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ICT Specialist
32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Open-ended Information and communication technology ICT Specialist 2 manages and organizes all ICT systems and services in …
New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts
On December 17, 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) jointly released the Chinese version of the report " Protecting Civilians …
Discover IHL: IHL and peace
“International humanitarian law is not only a set of international rules that protects humanity during armed conflict, but also works with other international laws to contribute to maintaining and …
Protection Field Officer
No. 359 Lot 571, B D. Subdivision, Sta. Maria Street Zamboanga City, Philippines Fixed term Protection and detention The Protection Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of …
Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria
We understand that the current situation is difficult and uncertain for you and your loved ones. You are not alone. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Syrian Arab Red …
Delivering Hope: Mobile Health Teams Deployed in Remote Somalia
For many communities in remote areas of Somalia, access to healthcare is a constant struggle. Health facilities are few and far between and can mean travelling for hundreds of kilometres to seek …
A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant
Imagine being forced to leave your country, your family, your wife, your children, your childhood memories and everything and everyone that you know and head towards the unknown, taking a risky leap …
Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream
“When you do what you love, success follows. Our success comes from staying positive and determined. Instead of focusing on challenges, we look ahead,” said Alina Voskanyan, whose son went missing …
ICRC Conference on Weapon-Wounded Care
SAVE THE DATE Conference on Weapon-Wounded Care Strengthening the continuum of care in armed conflict The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to invite you to a conference …
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