossible choices.
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OBSERVER: Commission participates in Danish Space Conference highlighting the EU’s growing ambitions in space
Under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the 2025 Space Conference in Aalborg brought together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students to discuss Europe’s priorities in space, defence, and innovation.
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OBSERVER: FPCUP – Seven years of strengthening Copernicus uptake across Europe and beyond
Over the past seven years, the Caroline Herschel Framework Partnership Agreement (FPCUP) has strengthened the connection between the European Union’s Earth Observation programme and its user community.
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Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025
We sustained our efforts in facilitating resilience-building programs in communities situated along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Protecting civilians in good faith: The Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention
Improved compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) starts with a shared understanding of what the rules mean.
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“Cooking is also remembering”: Renewed efforts for the missing in Brazil
With more than 81,000 disappearances reported in Brazil last year, the Brasilia Regional Delegation continues its work to highlight the long-term impact of disappearance on families, advocating for better documentation, public awareness and support systems.
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ICRC president: The world cannot afford limitless war
Colleagues, distinguished guests,
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is honoured to receive the Golden Dove for Peace International Award at a time when our humanity is both tested and needed.
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The Fundamental Principles: 60 Years of humanity in action
Every day, the Principles translate into life-saving impact:
• In Gaza, more than 80,000 consultations, 3,000 surgeries and 4,000 childbirths were carried out at the ICRC-supported field hospital in Rafah in its first year, ensuring urgent care despite the fighting.
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