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Republic of Korea: Upholding humanitarian principles amid security crises in an interconnected world

Panel remarks by Balthasar Staehelin, Personal Envoy and Head of Regional Delegation for East Asia at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), during the Third Plenary Session on …

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ICRC Impact in Ethiopia: January - June 2024 Bulletin

During the first half of 2024, people in areas affected by armed conflict and violence in the country continued to struggle to meet their basic needs despite humanitarian intervention to alleviate …

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China: ICRC VP calls for strengthening global security governance through IHL

Keynote speech by ICRC Vice President Gilles Carbonnier at the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum’s Fourth Plenary Session on "International Mechanisms and Global Security Governance", on September 14, …

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ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss pressing humanitarian issues

16-09-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, has arrived in Moscow for a planned visit. Ms Spoljaric plans to discuss in confidence …

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ICRC president concludes visit to Moscow

17-09-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric met with authorities of the Russian Federation to address urgent topics relating to the …

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Preserving our common humanity – 75 years of the Geneva Conventions

The rules of war took centre stage at an event in London marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions.  In an age of increasing conflict and humanitarian needs, last night’s event at the UK …

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ICRC's director general, Pierre Krähenbühl, delivers the keynote speech in front of an audience at the UK Swiss Embassy

Afghanistan: Vocational training empowers people with disabilities and fosters social inclusion

At the seven physical rehabilitation centres run by the International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC in Afghanistan, vocational training for people with disabilities is not just about equipping …

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Mogadishu University Emerges Victorious at the First-In-Person Somali IHL Competition

Mogadishu: In a historic moment for the Somali Legal Fraternity, Mogadishu University secures a spot at the All-Africa International Humanitarian Law Competition in November in Nairobi to be hosted …

In a polarized world, the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is a vital platform for principled humanitarian action

The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, to be held in Geneva from 28-31 October, presents a critical opportunity to focus on concrete humanitarian solutions for some of the …

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Executive Summary: Evaluation of the Prevention and Influence work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima (Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru)

This is a short executive summary for the evaluation of the prevention and influence work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima. The evaluation aimed to understand the relevance and effectiveness …

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