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Fratelli Tutti: Holy See Event on “Fraternity, Multilateralism and Peace”

… crisis. The ICRC was represented by President Peter Maurer , who in his speech drew on the history … common humanitarian principles is crucial," Peter Maurer said. "Brotherhood and sisterhood …

Law and policy topic

No one is safe until everyone is safe – why we need a global response to COVID-19

… Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury Peter Maurer, President of the International … The Grand Imam of al-Azhar HE Cardinal Peter Turkson, Prefect of the Dicastery for …

Law and policy topic

Red Cross Red Crescent: We need new extraordinary steps to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines and we need them now

… of the International Committee of Red Cross, Peter Maurer. The International Red Cross and Red … possible means need to be considered", said Peter Maurer, President of the International …

Article

Peter Maurer: “We must decide what role we want human beings to play in life-and-death decisions during armed conflicts”

… Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International … for instance, of the 1868 Declaration of St Petersburg on exploding bullets, and the …

Statement

CTA at 150: Transforming the Global Response for Missing Persons

… Affairs Ignazio Cassis and ICRC President Peter Maurer in the event filled with interviews, … of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), Switzerland. Mr. Peter Maurer , President, International …

Event

Papua New Guinea: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2021

… suffering in the worst of situations... — Peter Maurer, President of the ICRC President of the … impact every day."  President of the ICRC Peter Maurer said, "Red Cross and Red Crescent …

Article

Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2021

… Francesco Rocca, and ICRC president, Peter Maurer. Every year, 8 May marks World Red … to all!   Francesco Rocca    Mercedes Babé    Peter Maurer IFRC President    Standing …

Article

Health-care providers, patients suffer thousands of attacks on health-care services over the past five years, ICRC data show

… and medical facilities," said ICRC President Peter Maurer . "Sadly, with each attack, more people …

News release

Without urgent action to protect essential services in conflict zones we face vast humanitarian disaster

… Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International … horrors of wars is not compounded. Thank you. Peter Maurer

Statement

ICRC appeal to fund its operations in 2021

… They count on your generous support. –– Peter Maurer ICRC President I. Sedky/ICRC Our …

Article

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