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Sudan: Tens of thousands flee to countries affected by conflict and violence, creating a complicated humanitarian situation

… displaced populations. Teams from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … by the Sudanese Red Crescent Society. “The humanitarian situation in this region is … which is part of customary international law, prohibits the transfer of a person from …

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Health Care in Danger Strategy: Evaluation Report

… Global – Evaluation report Submitted to: International Committee of the Red Cross … Focal Point Gender Based Violence Global Humanitarian Overview Geneva Health Care … of the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Institutional Strategy Key Informants Key …

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South Africa: Facts and figures 2022

… to maintain links. In 2022, the ICRC's humanitarian activities were focused on promoting International Humanitarian Law , developing medicolegal capacity in the …

Law and policy topic
Red Cross delegate with a beneficiary

Sudan: ICRC’s first international shipment of humanitarian aid arrives in Port Sudan

… today as part of emergency operations by the International Committee of the Red Cross … of conflict in Sudan. The 8 tonnes of humanitarian cargo includes surgical material … obligations under international humanitarian law and to facilitate the work of medical and …

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I’ll talk to anybody if it helps us reach people in need – humanitarian networking from Afghanistan to Myanmar

… the challenges and rewards. Tell us what a 'Humanitarian Networker' is? It's a good … been pioneering a programme on Buddhism and international humanitarian law (IHL) - engaging with Buddhist scholars, …

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Partnership is key to ending violence against health care

… armed conflict despite being protected under international humanitarian law (IHL). When life-saving care is …

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Missing persons, still an open wound in Kosovo

… clarify the fate of the missing people, the International Committee of the Red Cross … loss of their loved ones. Under international humanitarian law, the former parties to conflict have the …

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"Risks from the unconstrained use of autonomous weapons in armed conflict are stark"

… will strike. These developments led the International Committee of the Red Cross to … ability to abide by international humanitarian law, or "IHL", including the obligations of …

Law and policy topic

DG ECHO staff training emphasizes global obligation to respect IHL

… The Brussels delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross … training session on international humanitarian law (IHL) for staff members of the …

Law and policy topic

Sudan: Ceasefire a potential lifesaver for civilians trapped without food, water, medical care

… the reports of a ceasefire and urge the international community to help find a durable … also led to civilian casualties and growing humanitarian needs. The ICRC is urging the … obligations under international humanitarian law. “The parties must take all feasible …

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