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Responding to the needs of vulnerable people in North East Nigeria

Yola sub-delegation facts & figures 2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross established a sub-delegation in Yola in 2015 to respond to the consequences of the armed conflict in the North …

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General conditions on procurement

Purchase orders or contracts shall become effective, subject to a written confirmation of the seller that he accepts the ICRC general conditions on procurement. Acceptance of the ICRC purchase order …

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Responding to the humanitarian needs in Nigeria

Jos subdelegation facts and figures from 2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross subdelegation in Jos, Plateau state, was established in 2012 in response to the humanitarian needs that rose …

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Pakistan: "Bharosa Karein" campaign to promote respect for health care

The lives and well-being of hundreds of people are put in jeopardy each time a health-care worker is attacked to vent anger or any medical facility is used as an easy and identifiable target in …

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70 years of Geneva Conventions: Entries sought for young writers’ competition

Kuala Lumpur – Celebrating 70 years of the momentous Geneva Conventions , this year's edition of the Young Humanitarian Writers' competition calls upon the youth of Malaysia to share their thoughts …

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Philippines: Multisectoral training on IHL domestic legislation

Nearly 40 representatives of the Philippines justice and law-enforcement agencies learned more about international humanitarian law (IHL) and the applicability of domestic IHL legislation in a …

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ICRC 2019 photo competition

Struggle for a better future: Overcoming crippling unemployment in Gaza and West Bank The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is happy to announce 2019 edition of its photo competition. …

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Hugo Slim: ICRC partnerships, today and tomorrow, in conflict and disaster

The ICRC head of policy, Dr Hugo Slim, gave a speech at the 5th Singapore Red Cross Humanitarian Conference on the theme of partnerships and volunteerism for humanity on 20 July 2019. It is a very …

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The Void You Left 2019

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) presents the exhibition "A falta que você faz" (The Void You Left) from August 30, 2019 to September 29, 2019 at the Dragão do Mar Center for Art …

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Responding to the needs of people affected by armed conflict in Yobe state, Nigeria

Facts and figures 2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross established an office in Damaturu, Yobe state in 2014. With a mission to assist victims of armed conflict, the ICRC carries out …

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