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They didn't start the fire: Millennial views on war and peace

Libya: Civilians face deep suffering from long conflict, as fighting forces schools and health ...

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13-02-2020

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19-01-2020

Syria: A spike in civilian casualties, mass displacement in country’s northwest

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31-01-2020

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Majority of millennials see catastrophic war as real possibility, and believe there should be ...

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16-01-2020

Ethiopia-Somalia: Climate change and violence trap millions in near-constant crisis

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15-01-2020

Yemen: 6 Saudi detainees repatriated to Saudi Arabia

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01-01-2020

Red Cross Red Crescent Conference: Over 160 States gather to address world's most pressing ...

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12-12-2019

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Spread the word about the 5th Annual “Revisiting the Roll of National Security in International Law” papers worksho… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_dc
This is not how a school should look. 2 million kids in Yemen are not getting an education. Everyone deserves a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC
Nine countries, 24 participants and one objective – how to manage health issues in emergencies bit.ly/2SJo0Kl #HELPCourse #ICRC_nd
It is difficult to exaggerate the toll the war has taken on people in South Sudan. The scars left on communities… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_uk
The looser restrictions on anti-personnel mines are, the more people will die. bit.ly/2Hahztc #ICRC
By 2035, every household in Brunei should have at least 1 trained first-aider. A truly commendable target by… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_my
Worldwide, @ICRC works with people of all races & religions. To celebrate this spirit of togetherness on… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_my
These locusts are yet another blow to communities that were already fragile from climate shocks and, for many of th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_dc
Conflict affects 1 in every 4 people in Libya. This is Samira’s story. pic.twitter.com/wldM0t2lvA #ICRC
"I saw how other women who slept with men for money would get pregnant and would discard the baby. "I wanted to ke… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_uk
Nothing to drink. Unable to cook. Impossible to clean. Over 50% of people in Yemen do not have safe water. pic.twitter.com/VhsR8Cgxof #ICRC
In a country where over 50% of the population need aid to survive, violent clashes between communities pose a threa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC
#Media Press release on the violence threatening stability in South Sudan. And the threat posed by locusts to t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_uk
Today we met the father of Israeli citizen Hisham Al-Sayed, who has been missing in Gaza for 5 years. We promised… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_ilot
Honoured to be part of the 60 years celebration of Indian Society of International Law, long-standing partners of t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_nd
Yves Heller, ICRC deputy head of New Delhi regional delegation, calls on Hon'ble @MariyaDidi, defense minister of M… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_nd
These kids are lucky. Their school is open. Months of fighting has closed 220 schools in Tripoli. Hundreds of th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC
Why is the ICRC talking about the Islamic laws of war in Australia? Find out here: icrc.org/en/document/wh… #ICRC_au
We are looking for a Digital Media & Communications Officer who is social media savvy and good in communication ski… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_my
Are you a motivated professional who is passionate about humanitarian work? We are recruiting a Legal Adviser. Find… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… #ICRC_my