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President of the ICRC arrives in Afghanistan

… 05-09-2021 Peter Maurer, the president of the ICRC, arrived in … investment from the outside world," President Maurer said.   For more information, please … ewatson@icrc.org , +41 79 244 64 70   Peter Maurer

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Oman: ICRC President Peter Maurer visits to reinforce humanitarian cooperation

… Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer conducted a series of meetings with … made to Aden and Sana’a in Yemen. President Maurer held official meetings with H.E. Sayyid …

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3rd ASEAN-ICRC joint platform focuses on adaptation to the evolving ‘riskscape’ in ASEAN and beyond

… for affected people.   — ICRC President Peter Maurer "ASEAN recognises the need to … challenges," said President of the ICRC Peter Maurer . "It is clear that traditional …

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Humanitarian and military dialogue : Engaging with militaries to protect civilians in conflict zones

… Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer at the Moscow International Security …

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The challenges for humanitarian action in today’s conflicts: the perspective from the International Committee of the Red Cross

… Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer at the Moscow International Security … to hearing from our distinguished panellists. Peter Maurer

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Digital Dilemmas Dialogue #5 Connectivity: need, privilege, lifeline?

… the fifth DigitHarium month, we have invited Peter Maurer , President of the ICRC and Franz … of Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy (ICRC) Peter Maurer Speaker President of the ICRC …

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Red Cross steps up support to Venezuelan migrants, including refugees, across 17 American countries

… Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer , said: "No one should be left … +41 79 949 3512, jstraziuso@icrc.org Peter Maurer

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ICRC President visits Myanmar to discuss humanitarian issues

… Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, visited Myanmar to meet with … (IHL) and universal humanitarian principles. Peter Maurer

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5 years on, there has not been significant change: access to health care continues to be impeded

… Protection of Health Care: Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International … care and health care workers. Thanks a lot. Peter Maurer

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We can build on good practices emerging from the pandemic to address the individual and systemic drivers of vulnerability

… in armed conflict: Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International … to engaging with you further. Thank you. Peter Maurer

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