Data protection: Key principles for personnel of the Family Links Network
… This poster introduces the Restoring Family Links (RFL) Code of Conduct on Data Protection …
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Southern Africa: ICRC's Activities in Favour of Migrants
… along the Southern African route. The family members who are left behind are also … the activities carried out under the ICRC’s Restoring Family Links programme in Southern Africa. In 2019, …
Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law: Common principles of the two legal systems
… are available in digital format through the links provided below. 1 ISLAMSKO PRAVO I … numerous other areas of life such as family law, financial transactions, criminal … freed because he was a poor man with a large family, the Prophet released him on condition …
Ethiopia: Risk of wider humanitarian emergency as fighting breaks out in the north of the country
… “The seed support has paramount importance in restoring our livelihood,” says Abrham a … the ICRC helps people search for missing family members separated by armed conflict or … the ICRC has activated a restoring family links hotline. Anyone looking to contact their …
Día de los Muertos and COVID-19 in Latin America: Honouring the dead during a pandemic
… Maria de Jesus Linares video-calls her family members so they can virtually attend … from coming. “To add to this sadness, our family and friends can’t be with us during … if cemeteries can't cope Watch Forensic work, restoring family links …
Indonesia: Online Workshop on Management of the Dead for COVID-19 Patients
… families to find their loved ones through the Restoring Family Links (RFL) program. During the pandemic, PMI …
Egypt: Facts and Figures Jan - Dec 2019
… Red Cross and Crescent Movement’s family links services and extended into the field of … BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER The ICRC’s restoring family links (RFL) department …
Nigeria: 23,000 missing as conflict splits families
… the team continues to stay in touch with family members by phone and share information on restoring family links services on Twitter and Facebook. Saratu …
Ethiopia: The pain of separation
… was the breadwinner and was supporting the family with the meagre income he was getting … from driving a taxi. According to Sanait, the family was leading a happy life. But seeking a … ICRC. The ICRC is striving to restore family links among families separated by armed …
Iraqi families of missing: The wounds that do not heal
… remain unaccounted for, with nearly as many family members still looking for them and … day. We are still waiting for their return. Family member whose father, grandfathers, and … institutions . Meanwhile, through our Family Links services , we help restore and maintain …
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