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International Committee of the Red Cross
an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and other situations of violence
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Sudan
days since the abduction of Gauthier, ICRC staff member in Darfur
Chad
days since the abduction of Laurent, ICRC staff member in eastern Chad
4-11-2009 |
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement calls for action on humanitarian challenges
Concluding the first-ever Red Cross and Red Crescent Council of Delegates in Africa, Movement leaders from more than 180 countries called on governments and others to join forces with the Movement to help improve the lives of the most vulnerable.
Meeting 150 years after the Battle of Solferino, which led to the creation of the Red Cross Red Crescent, the Council expressed solidarity with all struggling to cope with 'today's Solferinos' – be they armed conflict, natural disaster, poverty, climate change or the current global economic crisis. See also Daily bulletin - 25 November
25-11-2009 |
Harvesting olives in the West Bank: not as simple as it sounds
In the occupied West Bank, an estimated 10 million olive trees help some 100,000 families to make ends meet. For a number of years, the harvest has been hampered by restricted access. Tom Glue, who coordinates the ICRC's economic security programme in the territory, explains. 25-11-2009 |
More highlights 24-11-2009 |
Children in war
This brochure examines the risks faced by children caught up in armed conflict, the steps taken by the ICRC to address their specific needs, and the rules of law defined to protect them. 17-11-2009 |
Our world. Your move. Events across the globe.
The Our world. Your move. campaign is a call to action. Our world faces unprecedented challenges, ranging from conflict and mass displacement to climate change, migration and a global financial crisis. We have a collective responsibility to make our world a better place. It’s up to each of us to 'make a move' and do something to help others. 5-5-2009 |
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