Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war
Better knowledge of the law fosters greater respect for civilians and better protection for all they hold dear. The remote valley of the rivers Apurímac, Ene and Mantaro (VRAEM by its Spanish …
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Nairobi Delegation Logistics About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and …
South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town
Renk, a small town in South Sudan's Upper Nile State, is situated on the eastern banks of the White Nile River and is the headquarters of Renk county. Since the outbreak of fighting in Sudan in April …
ICRC president: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war
14-02-2025 Munich (ICRC) – As world leaders gather at the Munich Security Conference, Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), warns of the mounting costs …
Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross
It was a whirlwind, red-letter romance. Mariegen Sumaylo was then a 31-year-old field nurse for the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in 1991 when she first met her colleague, Alfonsito “Fons” Balo, in …
Remuneration Specialist
32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Open-ended Human resources The HR Shared Services is a central administrative delivery function whose purpose is to …
Gaza: The long road home
With the implementation of a ceasefire agreement, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have begun a journey back to their homes – or what is left of them Many are now seeing for themselves …
Norwegian Red Cross Integrated Hospital Factsheet
The Norwegian Red Cross Integrated Hospital (NorHosp) is a rapidly deployable emergency hospital designed to provide critical healthcare services within 72–96 hours of a crisis. Operated in …
EVENT: The 13th Paul Reuter Prize Award Ceremony
About the Paul Reuter Prize On 12 February 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) hosted the 13th Paul Reuter Prize Award Ceremony, where Professor Andrew Clapham was revealed as …
ICT Assets Manager
Nairobi Delegation Logistics About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and …
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