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Members of the Commonwealth and Red Cross and Crescent to discuss IHL in South Africa
15 Apr 2024 15:07 GMT
The conference, which takes place every four years, will be held in Pretoria, South Africa, from 15 to 19 April 2024. The event brings together representatives from government, Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, as well as legal experts from over 30 …
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Joint press release: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement urges support for conflict victims: “We cannot let Sudan become another forgotten crisis”
08 Apr 2024 11:34 GMT
The Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is at the forefront of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement’s efforts to ensure that Sudanese civilians receive the humanitarian protection and assistance they desperately need.
“We have mobilized 4,000 …
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Sierra Leone hosts ECOWAS regional conference on peace, security and the use of autonomous weapon systems
18 Apr 2024 10:45 GMT
… the principles of international law, human rights, and humanitarian values.
We must … the International Committee of the Red cross.
Our region cannot afford to …
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‘Operation al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 194: Palestinians mark ‘Prisoners’ Day’ with more than 9,500 in Israeli jails
17 Apr 2024 15:01 GMT
… the northern Gaza Strip.
Human Rights Watch says Israeli settlers … in the following months.
Human rights reports, based on testimonies … International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), accusing it of … offices’ gates accusing the Red Cross of “complicity” with …
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The inner drive to help others
18 Apr 2024 03:59 GMT
… of the environment, advocacy, defending human rights, education, health, and welfare of … . The International Committee of the Red Cross, for instance, is perhaps the …
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Philippines: Detainee reconnects with family through Red Cross messages, finds forgiveness and hope
15 Mar 2024 02:23 GMT
Riva had been living a quiet life in a city north of Bacolod when her friends told her that they were planning to move to Manila to work as housekeepers. Looking for a better life, Riva decided to join her friends and left her four children in her mother…
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ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: “War without limits equals suffering without end”
16 Apr 2024 13:53 GMT
Dear President, honourable members of the Assembly,
I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this important international body. May I start by expressing the gratitude of the International Committee of the Red Cross for the productive and long- …
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Mozambique: ICRC calls on respect for civilians, ramps up support to Mozambique Red Cross response to a new wave of displacements in Cabo Delgado
12 Mar 2024 11:46 GMT
"It is heartbreaking to see so many women and children traumatized and exhausted," said Catherine Gendre, the Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Maputo. "We call on all the armed actors to spare …
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Somalia: Red Cross begins Ramadan food deliveries for detainees
07 Mar 2024 16:50 GMT
“Ramadan support has become a tradition for the ICRC in Somalia and part of our efforts to ensure detainees receive humane and dignified treatment,” said Pascal Cuttat, the head of the ICRC in Somalia. “For us, this is a gesture of respect for the …
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The 22nd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities
01 Mar 2024 09:41 GMT
Question
From the 19th to 21st Centuries, there has been a drastic transformation in the means and methods of warfare due to advancements in technology. The rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) have always been reactive to new advancements. …