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Safeguarding health-care services: Will academia take up the challenge?

… European perspective. Co-organized with the International Committee of the Red Cross … into the academic curricula of medicine, law, journalism, etc. This is something that … to safeguard health-care services and their humanitarian mission. This initiative is …

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Cluster munitions "We all have a responsibility to put an end to the scourge of these treacherous weapons"

… over the long run. Collectively – States, international organizations and civil society … well planned and adequately resourced humanitarian and development response. We urge … goals of the Convention, both through law and policy, and through our work on the …

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Children forced to go to war

… not be recruited in war. It's against the law. pic.twitter.com/6mgar4PX6N — ICRC (@ICRC) … still happens. It is a serious problem from a humanitarian standpoint, particularly in … to the Geneva Conventions were the first international treaties that attempted to …

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A New Phase in the Search for Missing People

… to head up the regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross … behind its enactment. The reason for such a law was clear: the urgent need to establish a … after losing touch. The ICRC addresses the humanitarian consequences of conflict and …

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Request For Launching Framework Agreement for Power Generators

… Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross … this tender. 4.3 It can be installed at open lawns and rooftops 4.4 Avoid the transfer of … an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for …

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Summary of operational facts and figures, January to June 2024

… In the first half of 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross … The ICRC remains committed to supporting the humanitarian needs of the people affected by … on ICRC activities and the use of force in law enforcement COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND …

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A healthcare worker providing consultation to a patient in Farah, Afghanistan

Yemen: Tragic death of yet another Red Crescent aid worker

… 08-06-2015 The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … All of them died while carrying out their humanitarian duties. Ms Burut's death is the … to be respected and protected as required by law, so that they can safely reach everyone in …

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Peter Maurer: “Continued existence of nuclear weapons is one of the biggest threats for humanity”

… of nuclear weapons’ catastrophic impact, humanitarian concerns had to come first. … in or near a populated area, no State or international body could adequately address … also illegal under conventional international law. In light of these consequences, in the …

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Operational update on escalating fighting in Tigray and northern Ethiopia

… suffering and risks spiralling into a wider humanitarian crisis. The International Committee of the Red Cross … with their obligations under international law . For further information, please contact: …

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Promoting economic empowerment in settings affected by armed conflict, violence and fragility

… ITC and the International Committee of the Red Cross sign … Letter of Intent to expand collaboration in humanitarian and development nexus. (Geneva) … conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An …

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