Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace
— ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Institute of International Relations of …
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Azerbaijan: Family receives remains of missing loved one, honours with a burial after 30 years
Sitara Mahmudova and her two sons, Nijat and Elchin, waited over 30 years to hear news of their missing husband and father, Akif Mahmudov, who went missing in 1992 in Khojali during the Karabakh war. …
Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting
14-07-2024 Over the last week, communities in northern Gaza have endured increased fighting, resulting in large numbers of civilians killed and injured. This comes on top of nine months of …
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from 7 October 2023 to 30 June 2024
Nine months since the onset of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, the violence – unprecedented in scale and nature – continues to exact an immense human toll …
FCS Accountant (based at MSSC, Makati)
Manila Shared Services Center, Makati, Philippines Open-ended Human resources The Closing Analyst is in charge of providing reliable, accurate, and timely accounting data through implementation of …
Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival
Port Sudan (ICRC) – Fifteen months since the beginning of the armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, millions of people do not have access to essential …
Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain
Gaza (ICRC) – The 60-bed Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, southern Gaza is nearly at full capacity following repeated mass casualty events. They include the attack in Al-Mawasi on Saturday that …
In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law
18-07-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – At a time when international tensions are rising, the number and scale of armed conflicts are increasing, and many states face acute security concerns, the role of …
In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law
18-07-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – At a time when international tensions are rising, the number and scale of armed conflicts are increasing, and many states face acute security concerns, the role of …
DATA & ANALYTICS MANAGER 1
Data management and analytics Overall responsibility The Data & Analytics Manager 1 supports and monitors data management processes within the Environment & Climate Change Department to enable …
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