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CICR [1 record]

Record 1 2023-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. It takes action in response to emergencies and at the same time promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law.

OBS

The International Committee for Relief to the Wounded became the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1875.

OBS

International Committee of the Red Cross; ICRC: designations to be used by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

Le CICR fournit protection et assistance aux victimes de conflits armés et d'autres situations de violence, apporte une aide humanitaire dans les situations d'urgence, et s'emploie à promouvoir le respect du droit international humanitaire et son intégration dans les législations nationales.

OBS

Le Comité international de secours aux blessés est devenu le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge en 1875.

OBS

Comité international de la Croix-Rouge; CICR : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Servicios sociales y trabajo social
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