Ethiopian Civil War/Famine, 1985. Internally displaced children in Maychew camp. © Dany Gignoux / ICRC

Humanity in War

Humanity in War is a moving new photography exhibition now at the National War Museum.

Humanity in War depicts warfare across the last 150 years from the American Civil War to the conflicts of the early twenty-first century through stunning photography selected from the collection of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Liberia, 2003. Female government fighters in Ganta, near the border with Guinea

Liberia, 2003. Female government fighters in Ganta, near the border with Guinea. © Teun Anthony Voeten/ICRC

Visitor comments


"Moved to tears - no words" Lincolnshire. England.

"Very moving exhibition, the work of the Red Cross is so valued around world. I am so proud to be a volunteer with them!" Edinburgh, Scotland.

"A stirring reminder of the hope of humanity through the tradgedy of war. Thank you and may the Red Cross continue its good work as long as we have conflict." Sydney, Australia.

"We hope there will be peace to all that suffered." Manchester, N.H, USA.

Humanity in War

Open: Until 26 February 2012.
Venue: National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle
Cost: Entry free with admission to Edinburgh Castle

Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2001. A family separated by war is reunited in Kinshasa under ICRC auspices

Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2001. A family separated by war is reunited in Kinshasa under ICRC auspices. © Richard Fradin/ICRC

External Links

Humanity in War book

Photography from the American Civil War to the conflicts of the early twenty-first century by Caroline Moorehead and intoduction by James Natchwey available to buy online.

National Museums Scotland, Scottish Charity, No. SC 011130