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Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and negotiations

… 07-05-2024 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC

… Minister H.E. Zhou Enlai, recognizing the Geneva Conventions on behalf of the People’s Republic … when we mark 75 years since the adoption of Geneva Conventions of 1949. China’s call for …

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China: ICRC Director General's visit reflects growing engagement with China

… China was one of the first signatories to the Geneva Conventions, this year's 75th anniversary of … around the need to better respect the Geneva Conventions, recognizing the importance …

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Double jeopardy – during and after conflict: The human cost of weapon contamination in Asia-Pacific

… [ Mental Health Atlas 2017. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018. …

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Red Cross opens new 60-bed field hospital in Gaza

… 14-05-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00002 - 3-year Frame Agreement – WHO-approved Mosquito Net LLIN 190x180x150cm 230H

… documents is: June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm (Geneva time) . Should you have any questions … THE RED CROSS 19, avenue de la Paix CH-1202 Geneva Switzerland Tel: +41 22 730 27 20 … Humanitarian Law, notably the Geneva Conventions. Within the above mandates and …

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Ukraine: As fighting intensifies around Kharkiv, ICRC increases support for displaced people

… 16-05-2024 Geneva/Kyiv (ICRC) – Thousands of civilians … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

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Republic of Korea: ICRC and KOICA sign agreement to help people affected by armed conflict and violence

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We help people around the …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00038 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Multi-purpose Tent 45m2

… been extended to: August 2, 2024 at 14:00 (Geneva time). Should you have any questions … rules. The seat of the arbitration shall be Geneva (Switzerland). The language of the … the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions and Recommendations. 4.1 FRAUD AND …

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ICRC president: "People caught in armed conflict need actions, not words."

… some of these most devastating trends? The Geneva Conventions represent the strongest universal … affected by armed conflicts Through the Geneva Conventions, states have given the ICRC …

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