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Ukraine: Thousands of families near the frontline receive heating materials to protect against harsh winter conditions

… utility companies. "The ICRC is one of few humanitarian actors able to assist communities … Mr. Eglin said. "The protections conveyed by international humanitarian law (IHL) to civilians and civilian …

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Iraq: Up to one million people could be forced to flee their homes as fighting intensifies

… 29-07-2016 The International Committee of the Red Cross … coming weeks and months, posing a massive humanitarian problem for the country. As … respect for international humanitarian law with parties involved in the conflict, and …

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Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran

… Near & Middle East regional director for the International Committee of the Red Cross … We call for respect of international humanitarian law and urge immediate de-escalation. Decisive …

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World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers

Interactive dialogue on internally displaced persons

… its mandate and sphere of competence. At the international level, significant progress has … to active cooperation with relevant humanitarian actors, giving priority to those … compliance with international humanitarian law, including the rules designed to prevent …

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“Yachay”– seventeenth annual regional human rights moot court competition

… A chance to take international humanitarian law out of the classroom and into the real …

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Mali: Struggle for survival in Kidal amid water and health-care crises

… the situation in Kidal and the region from a humanitarian perspective? This is a desert … continuing our awareness-raising sessions on international humanitarian law, especially with armed groups, to foster …

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It’s time for action to end torture

… As the world marks the International day in support of victims of … in complete violation of international law. Torture is an affront to humanity, which … by the international community, including humanitarian organizations, we are still a long …

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Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives … and respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). Facts and figures: January to …

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Workshops to transform prison system

A mirror or a kaleidoscope? Legal regimes protecting children affected by armed conflict

… 2020, 16h30 – 18h00 CEST, looks at various international, regional and religious legal … Durham Moderator Director of International Law and Policy, ICRC Ahmed Al-Dawoody Panellist … the Child Ségolène Adam Panellist Chief of Humanitarian Policy, UNICEF …

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"Human security focus needed in effective action for climate and conflict-vulnerable communities"

… Debate: Addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security through … Council under the presidency of Niger on the humanitarian effects of environmental … respect for international humanitarian law can limit environmental degradation, and …

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