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| Section The ICRC in India Regional delegation in New Delhi Other countries covered: BangladeshThe ICRC in Bangladesh, BhutanThe ICRC in Bhutan, MaldivesThe ICRC in the Maldives
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Jammu. Physical rehabilitation centre run by the Indian Red Cross with ICRC support.
The regional delegation in New Delhi opened in 1982. It works with the armed forces, universities, civil society and the media in the region to promote broader understanding and implementation of IHL and to encourage respect for humanitarian rules and principles. The ICRC visits people arrested and detained in connection with the situation in Jammu and Kashmir (India), as well as in Bhutan and the Maldives. It also supports the development of the National Societies in Bangladesh and India and supports some of their assistance programmes in the field.  Key document25-9-2009 India: more than just prison visitsLocated at the heart of this gigantic country (over 1 billion inhabitants), the delegation is a constant hive of activity. While detention work remains at the top of the list, the ICRC is also supporting the Indian Red Cross in its work with people affected by violence. Head of delegation François Stamm talks about the wide range of activities the ICRC conducts in India and the challenges ahead. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\India) Interview Includes Photo 28-8-2009 India: schools in Jammu and Kashmir lead the way in promoting humanitarian principlesNineteen schools in Jammu and Kashmir have been trialling the "Exploring Humanitarian Law" programme (EHL), aimed at helping young people integrate the principles of humanity into their daily lives. ICRC communication coordinator Stéphanie Bouaziz met some of the creative and dedicated teachers who are finding space in their busy schedules to promote humanitarian values among their pupils. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\India) Feature Includes Photo 19-5-2009 Nandita Das and Mahesh Bhatt support the "Our world. Your move." campaignICRC good will ambassadors, Nandita Das, an award-winning Indian actress and independent filmmaker, and Mahesh Bhatt, an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter, talk about the "Our world. Your move." campaign. (Info resources\Video) Video Collection Includes Video Feature5-12-2008 India: Red Cross assists victims of violence in AssamIn India’s north-eastern states tensions and violence continue to simmer, fuelled by friction between ethnic or tribal groups and related political movements seeking autonomy or
independence. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\India) Feature Interview1-12-2008 India: attacks on MumbaiIn the aftermath of the attacks in Mumbai, dozens of families are anxious about the fate of their relatives. The ICRC's Dusan Vujasanin spent a few days in Mumbai's hospitals and its morgue, helping family members trace their loved ones. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\India) Interview Video Collection13-1-2010 Be the change that you want to see in the world! For more than 150 years, the ICRC has responded to the needs of the victims of violence all over the world. Lots remain to be done to assist the most vulnerable. Famous cricket player Sachin Tendulkar, Bollywood actress Nandita Das give their voice to the Red Cross/Red Crescent call for voluntarism. The onus is on each one of us to make our planet a better place to live. (Info resources\Video) Video Collection Includes Video More in this section14-9-2007 Custom as a source of international humanitarian lawProceedings of the Conference to Mark the Publication of the ICRC Study “Customary International Humanitarian Law” held in New Delhi, 8–9 December 2005, organised jointly by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Asian African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO). (Humanitarian law\Treaties and customary law\Customary humanitarian law) Includes PDF Other site |
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