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Egypt: Facts and Figures (January – December 2024)

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … neutral and independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for … while promoting International Humanitarian Law (IHL) — the law that protects victims of …

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Resolution on ‘Protecting civilians and other protected persons and objects against the potential human cost of ICT activities during armed conflict’

… Societies convened in Geneva for the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.  In this unique humanitarian forum, participants adopted a … the development of international humanitarian law (IHL), recognizing United Nations General …

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Cover page of the resolution on protecting civilians and other protected persons and objects against cyber harm

Yemen: ICRC responds to deadly attack on Sa’ada Prison, urges for protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis

… casualties, many of whom were migrants. The International Committee of the Red Cross … liberty, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Parties must take every feasible …

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Two Red Crescent workers stand amidst the wreckage caused by an explosion

Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: “The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict”

… brunt of the fighting in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. “On both … face the horrors of conflict. “International humanitarian law (IHL) protects civilians and anyone who …

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Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity

… dignity of every person, and to uphold the laws that seek to protect life in war.  About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross … independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mandate that stems from the …

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Bandeira com o logotipo do CICV

Global Mobility Officer

… with ICRC policies and Swiss Labour laws.  Relationships Internally, interacts … considered an asset What we offer Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce An opportunity …

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Administration Assistant

… independent organisation with the exclusive humanitarian mission to protect the lives and … suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The …

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ICRC outraged as premises in Gaza struck and damaged by explosive

… risks to which civilians, medical staff, and humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip are … their facilities. These are obligations under international humanitarian law.   For more information, please contact: …

News release
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Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare

… the relevance and applicability of international humanitarian law (IHL) to stakeholders on the African …

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Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization. Through the Geneva … development of) international humanitarian law (IHL) and universal humanitarian

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