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Colombia: Experts from 23 countries discuss challenges to humanitarian law

… weapons and the use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas are among the … de la XXXII Asistencia de salud en peligro (Health Care in Danger)  Moderación: El Salvador. …

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“Still? This is The Word That Hurts The Most”

… IS THE WORD THAT HURTS THE MOST REPORT ASSESSING THE NEEDS OF FAMILY MEMBERS OF MISSING … Delegado-Geral de Polícia) SES State Health Secretariat SDH Human Rights … material assistance to family members being cared for). 33 BRAZILIAN CONTEXT 5.9 PRESS AND …

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Weapons: Statement of the ICRC to the United Nations, 2017

… General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items. Statement … services essential to their survival – be it health care or water and electricity supply. The ICRC …

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Philippines: Mindanao Newsletter 2016

… We feature a roundup of our activities in Mindanao as well as stories of the people … issue:  Paying it forward a step at a time Health support in Mindanao Helping people … improve the access to physical rehabilitation care. Currently, a dormitory is being …

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EVENT: Outer Space Military Operations: How to Safeguard Essential Civilian Services?

… of technology enabled by space systems is an integral part of modern-day military … transportation, food and agriculture, health care, financial services, disaster prevention …

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Preliminary recommendations on possible norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours relating to threats by States to space systems

… Working paper submitted by the International … sanitation, waste management, and health care. Space systems also contribute to …

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Report: Protracted conflict and humanitarian action

… ICRC's approach to humanitarian assistance in protracted conflict. The ICRC spends about … also works deeply with regard to the various health, water, livelihood and protection … long-term needs in terms of education, health care, food security, water, electricity, law …

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Incapacitating chemical agents: Law enforcement, human rights law and policy perspectives

… Expert meeting report: This publication is a summary … weapons: The concerns and responsibilities of healthcare professionals, British Medical …

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“That never happens here”: Sexual and gender-based violence against men, boys, LGBTIQ+ people

… needs to be done to protect men, boys and/including LGBTIQ+ people at risk of sexual and … which respond to trauma, including mental health, sexual and reproductive health … and development of appropriate and accessible care. This report draws on existing secondary …

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Contemporary Challenges to Humanitarian Action, 7th Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Lecture on International Humanitarian Law

… Statement Introduction Your Royal Highness Princess Maha … than ever in the history of mankind are healthier, better educated, live longer lives. … including food, shelter and medical care, contact with the outside world, or …

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