Philippines: Life goes on in Marawi
In October 2017, the Philippine government declared the end of armed clashes in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Government forces and IS Ranao fighters had fought intensely for five months, resulting in …
In October 2017, the Philippine government declared the end of armed clashes in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Government forces and IS Ranao fighters had fought intensely for five months, resulting in …
01-03-2018 For the ICRC, the most critical humanitarian challenge currently facing the country is finding the people who have disappeared as a result of the armed conflict and violence. Bogotá (ICRC) …
Humanitarian challenges in 2018 In 2018, Colombia is going through a period of political and social transition. At the same time, it has a historic opportunity to rescue the voice of more than 8 …
Humanitarian challenges 2018 Beyond any doubt, the most critical humanitarian challenge currently facing the country is finding the people who have disappeared as a result of the armed conflict and …
01-03-2018 Geneva (ICRC) – The Assembly of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has appointed two new members, Edouard Bugnion and Katja Gentinetta. Mr Bugnion has been a professor in …
The aim of these principles is to establish a transparent framework for relationships between the private sector and the ICRC. Content: Purpose ICRC's private sector strategy Guiding principles …
It is time to give a voice back to over 8.5 million victims of the conflict. Christoph Harnisch Head of the ICRC Delegation in Colombia Colombia is now living through hopeful yet uncertain …
The local scenario and the Safer Access methodology from ICRC Urban Violence in Brazil The armed violence and its most visible indicators have increased in cities in Brazil and in many countries in …
The president of the ICRC took part in a lively discussion at London's Chatham House as part of a two-day visit to the UK last week. The event saw Peter Maurer and the director of Chatham House, Dr …
In the village of Toya, 20 km from Timbuktu, people's lives are shaped by two devastating forces: climate and conflict. Overlooking sweeping sand dunes bordering the Niger River and – behind sparse …
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