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… ICRC President Peter Maurer arrives in Ethiopia for 3-day visit … Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, arrived in Addis Ababa today to …
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Senior military officers from over 90 countries meet to discuss laws of war
… will include remarks from ICRC President Peter Maurer and ICRC Director of International Law …
Ahead of COP26, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement’s five asks to world leaders: “It is not too late to act: the survival of humanity depends on the actions we take today”
… Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Peter Maurer , President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer …
President Peter Maurer UNGA 2021: International Humanitarian Law - Enhancing Monitoring, Improving Compliance
… Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International … is to thoroughly implement them. Thank you. Peter Maurer …
Syria water crisis: Up to 40% less drinking water after 10 years of war
… basic income for people," — ICRC President Peter Maurer during a recent visit to Syria. For the …
ICRC President Peter Maurer addresses meeting on humanitarian situation in Afghanistan
… Speech given by ICRC President Peter Maurer at a high-level ministerial meeting on … work in Afghanistan, as we have for 30 years. Peter Maurer …
Remembering Diomède Nzobambona, a caring mentor, leader and innovator
… (right), accompanied by ICRC President Peter Maurer (second from left). Patrick Bourgeois / …
ICRC: Education should not be a battleground
… Statement from ICRC President Peter Maurer on empowering school communities and … lives of dignity and opportunity. Thank you. Peter Maurer …
Afghanistan: War shatters bodies and souls. Four decades of war shatters nations
… 08-09-2021 The following is a statement from Peter Maurer, President of the International … Video note: New video footage from President Maurer's visit in Afghanistan is being …
Xinhua: ICRC expects cooperation with China in public health projects
… has around 1,800 staff members on the ground. Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC, is currently …
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