⚖️The renowned Jean Pictet Competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) has kicked off in Dilijan, Armenia, with 18 French-speaking and 29 English-speaking student teams from about 50 countries, totaling 141 participants. ❗️More details ▶️ facebook.com/share/p/1G2XnN…

"When my father was with me, we used to collect and sort firewood together. Now I do it alone, keeping his smile and strong hands in my memory. Sometimes I get very tired, but I don't complain. I am waiting for him every day, every second." Alen Manukyan, son of a #missingperson

🌟And here are the results of the renowned Jean Pictet Competition, which was held for the first time in Armenia. 🥇The winner of the 48th, francophone edition, is the team from Panthéon-Assas University in Paris, which competed in the final against the team from UFAR -Université française en Arménie.

🥇Тhe winner of the 49th, English-speaking edition is Maastricht University, which competed against the team from National University of Singapore. ℹ️The competition is organized by the Concours Jean-Pictet Competition with support from the ICRC. #AILA #JeanPictetCompetition

"This lake has become a symbol in my heart, a symbol of family reunion. I dream of the day when the three of us will come here again. We will stand in the same place, and I will see our family full again in the reflection of the water." Valya Sahakyan, wife of a #missing person

In 2025, we continued to promote the dissemination and implementation of International Humanitarian Law in Armenia. You can see the highlights at, bit.ly/4badowa #IHL #ICRC

A warm bowl of soup. Fresh bread. A moment of dignity. Through its soup kitchen initiative, the Armenian Red Cross Society supports vulnerable people with more than food — with care and human connection. With support from the Croix-Rouge monégasque & Croix-Rouge suisse

“The military escalation in the Middle East is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region, with potentially devastating consequences for civilians.” Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president, urges respect for rules of war. Read more 👉🏼 ms.spr.ly/6017QjkAb

In 2025, through our delegation in Armenia, we continued to support those affected by the Karabakh conflict escalations in 2020-2023․ Now we’re inviting you to discover all our work and accomplishments for 2025 in facts and figures. icrc.org/en/article/arm… #ICRC #2025highlights

On March 20, the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) English-Armenian Glossary was presented to the academic community, with the participation of representatives from institutions committed to advancing IHL education. The dictionary will soon be available in digital format.

Behind every response, there is preparedness. Volunteers of the Armenian Red Cross Society in south of Armenia are training on PGI, CBRN, safety and security, and communication to better support people during population movement situations.

“Since the escalation of hostilities, the situation across Tehran and the country has dramatically worsened. Hundreds killed, thousands injured, homes destroyed. People live in fear, while humanitarian workers risk their lives." Vincent Cassard, our head of delegation in Iran 👇🏽

Our English-Armenian International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Glossary is already available for free downloading at, bit.ly/4s9pLxZ #IHL #glossary #ICRC #ՄՄԻ #ԿԽՄԿ #բառարան

Today is the International Day for Mine Awareness. Landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to kill and injure civilians, often long after conflicts have ended, with children among the most affected. You can watch our videos on mine awareness at, bit.ly/3M6Gdec

👩‍🏫In March and April, one staff member and 57 volunteers from the Kotayk, Ararat, Armavir, Aragatsotn, Lori, and Shirak regional branches of the Armenian Red Cross Society participated in our three-day training sessions on #Economic #Security Basics.

Waiting and demanding answers about the fate of their loved ones - this is what unites relatives of people who went missing in connection with armed conflicts. #missing #icrc #կխմկ

📍Iran | We have successfully delivered the first batch of emergency relief to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, totaling 171 metric tonnes of essential supplies. This marks the first ICRC shipment to Iran since the latest escalation of hostilities and one of the first

Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president, has arrived in Iran as part of a series of engagements in the region, as well as the ongoing dialogue with Iranian authorities. The president will also discuss practical arrangements for the ICRC to bring in more supplies to support the relief

At the Yerevan Dialogue — from navigating geopolitical divides to strengthening resilience, connectivity & responsible AI — one message stands out: cooperation is not optional. Dialogue must lead to action.

Different landscapes. Different crises. The same human heart. Across the world, our staff and volunteers and the people they serve are neighbors, friends, colleagues, family members. This is what unites us. This is who we are, united in humanity. #8May #RedCrossRedCrescentDay