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Request for information regarding the consultancy to reduce the sustainable risk of ICRC distributed items

… the Red Cross, 19 Avenue de la Paix, CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland Internal ICRC / RFP_ … © 2019, ICRC, 19 Avenue de la Paix, CH-1202 Geneva – Internal Author Description Carmen … The work of the ICRC is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949, their Additional …

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Civilian population trapped in fear and anxiety

… humanitarian mission, in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, their Additional Protocols and …

Law and policy topic

Diary – ICRC President Peter Maurer in Ukraine

… humanitarian intermediary, laid down in the Geneva Conventions, is now more widely recognized and …

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Our work in Thailand

… medical staff for first-aid trainings in Geneva, Switzerland. Their medical staff are …

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South Sudan: Facts and figures May 2015 - The Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement's Fundamental Principles in action

… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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Exhibition on urban warfare and its impact on the civilian population

… Humanitarium at the ICRC's headquarters in Geneva. COVER 24 September 2017 - 09 April … design and photos of the exhibition in Geneva by Sarah Roxas. All other film extracts … 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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Sudan: Providing relief to people affected by conflict

… to family members and loved ones. Through the Geneva Conventions, the international community has …

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Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War

… law is anchored in atrocities. The Geneva Conventions were developed from the collective … and Middle East at the ICRC headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Since joining the ICRC in …

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Regional Delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay - Brochure

… than 100 countries, with its headquarters in Geneva • has 20,000 staff members Chile … training and monitoring notably the 1949 Geneva Conventions mechanisms. and their Additional …

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IHL contributes to the prevention of an arms race in outer space

… Protocol I of 8 June 1977 additional to the Geneva Conventions. In particular, the Protocol …

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