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The ICRC in Egypt

The ICRC delegation in Egypt concentrates on promoting knowledge of international humanitarian law (IHL) and its incorporation into national legislation, both in Egypt and, working with the Arab League, throughout the Arab world.
The ICRC contributes to IHL training for military and civilian officials and promotes its teaching in universities and schools, along with related subjects. It provides technical and academic support, produces teaching resources and gives help with training trainers, including in the Egyptian Red Crescent Society.

The ICRC has had a regular presence in Egypt since the Second World War.

Presence (2009): 38 staff, including 4 expatriates

Event
    7-5-2010
    Egypt: Arab parliamentarians seek better implementation of international humanitarian law
    A major conference of Arab members of parliament on the implementation of international humanitarian law took place in Cairo, Egypt, from 4 to 6 May. The conference was organized by the ICRC in cooperation with the Egyptian People's Assembly and the Arab Parliamentary Union (APU).
    (The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Egypt)
    Event Includes Photo

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Maps
Egypt - ICRC maps
1-6-2010
 
News
Only press releases older than one year exist for this section.

Annual Report
Egypt - ICRC Annual Report 2009
19-5-2010
 

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