Handbook on data protection in humanitarian action
Handbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action Third Edition What is the handbook on data protection in humanitarian action? Protecting individuals' personal data is an integral part of …
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Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen
19-11-2024 Port Sudan (ICRC) – Thousands of people in North Darfur, Sudan have started to receive hot meals as hostilities intensify and food shortages spike. Eight community kitchens are providing …
Private Businesses and Armed Conflict: An Introduction to Relevant Rules of International Humanitarian Law
This brochure explains why, when and how international humanitarian law (IHL) is relevant to private businesses. It is primarily intended for businesspeople, particularly corporate legal counsel and …
Cross-Border Humanitarian Demining
This guide is intended to advance the clearance of landmines from border areas when there is political will to do so. More specifically, it is meant inform affected states, as well as donor states, …
Poland: Response to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine
The ICRC has returned to Poland in 2022 to contribute to the humanitarian response for people fleeing the international armed conflict in Ukraine. Our main concern is the protection of people …
Amid a worsening crisis, conflict-affected communities in North Kivu are facing growing economic distress
The ongoing armed conflict in North Kivu Province in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is affecting communities' ability to meet their basic needs. As fighting restricts access …
Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award
22-11-2024 Mayara Paixão and Lalo de Almeida of Brazilian newspaper Folha de São Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report Darién, a …
China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time
The 18th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition (China round) concluded on 24 November in Guilin University of Electronic Technology (GUET), China. Jointly organized by …
Afghanistan: Assisting communities grappling with the impact of climate change
Afghanistan is currently regarded among the ten countries most vulnerable to climate change, which is expected to adversely impact its environment, economy and population. According to climate change …
Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals
When people talk about International Humanitarian Law (IHL), they often focus on countries affected by ongoing conflicts but for the Mauritius National IHL Committee, understanding the law of armed …
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