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ICRC's activities in Sabah

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … most vulnerable people, as well as promoting humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC coordinates and cooperates …

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Advanced IHL Learning Series

… keep abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …

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Myanmar: 75th anniversary exhibition of the Geneva Conventions focuses on States’ obligation to reduce suffering during armed conflict

… the historical and thematic development of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the world. The photo exhibition …

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Ukraine: Addressing misinformation about ICRC’s activities

… our operations and to respond effectively to humanitarian needs where they arise. As part of … to remind parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law, including for ICRC humanitarian visits to …

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Amid a worsening crisis, conflict-affected communities in North Kivu are facing growing economic distress

… Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. For displaced families … levels. [1] Myriam Favier, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … for international humanitarian law, which is essential for civilians' …

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Distribution de vivre dans le cadre des actions du CICR pour renforcer la sécurité économique des populations du Nord-Kivu, d’octobre à début novembre 2024

Fifty years of occupation: Where do we go from here?

… policies of occupation have exacerbated the humanitarian problems facing millions of … Given the unique and universal character of international humanitarian law (IHL), respecting and ensuring respect for …

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Nigeria: Responding to the needs of people affected by armed conflict in 2017

… continue to contribute to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Nigeria. The violence in … assistance to rebuild livelihoods. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … DISSEMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (IHL) AND HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES After two …

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Sri Lanka: Operational update, January – August 2015

… safe water and sanitation and promoting international humanitarian law. Visiting detainees The ICRC visits …

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Madagascar: Agreement signed with policing authorities

… policing practices into line with international human rights law and humanitarian principles. The agreement focusses …

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Pakistan: Spring Newsletter 2015

… the ICR C and the Research Society of International Law resulted in Islamabad hosting for the rst … South Asia academic event on international humanitarian law. The event, attended by 71 …

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