Myanmar: Facts and figures for 2018
The International Committee of the Red Cross has been working across Myanmar, through its ten offices, helping people affected by conflict in times of crisis. In Myanmar , we respond to the needs of …
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Disarmament and non-proliferation are critical means to mitigate the impact of armed conflict
Third session of the preparatory committee for the 2020 review conference of the parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, The 2020 Review …
Breaking stereotypes: Empowering women during armed conflicts
States and the international community should empower women living through armed conflict to enable them to deal with the realities of the conflict. This call was made by panelists and participants …
Displacement in times of armed conflict: How international humanitarian law protects in war, and why it matters
Is there a direct link between violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and displacement during armed conflict? Can respect for IHL prevent displacement? These are some of many questions …
Colombo: Launch of latest edition of International Review of the Red Cross on missing people
Colombo (ICRC) – The latest edition of the International Review of the Red Cross , titled The Missing , was launched during an event organized by the Colombo delegation of the ICRC on 29 March. In …
First to be Forgotten - Persons with Disability and Armed Conflict
Persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence compared to persons without disabilities. Support mechanisms for accessing basic services …
Exhibition: Humanity and Tribal Conflict in Papua New Guinea
ICRC multimedia exhibition featuring at international photographic festival in Australia shares stories of resilience amid warfare in the remote peaks and valleys of Papua New Guinea's highlands. …
Rules in War – A Thing of the Past?
ICRC President Peter Maurer address, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC, 10 May 2019. As delivered. We all see the enormous violations of international humanitarian law in …
Hellenic Parliament, ICRC address humanitarian needs of missing migrants, families
10-05-2019 Athens (ICRC) – The Hellenic Parliament, supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), held a special session for lawmakers and other important groups to discuss …
Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides - 2019 recipients
Twenty-nine outstanding nurses from 19 countries have been awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal, which recognizes exceptional courage and devotion to victims of armed conflict or natural disaster. …
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