Our work in the Central African Republic between January and June 2017
… We engaged with weapon bearers to promote international humanitarian law, reminding them of their obligation to …
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India: Interfaith dialogue on dignified management of the dead during COVID-19
… and rituals. One of the pillars of the ICRC's humanitarian response – dignified management … by Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, in collaboration with Temple of … Acharya Vivek Muni Maharaj, president of the International Mahavir Jain Mission in New …
When preparing future practitioners means protecting health care
… at the University of Geneva, working with the International Committee of the Red Cross's … are multidisciplinary (encompassing health, law, governance, organization, etc.), with … to safeguard health-care services and their humanitarian mission. This initiative is …
Request for Tender - GVA22/00188 - Frame Agreement - Electrical Items for Premises
… gva_logpurchengineering_services@icrc.org INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS … an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for … has a permanent mandate under international law to take impartial action for prisoners, …
Ensuring the continuity and resumption of education in crisis situations
… the authorities, education institutions, humanitarian organizations and other … for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) and International Committee of the Red Cross … Dr Helen Durham, Director of International Law and Policy at the ICRC said that access to …
Creation of a sub-regional platform on IHL for Indian Ocean island states
… Arms Trade Treaty and follow up from the 32nd International Red Cross Red Crescent … and the understanding of this body of law on the island. ICRC delegates had the … of a sub-regional platform on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for indian ocean island …
Libya: Providing assistance to thousands of people in 2017
… the Libyan Red Crescent to help it respond to humanitarian needs. Activities conducted … crisis committees, LRC volunteers, faculty of law students and armed groups. THE ICRC IN ONE …
Reversing commitment to anti-personnel mine ban endangers civilian lives
… 06-02-2020 Geneva - The International Committee of the Red Cross … based on its first-hand experience providing humanitarian assistance to mine victims in … ICRC, visit https://www.icrc.org/en/war-and-law/weapons/anti-personnel-landmines …
Promoting respect for ambulance services in Nepal
… a general tendency among people to take the law into their own hands, and health-care …
Pakistan: Essay competition highlights violence against health staff
… (Islamabad) – At an award ceremony today, the International Committee of the Red Cross … special assistant to the prime minister on law and justice, along with representatives of … an essay competition on a topic related to humanitarian and social issues in Pakistan. …
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