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Lebanon: ICRC appeals for 100 million Swiss Francs to step up response
The ICRC is appealing for 100 million Swiss Francs to sharply step up the humanitarian work it is carrying out in partnership with the Lebanese Red Cross for the victims of the armed conflict.
At the same time, the organization is launching a website to help people in their search for missing relatives in Lebanon and northern Israel.
See www.familylinks.icrc.org.
Read the latest bulletin and story from the field.
  25-7-2006
The principle of proportionality in military operations
 During the current conflict, the ICRC has reminded all parties of their obligation to respect the principle of proportionality in military operations. But what do international rules of war say about proportionality? Listen to the BBC's Analysis programme, with the participation of Knut Doermann, the ICRC's deputy head of legal division.
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  22-7-2006
Abuse grows hatred
Torture is an affront to humanity and a crime. In addition, it feeds a cycle of violence, often engendering hatred not only among those who suffer directly but among entire communities. The ICRC has produced a new TV spot and print ad to support its efforts to prevent torture and other forms of ill-treatment.  20-7-2006
Cité-Soleil: grinding poverty, relentless violence
Built in the 1960s to house a few thousand workers, Cité-Soleil is now one of the largest shantytowns in the northern hemisphere and a microcosm of all the ills that beset Haitian society: endemic unemployment, illiteracy, the collapse of public services, insalubrity, crime and violence.  4-7-2006
Sudan: latest report on ICRC activities in Darfur
In collaboration with the Sudanese Red Crescent, the ICRC continues to bring assistance to the victims of the ongoing violence.  27-6-2006
International Conference incorporates red crystal emblem
The 29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent has amended the Movement's statutes to incorporate the additional emblem of the red crystal, which has the same status as the red cross and red crescent. Read more about the emblem.  4-7-2006
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  11-7-2006

Latest releases
  11-7-2006
ICRC: in the heart of the action
This film captures the commitment of the ICRC and its partners from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It focuses on seven situations between 2003 and 2005: the conflict in Darfur, the war in Iraq, Nepal, Yemen, the tsunami in South-East Asia, Chechnya and the earthquake in Pakistan. This film is now available on DVD.  21-7-2006
Where are they now? Restoring and maintaining family links worldwide
Uncertainty over the fate of a loved one causes untold suffering in wartime. This film shows how the ICRC Central Tracing Agency, together with national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies all over the world, works to alleviate this suffering. This film is now available on DVD.  11-7-2006

Events
  20-7-2006
29th Round Table on Current Problems of International Humanitarian Law, 7-9 September 2006, San Remo, Italy
The International Institute of Humanitarian Law, in cooperation with the ICRC, is organising the 29th Round Table on Current Problems of International Humanitarian Law. The main subject of the Round Table is "Justice and reconciliation – An integrated Approach". The event is also an occasion to recall the 60th anniversary of the Nuremberg trials and their contribution to international justice.  20-7-2006
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  19-6-2003
Operational updates
Israel OT/AT - June 2006
Update of activities carried out by the ICRC in Israel and the occupied and autonomous territories in June 2006Operational update  13-7-2006
Timor Leste - June 2006
An overview of the activities carried out by the ICRC, the International Federation and the Timor Leste Red Cross Society (CVTL) since the outbreak of violence in April 2006 and the resulting displacement of tens of thousands of civilians.Operational update  3-7-2006
Lebanon - May 2006
The ICRC has been present in Lebanon since 1967 and today focuses on monitoring the situation of civilians living in the former occupied zone, restoring family links for people separated by conflict, promoting IHL and strengthening the capacities of the Lebanese Red Cross Society.Operational update  20-6-2006
Congo Kinshasa - May 2006
Operational update  19-6-2006
Post 9/11 detainees - May 2006
This document explains the purpose of the ICRC visits to US places of detention in Bagram (Afghanistan), Guantanamo Bay (Cuba) and Charleston and its procedures.Operational update  16-6-2006
Uganda - March 2006
Addressing the humanitarian needs resulting from the armed conflict in northern areas of the country forms the major part of the ICRC's work in Uganda - an update on ICRC activities from the beginning of January until the end of March 2006.Operational update  2-6-2006
Iraq - March 2006
The following is an update of activities carried out in Iraq by the ICRC between January and March 2006Operational update  7-4-2006





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