When a child dies of hunger, it’s the result of systemic failures
… below statement was shared by ICRC President Peter Maurer at a joint press briefing at the UN …
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Crisis fatigue not an option as global hunger crisis deepens, the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement warns
… to fight hunger, like nutrition monitoring. Peter Maurer, president of the ICRC , said: …
ICRC: "The humanitarian imperative is clear: children need to be in schools, even during armed conflict"
… Statement from ICRC President Peter Maurer on the need to protect education from … efforts to protect education from attack. Peter Maurer …
Misuse of weapons causes acute suffering, death and destruction
… of the Red Cross (ICRC) delivered by Peter Maurer, President. Mr President, Excellencies, … I wish you a successful Conference. Peter Maurer …
Statement by Peter Maurer to the 10th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
… - IRRC No. 316 February 1997 (Special Issue) Peter Maurer …
UAE: The ICRC Signs Headquarters Agreement with the UAE Government
… Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer and The UAE Minister of State for … by critical humanitarian issues”, said Mr. Maurer. The headquarters agreement sets out a …
About the ICRC Kuala Lumpur Regional Delegation
… Armed Forces Staff College. ICRC President Peter Maurer meets SRC staff & volunteers during his …
The 1st World Conference on Health in Detention
… D EN, AR, ES, FR, RU Opening Remarks Peter Maurer, President of the International … Governance in Detention Health Services Peter Severin, President, The International …
Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders commit to accelerate efforts to tackle rising humanitarian challenges
… that lie ahead,’ said ICRC President Peter Maurer. ‘To be clear: the consequences of …
"Now, more than ever, it is critical that States take bold steps to respect IHL and to mitigate the harm to civilians caught in conflict."
… Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International … support of all member states. Thank you. Peter Maurer …
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