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Joining forces to secure water and sanitation in protracted crises: a new report

… by an intricate mesh of water, sanitation, health and electricity systems. When these … In times of crisis, children face many dangers: displacement, separation from family, … $2 billion per year globally in health care costs and lost productivity.” Yet a GTFCC …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Buckets 14L

… of equipment on the outer packaging. For dangerous Goods the Seller shall ensure that … water supply, sanitation, school buildings, health clinics, reception centers, etc. 3.3 … prescribed by contracting authorities. Care must be taken in preparing the technical …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00141 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Collapsible Jerrycans 10L & 20L

Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is pleased to invite you to participate in a joint ICRC/IOM Request for Tender (RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00141) to establish a new …

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Autonomous weapon systems technical, military, legal and humanitarian aspects

… and moral challenges need to be considered carefully. There is the question of whether … of these weapon systems for ‘dull, dirty, dangerous and deep’ – so called ‘4D’ – … could. 11 US Surgeon General’s Office, Mental Health Advisory Team (MHAT) IV Operation Iraqi …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/GVA23/00104 - 3-year Frame Agreement – Geodesic Family Tent

… compliance The ICRC will perform a Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) audit … during transport and handling. Particular care must be taken when packing the pegs to … of equipment on the outer packaging. For dangerous Goods the Seller shall ensure that …

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Implementing IHL in West Africa

… forum, and the institution of an efficient health system. The Kampala Convention was … of IDPs to essential services such as health care and education ; Need to realize the full … IHL applies. Without such clauses, there is a danger of criminalization of humanitarian …

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Explosive weapons in populated areas: Technical considerations relevant to their use and effects

… Officer and Ammunition Technician with a career including explosives safety management, … Remember, all arms and munitions are dangerous. Treat all firearms as if they are … to treat surgically, and may have ongoing health impacts (Kalinich et al., 2005; Wolf et …

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The interplay between international humanitarian law and international human rights law in situations of armed conflict

… the Draft Rules for the Limitation of the Dangers Incurred by the Civilian Population in … (tax collection; education; food; medical care; etc).88 The Ilaşcu and Others v. Moldova … mobility and thus access to work, land, health care, education, and food and water.134 …

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Model legislative provisions on the recruitment or use of children in armed conflict - Model law

… feasible measures to ensure protection and care of children who are affected by an armed … and therefore as war crimes, if they endanger protected persons or objects or if they … crime; it is enough to endanger the life or health of the person through such an act. (ii) …

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Malaysia: 14th National IHL Moot Court Competition

… politics, justice, economy, education, health, family etc., should be guided by the … that: “The Ombri religion constitutes a danger to the Boubhans. It must be eliminated. … military supplies and providing medical care for the wounded. However, in the …

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