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Health Care in Danger: We still need to do a lot of advocacy

… South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC), the ICRC, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red … personnel, that they are protected by law, for instance. During crises, weapon … and information sharing among the various humanitarian organizations involved with the …

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500 families of missing persons come together to share purpose, hope and inspiration

… ones, the Central Tracing Agency (CTA) of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) hosted the Second International Conference for Families of …

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Hateymalo Accompaniment Programme Reports

… sfo{qmd sfof{Gjogsf bf}/fg ePsf l;sfO tyf pknlAwx¿ k|:t't ul/Psf] 5 . xft]dfnf] sfo{qmd … of missing persons in nepal 2010-2016 International Committee of the Red Cross … for by international human rights and humanitarian laws, families have the right to …

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The Void You Left 2019

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … armed conflicts, migration and other humanitarian crises. From August 2016 to May … police stations, medical institutes and lawyers. "My life ceased. I didn't even go to …

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War in Cities: Sloviansk, Ukraine

When wars are fought in cities, it is civilians who bear the brunt. In this new series, we explore the devastating impact on people who have seen their streets and communities become the frontline. …

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Health care workers save lives: Condemnation of attacks linked to COVID-19

… advocates, representing 13 medical and humanitarian global organizations appearing … that health care is protected by domestic law, that all health-care professionals have a … added his name to a list of more than 40 international leaders calling on the world's …

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EHL list of documents

… Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is a resource pack for teachers to … students aged 13 to 18 to the basic rules of international humanitarian law. It was …

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Indirect Fire : A technical analysis of the employment, accuracy and effects of indirect-fire artillery weapons

… prohibited or otherwise limited by international law (contrary to weapons such as landmines and … threat of attack. Under international humanitarian law, the prohibition of …

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Afghanistan: Despite the challenges we remained committed in 2017

… It's been a difficult year for the humanitarian community in Afghanistan. Besides … 30 years of continuous presence of the International Committee of the Red Cross … Victims of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) violations and/or their families …

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Commemorating the Missing

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