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Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - December 2022

… of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … including the Updated Commentary to Geneva Convention III were donated. • 30 …

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Preliminary recommendations on possible norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours relating to threats by States to space systems

… of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions (as amended on 30 November 1993) … Risks, and Possible Solutions, ICRC, Geneva, 2022. 4 Recommendation 5: States …

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The ICRC and CRASSH at the University of Cambridge to launch new Humanitarian Action Programme

… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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The ICRC appeals for 2.8 billion Swiss Francs for its operations in 2023

… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross … activities ICRC HEADQUARTERS Switzerland, Geneva. ICRC headquarters supports the …

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ICRC President Spoljaric concludes visit to Moscow: Progress on prisoners of war is urgent

Geneva (ICRC) - During a visit to Moscow over … obligations to respect rules laid out in the Geneva Conventions.     Note to editors and …

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Urgent humanitarian needs, prisoners of war top agenda for President Spoljaric’s first visit to Moscow

… 18-01-2023 Geneva (ICRC) - ICRC President Mirjana … to states’ obligations to uphold the Geneva Conventions, which lay out the rules of …

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The Republic of Moldova and the ICRC sign Headquarters Agreement

… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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ICRC in Yemen: 60 years of impartial and independent humanitarian assistance in Yemen

… people . ” As the guardians of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which govern the rules of war, …

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Ukraine: ICRC President meets authorities, families of prisoners of war, and communities affected by the international armed conflict

… and reach all persons protected under the Geneva Conventions—wherever they are.” In recent … seen them all.” All nations agreed in the Geneva Conventions that parties to an …

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Request for Tender - GVA22/00188 - Frame Agreement - Electrical Items for Premises

… of offers:  13th January, 2023 at 16:00pm (Geneva time). Closing date for request for … clarifications: 6th January, 2023 at 14:00pm (Geneva time). Should you have any questions … Humanitarian Law, notably the Geneva Conventions. Within the above mandate and its …

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