Guinea: Tens of thousands of people granted better access to water in 2016
… among the police and armed forces on international humanitarian and human rights law. Many of our activities were carried out …
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Nigeria: Hundreds of thousands received food and assistance in 2016
… people hosting them. The situation, in humanitarian terms, has been made worse by … in the Niger Delta states. In 2016, the International Committee of the Red Cross … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. …
Central African Republic: Thousands of malnourished children treated in 2016
… family links, visited detainees and promoted international humanitarian law. Many of our activities were carried out …
Ukraine: Activities highlights, 2016
… activities in 2016 : 13,800 metric tonnes of humanitarian aid were delivered to people in … and figures on ICRC's work in Ukraine in 2016 International Committee of the Red Cross … pre-deployment courses conducted by the ICRC. Law Enforcement Officers trained in …
"How does law protect in war?" website has a new look
… Our website " How does law protect in war ?" has an improved look and … in war ?" is our core publication on teaching international humanitarian law (IHL), and provides …
50th anniversary of the Tlatelolco Treaty: Statement of Peter Maurer, President, ICRC
… OPANAL. Statement of Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross. … critical pillar of international disarmament law. We also take this occasion to commend the … Protecting humanity from these dangers is a humanitarian imperative. I wish you all much …
Mexico: ICRC president calls on Latin America and Caribbean to keep championing prohibition of nuclear weapons
… Mexico (ICRC) – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … "Protecting humanity from these dangers is a humanitarian imperative," he said in a video … "critical pillar of international disarmament law." Since it came into force on 25 April …
Experience of supervisor - Laurent Colassis
… bring to the ICRC their strong expertise in international humanitarian law, their enthusiasm for working at the ICRC, …
Experience of traineeships - Ellen Nohle
… division of the ICRC. My background is in law, with a Bachelor from the University of Cambridge, after which I specialized in international law at the University for Peace … for me to further specialize international humanitarian law (IHL), and to learn from …
Ethiopia: Helping the drought-affected, displaced and the vulnerable in detention
… living conditions and promote compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL). Highlights of our work in Ethiopia …
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