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Honduras Editorial: "a decade of promoting humanity in detention"

… liberty are out of sight and out of mind, the International Committee of the Red Cross … international standards in this field. Our humanitarian work in prisons over almost ten … we promoted the reform of the special law concerning the compassionate release of …

Law and policy topic

Philippines: Round-up of activities in central Mindanao

… distinction Lessons on humanity Promoting international humanitarian law CENTRAL MINDANAO UPDATE MAY 2015 THE …

Law and policy topic

Philippines: Aid provided to 2,000 people displaced by clashes in Basilan

… loved ones,” said Piotr Dregiel, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross … independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives … compliance with international humanitarian law. “We remind all parties to the conflict …

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Iran: Giving disabled people a chance to lead a normal life

… 02-11-2015 Joint statement International Committee of the Red Cross, … by disabled people is one of the duties of humanitarian organizations. Our International … affairs and international humanitarian law. "The IRCS focuses its efforts on people …

News release

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: finding common ground in respect of the dead

… many will associate the ICRC with providing humanitarian aid to people affected by … they need. Retrieving and identifying remains International humanitarian law requires that the remains of those who …

Law and policy topic

After ten years of armed violence in the Sahel, there is still time for humanity

… Sahel region, Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … of Mali and Burkina Faso. Ten years of humanitarian crisis in the Sahel have clearly … and norms of international humanitarian law are complied with, particularly those that …

Statement

Philippines: Marawi Operations Update No. 1

… Philippines, is still ongoing, and the humanitarian needs are increasing. The ICRC … of their obligations to respect the international humanitarian law (IHL). The International Committee of the …

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Six Months of Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict - The response of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

… on those suffering from the effects of the international armed conflict between Russia … Cross Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian movement in the world, with more … activities. Under international humanitarian law (IHL), the staff and volunteers of …

Report

Sudan: Delivering life-saving care to support a health system in crisis

… ICRC Since the start of the conflict, the International Committee of the Red Cross … Photo: ICRC For me, as a surgeon and as a humanitarian, we have seen people coming from … obligations under international humanitarian law: medical facilities, transport, and …

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It’s critical to build resilient communities alongside efforts to protect them from violence

… Youssef, Regional Director - Africa of the International Committee of the Red Cross … from these places, because of security risks. Humanitarian action in conflict areas has also … respect for international humanitarian law that protect the natural environment can …

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