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Cameroon: Safer Access to people affected by conflict

… The security and humanitarian situation in Cameroon's Far North … widely for everyone else involved with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … of and respect for international humanitarian law; registering, with the help of Red Cross …

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Eliminating nuclear weapons

… to 22 May 2015, Statement of the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross … and to promote and strengthen international humanitarian law. It is the horrific suffering that the …

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Detention in non-international armed conflict - Meeting of all States, 27-29 April 2015

… with all States and preparations for the 32nd International Conference. The purpose of the … conflicts   Strengthening International Humanitarian Law Protecting Persons Deprived of Their …

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Central African Republic: Shortage of health centres and drinking water in Birao

… said Marius Cocoa, an official of the International Committee of the Red Cross … great demand despite the efforts of several humanitarian organizations active in the town, … sessions on international humanitarian law for 55 officers and non-commissioned …

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Afghanistan: Facts and figures for 2015

… to the community and implement a range of humanitarian programmes. Together, the ICRC … service delivery. Promoting compliance with international humanitarian law The ICRC promotes compliance with …

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The ICRC in Yemen: Facts and Figures, March-April 2015

… them to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law. ICRC staff conducted field visits to the …

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Remembering the Shoah: The ICRC and the international community's efforts in responding to genocide and protecting civilians

… shared lessons learned by the ICRC and the international community in terms of the … provided a forward-looking perspective on the international community's efforts to protect … SPEECH HERE    Related topic 150 Years of Humanitarian Action The ICRC and the Second …

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Remembering the Shoah: The ICRC and the international community's efforts in responding to genocide and protecting civilians

… shared lessons learned by the ICRC and the international community in terms of the … provided a forward-looking perspective on the international community's efforts to protect … SPEECH HERE    Related topic 150 Years of Humanitarian Action The ICRC and the Second …

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Malaysia: Regional conference on Arms Trade Treaty and humanitarian law

… the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and strengthening international humanitarian law (IHL) was held in Kuala Lumpur from 25-27 …

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Strengthening international humanitarian law - Protecting persons deprived of their liberty

… Meeting of States on Strengthening International Humanitarian Law Protecting Persons Deprived of their …

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