In Lebanon, addressing question of missing persons remains a humanitarian priority for ICRC
… and authorities to support the process of restoring family links, search for missing persons, management …
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South Sudan: New policy brings hope to families of thousands registered as missing
… deputy protection coordinator responsible for restoring family links in South Sudan. "Finding a solution to …
Strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law: The work of the ICRC and the Swiss government (2015-2019)
… Movement strategy and implementation plan on ‘Restoring Family Links’. The Council of Delegates also adopts …
Brazil and the Southern Cone: Report on the ICRC's response to Covid-19 in June and July
… our responses to continue offering the Restoring Family Links (RFL) services and to assist authorities …
Ethiopia: Adapting operations during COVID-19 to meet humanitarian needs
… the Ethiopian Red Cross Society to restore family links among separated people. We visit places … Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) to restore family links among people separated by armed …
Third report on the EU guidelines on promoting compliance with IHL
… resources are frozen and of their dependent family members, or ensuring the unimpeded … Rights, the Female Training Institute, the Family Protection Directorate, and the Federal … police; (iii) defend and implement a family-friendly approach in the context of …
COVID-19 response in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania
… and RIFT VALLEY 35 how to safely make family phone calls. 12 EASTERN 23 7 … Centre availed for prisoners and KPS staff. Restoring Family Links in Prison Distribution of 183 cellular …
A conflict without borders continues to play out in the Sahel
… where food is sometimes insufficient. Where family visits are suspended because of … PEOPLE DEPRIVED OF THEIR FREEDOM Protection Restoring family links ▶ help the authorities establish a phone …
Experts' workshop report on IHL and Islamic Law in contemporary armed conflicts
… d) Restoration of family … family visits. The ICRC has a long history of restoring family ties during armed conflict, … most important aspects of the ICRC’s work is restoring family links; it has been doing this …
Humanity in a pandemic world: Young writers’ competition launched with new theme in Malaysia
… Mental health/ stigma and discrimination Restoring family links Ensuring economic security TOPIC 2 …
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