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| Section The ICRC in Nigeria Regional delegation in Abuja © ICRC / Boris Heger / ng-e-00122
An ICRC delegate explains to Nigerian soldiers the basic rules of behaviour that apply in times of war.
In Nigeria, the ICRC focuses on prevention, humanitarian diplomacy and strengthening the capacities of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS). It has established a dialogue with both political authorities and civil society groups to gain an understanding of the complex realities of Nigerian society, to promote international humanitarian law (IHL) and its implementation, and to exchange information on issues of humanitarian concern.
The ICRC works in cooperation with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), to provide protection and assistance to people affected by inter-communal clashes, urban riots and political violence. The NRCS's mission is to assist victims of disaster, to implement health and social welfare programmes and to promote humanitarian principles. It acts as an auxiliary to the Nigerian Government in emergency situations with an extensive network of local branches in every State and over 350,000 volunteers. The ICRC was active in Nigeria during the Biafran civil war (1966-70). In 1988, a headquarters agreement was signed with Nigeria to establish the legal status of the ICRC delegation. ICRC presence (2009): 36 staff, including 6 expatriates  EventEvent Includes Photo Feature31-3-2008 Nigeria: training the trainers to teach IHLLivinus Jatto is a former soldier who now works for the ICRC teaching officers in the Nigerian army about the importance of international humanitarian law. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Nigeria) Feature Field newsletter10-9-2007 Nigeria delegation newsletter: The HumanitarianA round-up of activities carried out by the ICRC and the Red Cross National Society in Nigeria. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Nigeria) Field newsletter Includes PDF Photo Collection22-2-2007 Nigeria - the work of the ICRC and the Nigerian Red Cross  The ICRC and the Nigerian Red Cross work together on a range of activities which include helping those affected by violence, immunizing children against disease and improving conditions in detention facilities. (Info resources\Photos\Africa) Photo Collection Includes Photo Other siteOther site |
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