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Yemen: Even as global attention shifts, the world must not abandon Yemen

… represents a critical opportunity for the international community to demonstrate its … the people of Yemen, two-thirds of whom need humanitarian assistance. "Even as global … them must respect international humanitarian law and other relevant international laws. …

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ICRC President makes four calls at High-level Pledging Conference for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

… given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the High-level Pledging Conference for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Excellencies, … training in international humanitarian law. We are delivering emergency assistance - …

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Armed violence in Mexico and Central America continues to cause large-scale suffering

… Central America continue generating serious humanitarian consequences, visible and … of people across the region. So said the International Committee of the Red Cross … by promoting international humanitarian law. It has 20,000 employees in 100 countries …

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Latin America: Armed violence, conflict, internal displacement, migration and disappearances were main humanitarian challenges in 2021

… – these are but a few of the many pressing humanitarian challenges that Latin America … All this is the result of the six non-international armed conflicts and other … international humanitarian and human rights law . One example of our humanitarian

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South Sudan: Facts and Figures 2021

… AND FIGURES JANUARY - DECEMBER 2021 ICRC HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE IN SOUTH SUDAN Between January and December 2021, the International Committee of the Red Cross … KNOWLEDGE AND RESPECT FOR HUMANITARIAN LAW Trained and engaged 1,130 members of the …

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President of the International Committee of the Red Cross arrives in Ukraine

… (ICRC) - Peter Maurer, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … a planned five-day visit to call for greater humanitarian access and urge greater … the respect of international humanitarian law, as well as the understanding of ICRC's …

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Online launch - International Review of the Red Cross: Counterterrorism, Sanctions and War

… in conversation on the interaction between international humanitarian law, counterterrorism measures and sanctions. …

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Regional course on International Humanitarian Law kicks off in Sharm El-Sheikh

… 15-03-2022 Cairo (ICRC) – The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Regional Arabic Course kicked off on …

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Tribal Violence in Papua New Guinea

… I get when I tell people about the work the International Committee of the Red Cross … without access to medical assistance or law enforcement. By taking over the enemy's … communities, enabling us to undertake neutral humanitarian action when needed. Traditional …

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Singapore Management University Wins 20th Red Cross IHL Moot for Asia Pacific Region

… The 20th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot for Asia-Pacific Region concluded on …

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