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International Committee of the Red Cross
an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and other situations of violence
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days since the abduction of Eugenio.
6-4-2009 |
Gaza: 1.5 million people trapped in despair
Six months after Israel launched its three-week military operation in Gaza, Gazans still cannot rebuild their lives. A new ICRC report shows that people are increasingly struggling to make ends meet and that seriously ill patients are not getting the treatment they need. The report also shows that thousands of Gazans whose homes and belongings were destroyed half a year ago remain without adequate shelter.
 New ICRC film - Gaza: paying the price. Civilians are counting the cost of the three-week conflict, which claimed more than a thousand lives and dealt a heavy blow to the economy.
26-6-2009 |
Sudan: seed for a better future
Lingering conflict and unpredictable climate have conspired to bring misery to Darfur. Communities struggle to survive, sharing their scanty resources with people displaced by fighting. To help restore livelihoods and, ultimately, self-sufficiency, the ICRC provides the population with seed, tools, food and technical expertise. 2-7-2009 |
More highlights 29-6-2009 |
Direct participation in hostilities
After six years of expert discussions and research, the ICRC has published the "Interpretive Guidance on the notion of direct participation in hostilities under IHL", which aims to clarify the meaning and consequences of direct participation in hostilities under international humanitarian law (IHL). This publication comes with a CD containing all the proceedings of the expert process that began in 2003. 1-7-2009 |
From the field film series - Gaza: paying the price
Civilians are counting the cost of the three-week conflict in January 2009, which claimed more than a thousand lives and dealt a heavy blow to the economy of Gaza. The international community pledged billions of dollars in aid, but restrictions on essential raw materials going into Gaza will have to be lifted if Palestinians are to rebuild their lives. 26-6-2009 |
International humanitarian law: a universal code
This film looks in turns at the poor security conditions frequently confronting the civilian population, the fact that people often have to flee their homes, hostage-taking, the dangers posed by cluster munitions, and the work of preventing and punishing war crimes. It tells us the basic rules of the law and reminds us that respecting them is everyone's responsibility. 4-5-2009 |
Our world. Your move. Events across the globe.
The Our world. Your move. campaign is a call to action. Our world faces unprecedented challenges, ranging from conflict and mass displacement to climate change, migration and a global financial crisis. We have a collective responsibility to make our world a better place. It’s up to each of us to 'make a move' and do something to help others. See also: Events in Switzerland 5-5-2009 |
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