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Republic of Korea: ICRC and KOICA sign agreement to help people affected by armed conflict and violence

17-05-2024 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 14 May 2024. Under the agreement the …

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Water and sanitation course – from emergency towards development 2024

This course will train engineers and scientists to plan, implement and monitor emergency water and sanitation programmes, and will help them better understand the organizational context of …

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Ukraine: As fighting intensifies around Kharkiv, ICRC increases support for displaced people

16-05-2024 Geneva/Kyiv (ICRC) – Thousands of civilians living along the Ukraine-Russia border in the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine have had to flee their homes the last few days due to the …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00002 - 3-year Frame Agreement – WHO-approved Mosquito Net LLIN 190x180x150cm 230H

Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/GVA24/00002) to establish a 3-year Framework Agreement for …

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EVENT: Artificial Intelligence in Military Decision Making: Legal and Humanitarian Implications

Military uses of artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread. A growing number of reports allege the use of AI in military planning and decision-making …

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Red Cross opens new 60-bed field hospital in Gaza

14-05-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and 12 Red Cross National Societies (or their branch) are combining efforts to open a field hospital in Rafah, Gaza, to …

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International Humanitarian Law and New Technologies Workshop - Kigali, Rwanda

Objectives The workshop will provide a platform for expert exchanges between military practitioners, humanitarians and academic experts to raise awareness on emergingtechnologies used in warfare and …

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Double jeopardy – during and after conflict: The human cost of weapon contamination in Asia-Pacific

Living in the shadow of conflict  A normal day, a daily chore, a deafening blast, moments of chaos and then a life forever shaken and disrupted – that's how victims of landmine explosions or …

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Senior Humanitarian Professionals and Policy Makers Course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 2024

About the Event Organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), this course on international humanitarian law (IHL) is designed to help senior humanitarian practitioners and …

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Fundamentals of War Surgery (FWS)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is organizing its first Fundamentals of War Surgery (FWS) course in Bukavu, DRC. Date: From Monday 13 May to Thursday 16 May 2024 Place: Surgical …

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