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ICRC President Peter Maurer arrives in Ethiopia for 3-day visit (Addis Ababa - Geneva) - The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, arrived in Addis Ababa …
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COP26 – Three calls to strengthen climate action in conflict zones
The climate crisis threatens the survival of humanity. Major political efforts are required to mitigate climate change to avert the most disastrous consequences. But even if ambitious mitigation …
Statement at 76th United Nations General Assembly, First Committee General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items
Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) — 11 October 2021 Mr Chair, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for …
Digital Dilemmas Dialogue #8: Cyber operations against humanitarian organizations
What are cyber operations? How do they affect humanitarians and their work? Can humanitarians protect themselves and the people they help? For the eighth DigitHarium month, we have invited Marietje …
A week in Myanmar
Hla Yamin Eain, communication officer from Myanmar took over the UK & Ireland Twitter account to tell us more about her country. Myanmar has a diverse and rich culture. But people here face multiple …
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia receives the remains of a missing Saudi national found in Iraq
20-10-2021 Today, under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the remains of a Saudi national who went missing during the 1990-1991 Gulf War were handed over by the …
The National Society Investment Alliance: Funding Announcement – 2021
The National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) is pleased to share the National Societies to receive investment from the fund in 2021, with the Steering Committee approving Accelerator funding to: …
Statement on behalf of the 160 signatories to the Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations to the 26th UNFCCC COP
"Today's climate and environmental crises threaten the survival of humanity. All dimensions of our lives are affected, from our physical and mental health to our food, water and economic security. …
Pakistan: Police and armed forces find common ground during IHL training
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the National Police Academy, Islamabad, organized a pilot course entitled " Armed Conflict, Other Situations of Violence and …
Multidisciplinary Assessments: Lessons Learned from the Near and Middle East Region
Multidisciplinary evidence-based decision-making has become increasingly important at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), including in the Near and Middle East (NAME) region. ICRC …
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