ICRC Europe & the Caucasus

Workshop: Code of conduct and humanitarian principles

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:01:27 GMT

A weekend workshop on the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief, humanitarian principles and human development in Islam.

Aftermaths and consequences of war: What happens when the troops leave?

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:18 GMT

ICRC director of operations Pierre Krähenbühl will present post-conflict challenges and look ahead to the withdrawal of armed forces from Afghanistan in 2014.

Ireland: Women in war photo exhibition

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:17:57 GMT

A moving and challenging collection of photographs portraying the female experience of conflict over the last two decades.

One day careers workshop: Working in conflict zones

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:54 GMT

A talk for SOAS students on what the ICRC is looking for in its interpreters.

New challenges to old ways

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:23:38 GMT

Why would anybody want to prevent you from helping them? The naively simple question expresses the perplexity felt by humanitarians, whose well-intentioned desire to assist and protect is often stymied by power politics, mistrust, misunderstanding and manipulation. They struggle to understand why the container of food parcels and bandages is perceived to be carrying heavy ideological baggage. This was the crucial issue under discussion at an event co-hosted with the Humantarian Policy Group at the Overseas Development Institute on 29 April 2013.

Serbia: Empowering the elderly

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:00:07 GMT

In conversation with Vesna Milenovic, Secretary General of the Serbian Red Cross. In this video, Vesna Milenovic of the Serbian Red Cross talks about the challenges of empowering communities in a poor and politically turbulent society. In particular, she focuses on the work that the Serbian Red Cross does with elderly people.

Switzerland: Working with vulnerable children

Tue, 7 May 2013 17:06:00 GMT

In conversation with Anne Perrin, volunteer at the Swiss Red Cross. In this video Anne Perrin of the Swiss Red Cross talks about her work with vulnerable children in Geneva, and reflects on the relationships she has built and the lessons she has learnt

Getting where needed: Obstacles to aid access

Fri, 3 May 2013 14:31:52 GMT

Video: What obstacles prevent organizations like the ICRC from reaching those most in need? Senior humanitarian experts discussed contemporary challenges to getting help to the vulnerable and reviewed whether bureaucratic, governmental and security barriers to assistance are getting higher in today's polarized world.

UK vacancy: Finance and human resources manager based in London

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:32:03 GMT

The ICRC mission in the UK and Ireland is looking to recruit a finance and HR manager for its office in London. Reporting directly to the head of mission, the successful candidate will contribute to the ICRC's work for people in need of protection and assistance by ensuring the smooth running of our offices in London and Belfast.

Commonwealth of Independent States: Ratification and implementation of international humanitarian law treaties

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This report summarizes IHL treaty ratification by CIS Member States, domestic implementation of IHL and internal mechanisms to assist national authorities in the implementation process.