ICRC in Azerbaijan: January to June 2019
The ICRC continued its operations in Azerbaijan during the first half of 2019, delivering humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict . Through our offices in …
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IHL session in Viet Nam: Experts tackle tough questions on cyber warfare and autonomous weapons
As harsh as it may sound, what do you think is "better"? Being killed by a human being or by a robot? If international humanitarian law (IHL) applies to humans and they are obliged to respect it, …
Viet Nam and Laos mark 70 years of Geneva Conventions
Imagine your village has been attacked, your family is scattered and you have been taken captive. Blindfolded, you are shuffled into a truck crowded in by your captors. The sun is beating down at 50 …
Mozambique: Members of Parliament discuss international humanitarian law
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) mission in Mozambique convened a one day seminar with 25 members of the three …
Brazil: ICRC assembles experiences in order to prevent the impacts of violence on public services
Applied in five municipalities, the Safer Access system has already helped to stem the closures of public facilities by 40%, and presents a way for Brazil to make contributions in efforts to meet the …
Cash and Voucher Assistance - Economic Security
A brief introduction to how we provide people with emergency relief and support their long-term economic recovery through cash and vouchers. Fast, flexible and safe, this kind of support can help …
Conflict in Syria: Finding hope among the ruins
The conflict in Syria has exhibited some of the worst trends in modern warfare. It has seen siege tactics and indiscriminate attacks against civilians, hospitals, health and aid workers. It has seen …
Let's beat malaria together! Responding to the most urgent needs of the population
Rosa's children share a hammock, but she has to sleep in a different one, without her husband. "We don't all fit into one," she explained to the staff of the ICRC when they asked her how many …
Autonomy, artificial intelligence and robotics: Technical aspects of human control
The ICRC has emphasized the need to maintain human control over weapon systems and the use of force, both for legal compliance and ethical acceptability. This approach has informed our analysis of …
“I wanted to become a nurse to serve my people”
Rosemary Kadi Giryang, a South Sudanese nurse working with the ICRC in Juba, was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal for 30 years of service to victims of war and violence. Rosemary is busy. From …
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