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| Section The ICRC in Venezuela Regional delegation in Caracas Other countries covered: BelizeThe ICRC in Belize, GrenadaThe ICRC in Grenada, GuyanaThe ICRC in Guyana, JamaicaThe ICRC in Jamaica , SurinameThe ICRC in Suriname The ICRC’s regional delegation in Caracas focuses on spreading awareness of IHL among the armed forces and civil society. It contributes to the integration of human rights standards into the manuals and training programmes of police forces. The delegation promotes the ratification of humanitarian treaties and the adoption of national implementation measures. It also helps to boost the response capacity of National Red Cross Societies throughout the region, particularly in the fields of IHL promotion and restoring family links Presence (2009): 13 staff, including 2 expatriates More information in Spanish about ICRC activities in Venezuela  Interview18-1-2008 Colombia: how the ICRC helped in the release of Clara and ConsueloThe freeing of the two women hostages highlighted the ICRC's work in the long conflict in Colombia, which has created millions of victims. Barbara Hintermann, head of the ICRC delegation in Bogota, gives the background to the release operation and to broader aspects of ICRC concern. (The ICRC worldwide\The Americas\Colombia) Interview Includes Photo Other site |
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