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African Union: ICRC’s response to COVID-19 in Africa
… Refugees, Migrants)”, the ICRC President, Peter Maurer voiced concerns on vulnerabilities of … populations IDPs, detainees, migrants » Peter MAURER, President of the ICRC Ethiopia: …
High-level pledging conference for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen
… Speech given by Peter Maurer, President of the International …
Health care workers save lives: Condemnation of attacks linked to COVID-19
… must be protected at all times. This week, Peter Maurer added his name to a list of more than …
COVID-19 crisis is becoming a protection crisis
… in terms of scope and impact. As President Peter Maurer mentioned yesterday to the Security …
Amid COVID-19, we must not lose focus on violations and abuses in war
… are protected – without exception. Thank you. Peter Maurer …
Call to governments: Work together to stop cyber attacks on health care
… On Tuesday, Peter Maurer added his name to a list of more than … unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/IMf5pNJJub — Peter Maurer (@PMaurerICRC) May 26, 2020 The …
South Sudan: National Geographic profiles ICRC’s assistance to people with disabilities in series on Nobel Peace Prize winners
… was awarded three Nobel Peace Prizes," said Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC. "We are …
Exceptional Florence Nightingale Medal awarded to nurses, midwives in captivity
… because of their medical work," said Peter Maurer, the President of the International … to arrange an interview with ICRC President Peter Maurer, please contact: Didier Revol, …
Statement by ICRC President, Peter Maurer
… Migrants) Statement by ICRC President – Peter Maurer (submitted as a written statement) … resources to these contexts. Thank You. Peter Maurer …
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