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South Africa: Facts and figures 2022

… to maintain links. In 2022, the ICRC's humanitarian activities were focused on promoting International Humanitarian Law , developing medicolegal capacity in the …

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Red Cross delegate with a beneficiary

Mozambique: 13,500 families receive emergency assistance and support for income generation in 2022

… and host communities to respond to the humanitarian consequences of the conflict. To … due to armed violence, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). … knowledge of international humanitarian law (IHL), which seeks to protect civilians …

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Commemorating Jean Pictet by keeping his legacy alive

… legacy and achievements regarding the ICRC, international humanitarian law, the fundamental principles of the Red …

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Putting IHL at the core of educating our future leaders

… Kenya. The discussion, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … to engage participants on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), a set of rules that seek to limit …

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World at a turning point: Heads of UN and Red Cross issue joint warning

… Ban Ki-moon, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … the importance of respect for international humanitarian law in order to stem the chaos and prevent …

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Pakistan: University professors discuss IHL, Islam, and the protection of people affected by conflict

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … a regional course on Islam and international humanitarian law (IHL) from 29 November to 02 December 2016. …

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Protected persons: Migrants, refugees, asylum seekers

… be in distress and in need of protection or humanitarian assistance. Refugees and asylum … seekers, who enjoy specific protection under international law, fall into this category. Our response to …

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Slovenian Red Cross members with refugees and migrants in transit.

Partnering with community and religious leaders to help people affected by conflict

… actors of influence in the Gaza Strip For Humanitarian action to be fully supported and understood, humanitarian organizations, including the ICRC, … by addressing misconceptions about international humanitarian organizations and …

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Thailand: Asia-Pacific Symposium discusses IHL and new technologies of warfare

… advancement, the Asia-Pacific Symposium on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and New Technologies of Warfare …

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Asia-Pacific Symposium in Thailand discusses IHL and new technologies of warfare

Hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese received food in 2016

… Trained over 3,270 weapon bearers on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the International Human Rights …

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