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From aid to partnerships: India’s humanitarian assistance

… as a donor country has also augmented its humanitarian contributions. "India has the … by more than 35 participants representing international humanitarian organizations, … talk discussed International Humanitarian Law and Cyber Warfare, the third talk held …

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Regional delegation in India: Lest we forget!

… Head of the Regional Delegation New Delhi The International Committee of the Red Cross … government and people have been providing humanitarian assistance globally through their … talk discussed International Humanitarian Law and Cyber Warfare, the third talk held …

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Chad: Displaced people from the Central African Republic living in precarious conditions

… in the south of the country, according to the International Organization for Migration. “A year on, the situation remains precarious. Humanitarian aid is mainly focused on the … training in international humanitarian law (IHL) for over 1,000 soldiers and police …

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South Sudan: Facts and Figures - November 2014

… according to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. The organization is constantly adapting …

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Western Balkans: After 15 years, more than 1,600 people still missing in Kosovo

… of the missing persons, the Red Cross and the international community. The chairperson, Lina … dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina – on humanitarian grounds and without political … relatives, as laid out in international law. This should lead to more information …

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Central African Republic: Civilians still suffering the effects of the conflict

… even harder because of repeated threats to humanitarian workers and restrictions stopping … on human rights and their application in law enforcement operations; taught over 300 … people about the ICRC’s activities and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent …

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African Union: ICRC president calls for unhindered access for humanitarian workers

… representative of Ethiopia to the AU and international organizations. © AU Peace and … translation into more stable environments for humanitarian action also remain a problem. © … AU in promoting international humanitarian law. © Engda Wassie / ICRC The ambassador of …

What the ICRC is doing in Kyrgyzstan

… their treatment and detention conditions meet international standards. We are working with … of detention. Promotion of international humanitarian law The ICRC is advising government bodies on …

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Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

… Conventional Weapons (CCW) is one of the key international instruments underpinning … to this important treaty of international humanitarian law, and we continue to encourage States not …

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Syria: ICRC president seeks broader humanitarian role for the organization

… all parties to meet their obligations under international humanitarian law: these are urgent concerns for all …

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