Ethiopia: Health facilities lack supplies amid ongoing violence. Civilians struggle to rebuild livelihoods
… and armed groups to promote respect for international humanitarian law, which should mitigate the effects of the …
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Afghanistan: Operational Facts and Figures – 2023
… care. To help reduce these challenges, the International Committee of the Red Cross … their loved ones We continued to monitor the humanitarian situation and, when necessary, we … sensitization session was organized for 50 law enforcement agencies in Herat and Kandahar …
Sudan: 2023 Facts and Figures
… (SRCS), includes promoting respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL), supporting hospitals and health …
Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: 23,000 people reported missing
… 19-02-2024 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … after the escalation of the armed conflict, humanitarian needs are rising, including for … role when needed. International humanitarian law upholds the right of families to know the …
Israel: Concerns for civilians in northern Israel
… the protection of civilians and adhere to international humanitarian law. About the ICRC We help people around …
The International Review of the Red Cross - IRRC: Protecting the Environment in Armed Conflict (No. 924)
… the context of the historical development of international humanitarian law (IHL), the specific protection of the …
Climate change affects everyone, but not equally
… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … is clear: a better respect for international humanitarian law in armed conflicts will reduce the cost of …
ICRC remains extremely concerned about the lives and welfare of hostages in Gaza
… Geneva (ICRC) —The International Committee of the Red Cross … is strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law. From day one, the ICRC has called, …
Gaza: Increased armed hostilities in Rafah pose disastrous risk to civilian lives and infrastructure
… 14-02-2024 Geneva (ICRC) — The International Committee of the Red Cross … Near and Middle East. "Under international humanitarian law, parties to the conflict must ensure the …
Ethiopia Bulletin, January - December 2023
… In Ethiopia, the humanitarian needs in areas affected by armed … and training, we promoted respect for International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law by the …
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