November 28, 2023
Africa: Kampala - Prisons Conference Ends With Goodwill for Proper Maintenance of Correctional Facilities
"African prisons are faced with overcrowding, poor operations and maintenance presenting serious security and health challenges to inmates and warders alike, leading to human… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Africa: Somalia/Somaliland - Red Cross Visits Hundreds of Detainees in Las Anod
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has carried out its first visit to over 300 detainees in Las Anod on Thursday, August 31. The detained combatants were captured… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Kenya: How Water Access Is Changing Lives for Women in Kenyan Prison
Within the walls of Naivasha Women's Prison, Mercy* is going about her daily routine of fetching water to prepare lunch for her and her fellow inmates. Mercy, like many others in… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: Helping to Improve Conditions for Detainees in Ethiopia
As part of its emergency response, the ICRC intensified its efforts to support Dessie prison authorities to protect the rights and dignity of the detainees. Read more »
August 22, 2022
Ethiopia: Survivors of Sexual Violence Face Untold Stigma
On edge and isolated, Betty (not her real name), sits in a dark corner of her house near a broken window. Her hands are trembling and lips quivering as she narrates her experience… Read more »
April 28, 2022
Sudan: Violence Exacerbating Poverty and Food Insecurity
According to two household surveys* conducted by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in areas affected by violence in Darfur, all respondents said they are spending… Read more »