ICRC 2019 photo competition
Struggle for a better future: Overcoming crippling unemployment in Gaza and West Bank The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is happy to announce 2019 edition of its photo competition. …
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Philippines: Multisectoral training on IHL domestic legislation
Nearly 40 representatives of the Philippines justice and law-enforcement agencies learned more about international humanitarian law (IHL) and the applicability of domestic IHL legislation in a …
70 years of Geneva Conventions: Entries sought for young writers’ competition
Kuala Lumpur – Celebrating 70 years of the momentous Geneva Conventions , this year's edition of the Young Humanitarian Writers' competition calls upon the youth of Malaysia to share their thoughts …
Pakistan: "Bharosa Karein" campaign to promote respect for health care
The lives and well-being of hundreds of people are put in jeopardy each time a health-care worker is attacked to vent anger or any medical facility is used as an easy and identifiable target in …
Responding to the humanitarian needs in Nigeria
Jos subdelegation facts and figures from 2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross subdelegation in Jos, Plateau state, was established in 2012 in response to the humanitarian needs that rose …
General conditions on procurement
Purchase orders or contracts shall become effective, subject to a written confirmation of the seller that he accepts the ICRC general conditions on procurement. Acceptance of the ICRC purchase order …
Responding to the needs of vulnerable people in North East Nigeria
Yola sub-delegation facts & figures 2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross established a sub-delegation in Yola in 2015 to respond to the consequences of the armed conflict in the North …
Pretoria: We're hiring!
The ICRC regional delegation in Pretoria is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following vacancy: Field officer f or its Restoring Family Links activities in South Africa The purpose of …
Jordan: Recognising the importance of career development for people with physical disabilities
The ICRC recognises the need to better address the issue of social inclusion in the physical rehabilitation services it provides globally. To do this, it teamed up with the Adecco Group Foundation to …
Covering the news during conflict
Abdulkareem Haruna: Reporting for the past 20 years at Premium Times Newspaper I never envisaged that this would happen in Nigeria. I have covered politics and domestic crime and other related issues …
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