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Philippines: Nurse serves conflict-affected communities in Syria and South Sudan

… working as a health field officer for the International Committee of the Red Cross … working for the government and even went to law school. But she still felt something was … about the ICRC. I just wanted to work for a humanitarian organization. But the more I …

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Sudan: Facts & Figures April to August 2023

… (SRCS), includes promoting respect for international humanitarian law (IHL), supporting hospitals and health …

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Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for January–June 2023

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization working to safeguard … As the guardian of international humanitarian law (IHL), we engaged in dialogue with the …

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DR Congo: Displaced people and host communities struggle to obtain essentials in North Kivu

… the field have observed an increased need for humanitarian aid, both among displaced people … Kivu must also fulfil their obligations under international law. Humanitarian organizations must have …

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Brazil: armed violence in the cities and the Safer Access methodology

… to the Brazilian Public Safety Yearbook. The humanitarian consequences for the population … as an armed conflict according to the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) standards despite the serious impact …

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Chair’s Summary Report of State Expert Meeting on IHL: Protecting the Natural Environment in Armed Conflict

… livelihoods. States met to discuss in 2023. International humanitarian law (IHL) contains a range of obligations that …

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Food security in times of armed conflict: What you need to know

… ICRC legal expert Abby Zeith explains what international humanitarian law (IHL) has to say on the subject.  How do …

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Nigeria: Red Cross Volunteers help families separated by conflict

… Family Links Volunteer Fadimatu Yakubu Ali, a law graduate and a dedicated volunteer, … by the Red Cross Movement's commitment to humanitarianism, Ibrahim eagerly joined the …

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Venezuela: strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities and structures

… The ICRC provides humanitarian protection and assistance to … national police, the ombudsman’s office 369 law enforcement officials 13,600 personal … OF VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AND FACILITIES The International Committee of the Red Cross …

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Pakistan: Training journalists on fact-checking in a humanitarian crisis

… Access to timely and accurate information in a humanitarian crisis can help save lives. … reporting during humanitarian crisis, the International Committee of the Red Cross … issues relating to international humanitarian law (IHL) and journalistic practice. …

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