Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures
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Nigeria: Responding to the needs of civilians affected by armed conflict
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …
International humanitarian law and cyber operations during armed conflicts
… 6 See Art. 1(2) of Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to … 54 AP I; Art. 14 Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and …
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ICRC Pakistan: Snapshot 2021
… LAUNCH OF THE DLP FORUM MARKS 72 YEARS OF THE GENEVA CONVENTIONS Marking the 72nd anniversary of the Geneva Conventions on 12 August, the …
ICRC appeal to fund its operations in 2019
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Nigeria: Supporting host communities and displaced people in 2019
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Q&A: ICRC and access to education
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Mexico, Central America and Cuba: Helping the most vulnerable
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Health Care in Danger Strategy: Evaluation Report
… Based Violence Global Humanitarian Overview Geneva Health Care Facility Health Care in … System Head of Delegation Head Quarters (ICRC Geneva) How We Work International Committee of … the key instruments of IHL, the Geneva Conventions and other instruments such as the …
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