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09-11-2018 Article
International Humanitarian Law is key to upholding multilateralism and addressing global challenges
22-06-2018 Statement
Third United Nations conference to review progress made in the implementation of the programme of action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects
22-06-2018 Statement
Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, ECOSOC HAS General Debate
27-12-2017 Statement
Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2017
02-11-2017 Statement
Refugees, returnees and displaced persons: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2017
27-10-2017 Statement
Peacekeeping operations: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2017
13-10-2017 Statement
The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2017
10-10-2017 Statement
Weapons: Statement of the ICRC to the United Nations, 2017
04-10-2017 Statement
Measures to eliminate international terrorism: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2017
19-07-2017 Statement
ICRC Statement to UN Security Council Debate on peace and security in Africa

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