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| Section The ICRC in Argentina This country is covered by the regional delegation in BrazilThe ICRC in Brazil, ChileThe ICRC in Chile The ICRC regional delegation in Buenos Aires, established in 1975, visits security detainees in Chile and Paraguay and monitors the situation in selected prisons in Brazil. This regional delegation focuses on promoting the incorporation of IHL into national legislation, the operational procedures, manuals and training programmes of armed forces and the curricula of academic institutions. The delegation also works with police forces on the integratin of human rights law applicable to the use of force in situations of violence. In addition, it spreads knowledge of IHL among authorities, schools, media and the public. Finally, the regional delegation contributes to developing the operational capacities of the region’s National Societies and assists them in their humanitarian work. Presence (2009): 37 staff, including 5 expatriates More information in Spanish about ICRC activities in Argentina  Feature15-5-2008 Argentina: restoring family links during armed conflict and violenceFor almost thirty years, Irene Quaglia has been responsible for tracing activities at the ICRC’s Buenos Aires delegation. This has involved her in two dramatic periods of Argentine history: the violence of the 1970s and the Falklands/Malvinas. In this article, she shares her memories with us. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Argentina) Feature Includes Photo Operational update7-5-2009 ICRC activities in 2008 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay The ICRC strives increasingly to assist people caught up in internal violence and tensions, especially clashes in urban settings and strife related to social, indigenous and land issues in various parts of Brazil, Paraguay and Chile. It also promotes international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles throughout the region. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Argentina) Operational update Includes Photo Other site |
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