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| Section The ICRC in the United States of America Regional delegations in Washington and New York Other countries covered: CanadaThe ICRC in Canada Regional delegation in Washington Sign up Its role is to raise awareness of the ICRC’s mandate and to rally political, diplomatic and financial support for ICRC activities and support for implementation of international humanitarian law. The delegation is responsible for visits to internees in Guantanamo Bay (Cuba), and in Miami, Florida. It works with the American and Canadian Red Cross societies, particularly in connection with their international activities and their work to spread knowledge of international humanitarian law. Presence (2009): 29 staff, including 11 expatriates Delegation to the United Nations in New York The role of the United Nations – to maintain international peace and security – involves many humanitarian components. The ICRC’s delegation to the United Nations and its agencies and programmes, set up in 1983, is a support and relay station for ICRC operational and legal initiatives. It puts across the ICRC’s point of view and keeps abreast of trends and developments regarding humanitarian issues. In addition, the delegation promotes international humanitarian law. Presence (2009): 10 staff, including 4 expatriates  Key document26-10-2009 Persons detained by the US in relation to armed conflict and the fight against terrorism – the role of the ICRCThis document explains the purpose of the ICRC's visits to places of detention run by the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the procedures that the organization follows. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Operational update 30-7-2009 Washington: activities of the ICRC's regional delegationFactsheet published by ICRC Washington that outlines how the organization works in the United States with national authorities, multilateral institutions, civil society groups and the American Red Cross to heighten awareness of and respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Feature Includes PDF Includes PDF Includes PDF Event16-11-2009 Our world. Your move. Events in the United States.(The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Event Includes Photo Field newsletter30-9-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, September 2009The ICRC Regional Delegation for the United States and Canada welcomes Mary Werntz as its new head, Geoff Loane having moved to the ICRC's London office. There's an interview with ICRC forensics specialist Morris Tidball-Binz, a report on the humanitarian situation in Yemen and details of the recent trip to Uganda that the ICRC organized for U.S. government representatives. Finally, we take a look at an indispensable part of any ICRC delegation – the Welcome Department. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 31-8-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, August 2009We say good-bye to head of delegation Geoff Loane, who is about to take over as head of the ICRC's London office. We also say good-bye to Michael Khambatta, deputy head of delegation since 2007. At the same time, we extend a warm welcome to Mary Werntz, incoming head of delegation. Also in this issue: the ICRC's celebrations in honour of the 60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the second round of research on attitudes toward international humanitarian law, the ICRC in Afghanistan and the work of the ICRC's delegates to the armed forces. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 31-7-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, July 2009This month the ICRC rejoices for our colleague Eugenio Vagni who is free after his long captivity in the Philippines. In this month's newsletter, we also look at our 150th anniversary party at the Newseum in Washington. Jürg Montani from the ICRC's Mulilateral Diplomacy and Humanitarian Coordination Unit in Geneva shares some thoughts on the debates around humanitarian action today. We also bring you an update from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a report on the 27th annual edition of the international humanitarian law course organized by the ICRC and the Polish Red Cross in Warsaw. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 30-6-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, June 2009This month, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Solferino. After intense fighting left more than 6,000 dead and 40,000 wounded, Henry Dunant and local women cared for the wounded and dying in the church of Castiglione. The experience prompted Dunant to write A Memory of Solferino, and it was his call to alleviate the suffering of the wounded that inspired the founding of the Red Cross, now the world's largest humanitarian network. Activities this month include a gathering of youth in Solferino itself, while in the United States and Canada, the ICRC is sharing the Our World – At War exhibition with the public. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 31-5-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, May 2009On 8 May, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launched a year-long celebration to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Solferino and the birth of the Red Cross/Red Crescent idea. ICRC events around the world are drawing attention to the plight of civilians affected by conflict and encouraging everyone to make a difference. The Our World. Your Move. web portal provides full details. We are also very pleased to be bringing Our World – At War to the United States and Canada. Five award-winning war photographers unite in this exhibition to bring stories of loss and suffering in war to the world's attention. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 30-4-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, April 2009This year, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Solferino and the 60th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions. To mark these occasions, we share more information about the launch of the Our World. Your Move. campaign and its web portal. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 31-3-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, March 2009In this newsletter, we bring you an interview with Juan-Pedro Schärer, who heads the ICRC's Iraq delegation. We also share the latest information on our colleagues abducted in the Philippines two months ago. Finally, we provide links to resources marking International Women's Day, celebrated on 8 March, and World Water Day, coming up on 22 March. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 28-2-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, February 2009The ICRC Regional Delegation for the United States and Canada brings you a closer look at our work at Guantanamo. We also share with you an update on the ongoing conflict in Sri Lanka and an interview following this month's hostage releases in Colombia. Finally, we invite you to check out the ICRC's YouTube channel, where you can watch videos on ICRC activities around the world. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 31-1-2009 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, January 2009In the first issue of 2009, we bring you an interview with the head of the ICRC's regional delegation in Washington, the latest update on our activities in Gaza, a look at our work in multilateral affairs and a link to an extensive array of online international humanitarian law resources. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter 31-12-2008 Canada and the USA: Field Newsletter, December 2008Welcome to the inaugural issue of ICRC News and Notes, the monthly newsletter of the Regional Delegation for the United States and Canada. We hope that you will enjoy reading about the ICRC's activities in the United States and Canada and about our operations worldwide. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Field newsletter Official Statement19-10-2006 Challenges faced by ICRC and international humanitarian law (IHL)Speech delivered by Jakob Kellenberger, President of the ICRC, at Georgetown University, Washington. (Humanitarian law\Reaffirmation and development) Official Statement Report26-6-2007 How is international humanitarian law taught in US law schools?The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) regional delegation to the United States and Canada and the American University Washington College of Law Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law have produced a study to assess the extent to which international humanitarian law (IHL) is taught at law schools in the United States. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Report Includes PDF More in this section8-9-2004 ICRC reactions to the Schlesinger Panel ReportThe Schlesinger Panel Report on the US Department of Defense Detention Operations is a significant document and a welcome example of self-examination in the face of trying circumstances. It draws valuable lessons by naming violations, attributing responsibility, and offering recommendations designed to avoid repetition. At the same time, the Panel Report contains a number of inaccurate assertions, conclusions and recommendations on the legal positions taken by, and the role of, the ICRC, and about the laws of armed conflict. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\United States) Other site |
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