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Working for the ICRC: armed and security forces delegate

… et de sécurité") are at the heart of our humanitarian action. They maintain dialogue … security conditions. Compliance with the law of war and the essential elements of international human rights law is another …

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Palestinian hunger striker in critical state

… 28-01-2016 Jerusalem: The International Committee of the Red Cross … dialogue with the Israeli authorities on humanitarian issues of concern. Mr. Qiq has … obligation under International Humanitarian Law to ensure that the rights and physical and …

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Restoring Family Links code of conduct on data protection

… of the ICRC, National Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red … rules, and in particular with European Union law. As recalled in Restoring Family Links … Crescent Movement The Movement is a worldwide humanitarian movement whose mission is “to …

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The ICRC Data Protection Commission

… He is currently a partner at Page & Partners law firm, which he founded, specialising in … systems, data protection, e-commerce and international sales contracts. In addition. … Protection The Handbook on data protection in humanitarian action A1758 RULES OF PROCEDURE …

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Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

… the Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB) and the International Committee of the Red Cross … the relationship between data protection law and humanitarian action. The provision of services …

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ICRC in Yemen: Our work in 2015

… conflict will remain at the heart of ICRC's humanitarian operations in 2016. t organized … and at times deliberately targeted. the international humanitarian law with the ultimate aim of more than 4,000 …

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Mali: ICRC visits essential during conflicts, says ex-detainee

… him at a training session for the military in international humanitarian law, and he told us about that difficult …

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Protection of civilians - ICRC statement to the UN Security Council, 2016

… we see the underlying trend of increasing humanitarian needs as likely to continue over the next year. International humanitarian law for the protection of civilians in …

Law and policy topic

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas

… to be abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …

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South Sudan remains a high priority for ICRC

… Christine Beerli, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … one of ICRC's top priorities in terms of humanitarian response. People have been … and respect of International Humanitarian Law. For further information, please contact: …

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