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Mozambique: improving access to housing and health for displaced people

… Mozambique faces a triple humanitarian crisis: exposure to armed … In response to the crisis in Mozambique, the International Committee of the Red Cross … workshops in international humanitarian law (IHL) with government armed forces …

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'Whether Afghanistan, Syria or Ukraine: IHL is the line between barbarity and our common humanity' - ICRC President Peter Maurer

… delivered by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, on … of their obligations under international humanitarian law that they have universally committed to …

Statement

Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2021

… continued their operations in 2021 to provide humanitarian protection and assistance to the … dialogue with relevant authorities to promote international humanitarian law and extend support in line with its …

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Armed conflict in Ukraine: A statement by Florence Gillette, head of ICRC delegation in Kyiv

… not to forget their obligations under international humanitarian law. They must ensure the protection of the …

News release

Statement from ICRC President Peter Maurer on the armed conflict in Ukraine

… to take into account that: Parties to the international armed conflict between Russia … and Ukraine must adhere to international humanitarian law, including the four 1949 Geneva …

Statement

ICRC President makes four calls for greater equity in vaccine distribution in conflict settings

… given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross PGA - … parties to conflict to respect international humanitarian law and to protect health workers and protect …

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Supporting victims/survivors of sexual violence: A collective, achievable effort

… In addressing sexual violence, the International Committee of the Red Cross … are referred to external services. In humanitarian settings, the possibility of … in sexual and gender-based violence, humanitarian workers can play an important …

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Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania: Facts and Figures 2021

… sought to promote knowledge and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and cultivate acceptance for …

Law and policy topic

Greece: A hands-on workshop on International Humanitarian Law

… organized a two-day workshop entitled "International Humanitarian Law – Integrating the Law in Military …

Law and policy topic

Nigeria: Highlights of our work in 2021

… clashes and farmer/herder clashes present humanitarian challenges for communities living … OF CIVILIANS In its role to promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and to limit the effects of the …

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