The books travelling through Peru’s prisons
Over 150 books on subjects ranging from literature, self-help and history to geography, technical training and handicrafts make up the "suitcase library" collection – three suitcases full of books …
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Talking about the laws of war in a peaceful Pacific
While currently known as a relatively stable part of the world, the Pacific is no stranger to the devastating impacts of conflict. In recent decades both the Solomon Islands and the Autonomous Region …
Gone but not forgotten: Migrants, mothers and the missing
On 30 August 2017, on the International Day of the Disappeared, the ICRC convened a discussion at the Humanitarium to commemorate the hundreds of thousands of people missing in the world today. We …
Delivering emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict in Nigeria
Facts and figures for January to June 2017 The armed conflict in north-east Nigeria continues to affect millions of people. More than five million in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states are in dire need …
ICRC President welcomes historic step to prohibit nuclear weapons
20-09-2017 New York (ICRC) – The President of the ICRC, Peter Maurer, this morning congratulated world leaders for taking a decisive step towards ending one of the greatest threats to humanity by …
The hope for a future without nuclear weapons: ICRC statement to the United Nations General Assembly
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, United Nations General Assembly, 72nd session. Statement by the ICRC President, Peter Maurer The world today needs the promise of this Treaty: the hope …
ICRC Statement to the United Nations General Assembly on humanitarian situation in South Sudan
20-09-2017 (New York) – In an address to world leaders at a high-level side event of the UN General Assembly, ICRC President Peter Maurer called for an end to impunity for attacks against civilians …
Survival: A course on safety and security for media professionals
As for every learning process, theory comes first. Trainers share their knowledge and experience. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / Galina Balzamova Theoretical knowledge put into practice right away. This will …
Humanitarian situation is rapidly deteriorating in South Sudan: ICRC statement to UN General Assembly High Level Event
High-Level Humanitarian Event on South Sudan, United Nations General Assembly, 72nd session.Statement by the ICRC President, Peter Maurer. The humanitarian situation in South Sudan today is rapidly …
Two vital issues must be addressed now for Iraq's future
Ministerial-level event on Iraq , United Nations General Assembly, 72nd session. Statement by the ICRC President, Peter Maurer As you know, the International Committee of the Red Cross is on the …
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