TPNW entry into force marks the beginning of the end of nuclear weapons
… Weapons (TPNW) As delivered by ICRC President Peter Maurer Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, …
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A date to remember: the banning of Nuclear Weapons in 2021
… the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, has previously highlighted: “It is now …
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement celebrates the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
… inhumane weapons as an achievable goal,” said Peter Maurer , President of the International … quality, go to www.icrcvideonewsroom.org Peter Maurer …
Webinar: International health and humanitarian organizations welcome the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
… Read more: 'A victory for humanity' — Peter Maurer and Yoshiharu Otsuka *1 — World Health …
IISS Manama Dialogue : Keynote Address by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
… Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International …
Afghanistan: Even at a crossroads for peace, more people are wounded in war
… held in Geneva 23-24 November, President Peter Maurer of the International Committee of the … above statement is taken from remarks that Mr Maurer will deliver to the conference on …
High level humanitarian dialogue with the Russian Federation
… Affairs Sergey Lavrov and ICRC President Peter Maurer Moscow (ICRC) – On November 17, 2020, … Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Peter Maurer in Moscow, following an …
Ukraine: Addressing the cumulative effects of conflict and COVID-19 in the Donbas
… Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer completed his five-day visit to Ukraine … 95 262 80 49, https://twitter.com/sbsanelab1 Peter Maurer …
Nuclear ban: “Today is an historic day. We call on world leaders to act with courage and join the right side of history”
… weapons dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Peter Maurer , President of the International … Dullard , +41 79 574 1554, adullard@icrc.org Peter Maurer …
We must not forget that prohibiting nuclear weapons is the beginning – not the end – of our efforts
… Statement by ICRC President Peter Maurer on the entry into force of the Treaty … bring the era of nuclear weapons to an end. Peter Maurer …
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