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Papua New Guinea: Operational update 2014

The latest round-up of activities carried out by the ICRC in Papua New Guinea features an update on our work – providing relief to vulnerable people, promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law, and reconnecting families.

Table of contents:

  • Restoring and maintaining family links
  • Monitoring detention
  • Protecting people affected by armed violence
  • Supporting access to health care
  • Working in partnership with PNG Red Cross Society
  • Promoting the law

 

 

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People deprived of their liberty are protected under international humanitarian law

Even in war, people who are detained must be treated humanely and with respect for their dignity. International humanitarian law sets clear rules for their protection - covering their treatment, conditions of detention and contact with their families. The ICRC visits people in detention to ensure these rights are respected. During visits, our delegates speak privately with detainees, assess conditions and share confidential recommendations with the authorities. Our goal is simple: to make sure humanity is upheld, everywhere.

Find out more about our work to help people in places of detention