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Cambodia: Former detainee learns the skill to survive & succeed
Though his childhood dream of becoming an accountant did not come true, the 20-year-old found his calling as an air-conditioning (AC) repairman and now has a new aim – of owning a repair shop one day.Sam first learnt about the AC repair training and| Article -
ICRC in Azerbaijan: Facts and figures, January – June 2018
The ICRC continued its operations in Azerbaijan during the first half of 2018 to deliver humanitarian assistance to those who are affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.| Report -
The war at home
Internal displacement is at an unprecedented global peak.The number of people forcibly displaced within their own countries by armed conflict and other situations of violence has steadily risen in this century – resulting in more than 40 million inte| Article -
Nigeria: ICRC condemns midwife’s murder, appeals to abductors to spare two other healthcare workers
Geneva/Abuja (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross condemns in the strongest terms the tragic killing of its abducted colleague Saifura Hussaini Ahmed Khorsa.| News release -
Requests for information about people held during the Spanish Civil War or the Second World War
Regarding a request for information about someone held as a prisoner of war or civilian internee during the Spanish Civil War or the Second World War.In accordance with the ICRC's regulations on access to its archives, the Agency Archives may have in| Article -
Requests for information about people held during Spanish Civil War or the Second World War: Quarterly limit reached
Regarding a request for information about someone held as a prisoner of war or civilian internee during the Spanish Civil War or the Second World War.The maximum number of requests that our staff can deal with has been reached.| Article -
Thousands are still missing in Lebanon, Pass the law on the missing.
On the International Day of the Disappeared and every day, the ICRC in Lebanon will stand in solidarity with the families of the missing in the country.-We call on the Lebanese parliament to pass the law on the missing.What law?| Article -
West Bank: Israel Must Abide by International Humanitarian Law
The ICRC is deeply concerned by Israel’s decision to demolish private houses and other structures in Khan al Ahmar village in Area C of the West Bank.| News release -
Kenya: The ICRC conducts management of the dead training for first responders
This training brought together organizations and bodies that are recognized as first responders during mass fatalities.| Article -
The missing in Lebanon: We’re halfway there. Pass the law
Thousands are still missing in Lebanon, thousands more are still missing them.| Article -
Table of National Committees and other national bodies on international humanitarian law
Table with name, address, legal basis, membership and mandate of each Committee| Article -
Art in action: Detention health is public health
Around the world, the ICRC visits people detained in relation to the conflict to ensure their proper treatment and living conditions.| Article -
ICRC President: Why are we failing to reduce the terrible suffering caused by sexual violence in conflict?
Why, despite the best of intentions, are we failing to substantially reduce the terrible harm and suffering caused by sexual violence in conflict?| Article -
HELP – A training course for managing relief operations in humanitarian crises
The HELP course (Health Emergencies in Large Populations) is a multidisciplinary training course for managing humanitarian operations in disasters, conflicts and other crises.
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South Sudan: Without peace deal, scorched-earth tactics and civilian suffering will continue
Geneva (ICRC) – The signing of a peace agreement between South Sudan's warring parties is a hopeful sign that a sustainable solution can be found for a conflict that has had tragic consequences for millions of civilians.It is important that any polit| News release -
Seoul: University lecturers attend IHL training at Korea University School of Law
Established in 1863, the ICRC is mandated to promote and disseminate information about IHL and has been hosting training sessions over the past 10 years to spread awareness in the Northeast and Southeast Asia regions.| Article