ICRC operational response to COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific
… of Korea . In April 2020, ICRC President Peter Maurer had a telephonic conversation with the … OPERATIONAL ORIENTATION • ICRC President Peter Maurer had a telephonic discussion with …
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Mexico: Annual Report 2020
… a joint action plan. 2015 2016 ICRC President Peter Maurer visits Mexico and meets with Mexican … senior government officials. ICRC President Peter Maurer visits Mexico for the second time …
ICRC’s operational response to COVID-19: We’re all in this together
… weeks, the ICRC is already there, acting to Peter Maurer strengthen resilience and prepare for … 21 71 F +41 22 730 28 99 Email: don@icrc.org Peter Maurer …
COVID-19: Urgent action needed to counter major threat to life in conflict zones
… world's most vulnerable communities," said Peter Maurer, President of the International … we have to win. https://t.co/cecSe1TnW5 — Peter Maurer (@PMaurerICRC) March 26, 2020 The …
Australia: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement launch appeal to assist world’s most vulnerable people in fight against COVID-19
… Societies in their response. ICRC President Peter Maurer said: "The international community must …
COVID-19: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement appeals for 800 million Swiss francs to assist world's most vulnerable people
… Societies in their response. ICRC President Peter Maurer said: "The international community must … on facebook.com/icrc and twitter.com/icrc Peter Maurer …
COVID-19: ICRC global response to the coronavirus
… supporting health services. -ICRC President, Peter Maurer The humanitarian aid we provide on the …
Syria: After almost a decade lost to violence, emergency and long-term needs are vast
… across Syria that we must not forget," said Peter Maurer , President of the International … Tel.: +41 79 447 3726, rhetherington@icrc.org Peter Maurer …
She inspires: Stories from the Asia-Pacific on International Women’s Day 2020
… there also must be a limit to suffering. - Peter Maurer President, International Committee of …
An inevitable trajectory of humanitarian needs?
… and children. Address by the ICRC President Peter Maurer to the 43rd session of the Human Rights … put human life and dignity at the centre. Peter Maurer …
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