countries. In recent years many ratifications have been added to modernize the Geneva Convention rules and these should be applied and enforced throughout the world consistently. If international law is broken the “International Committee of the Red Cross is regarded as the “guardian” of the Geneva Conventions and the various other treaties that constitute international humanitarian law. It cannot‚ however‚ act as either policeman or judge. These functions belong to governments‚ the parties to international
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Defining Humanitarian Aid1 ‘Humanitarian aid’ is aid and action designed to save lives‚ alleviate suffering and maintain and protect human dignity during and in the aftermath of emergencies. The characteristics that mark it out from other forms of foreign assistance and development aid are that: it is intended to be governed by the principles of humanity‚ neutrality‚ impartiality and independence it is intended to be short-term in nature and provide for activities in the immediate aftermath of
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me. It was very hard to get it. It was speechless how the moment was. But I deserve it. Second‚ I can work at Ombudsman Thailand (Ombudsman) as an academic officer. It was hard to work there. I was A plan and policy analyst at The Thai Red cross Society (Red cross) in 2013. I founded myself what I want to be. I have loved to be an analyst. Ombudsman announced recruitment ‘declaration on 20th February 2013. Then I told to my mom‚ I would like to work there. Since It announced‚ I read all books everyday
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How is the Term "Armed Conflict" Defined in International Humanitarian Law? International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Opinion Paper‚ March 2008 The States parties to the 1949 Geneva Conventions have entrusted the ICRC‚ through the Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement‚ "to work for the understanding and dissemination of knowledge of international humanitarian law applicable in armed conflicts and to prepare any development thereof"1. It is on this basis that
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Communication ECN405 – Management in a Global Economy Colorado State University Global Campus Instructor: Barbara – Leigh Tonelli Submitted: August 17‚ 2014 Introduction In this clip‚ the ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross discuss how the Red Cross performs humanitarian aid within the political climate and upheaval of the modern world. Members of the board include someone from Great Britain‚ Switzerland‚ France‚ and Belgium. The discussion between persons from different countries
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GUIDELINES FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS OF COASTAL AND BEACH RESORTS‚ AND VESSELS WITH POOL FACILITIES INCLUDING QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS OF LIFEGUARDS FOR THE PROMOTION OF SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA | | | | I. AUTHORITY: A. Republic Act No. 9993 known as “The PCG Law of 2009” B. Rule 3 (e) 1.l of the Implementing Rules and Regulations R.A. 9993 II. REFERENCES: A. IRR of Republic Act No. 9593 known as “The Tourism Act of 2009” B. Department of Tourism
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a business trip in 1859‚ he was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in modern day Italy. He recorded his memories and experiences in the book A Memory of Solferino which inspired the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. The 1864 Geneva Convention was based on Dunant’s ideas. In 1901 he received the first Nobel Peace Prize together with Frédéric Passy. Early life and education Dunant was born in Geneva‚ Switzerland‚ the first son of businessman
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We are going to take a look at Three Native Americans Pontiac‚ Red Jacket‚ and Tecumseh to see what the relation are with the white men. We are going to see how they gave to the white men and how the white men took from the Indians. Pontiac was an Ottawa Indian; Ottawa derives from the Algonquian atawewin‚ meaning “commerce” or “to trade”. There’s Indians were one of the first to deal with the white men and were told many times to stay away but relied on trades and other things from the white
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seen again until in 1859 Jean-Henri Dunant organized local villagers to help victims of the Battle of Solferino‚ including the provision of first aid. Four years later‚ four nations met in Geneva and formed the organization which has grown into the Red Cross‚ with a key stated aim of "aid to sick and wounded soldiers in the field".[1] This was followed by the formation of St. John Ambulance in 1877‚ based on the principles of the Knights Hospitaller‚ to teach first aid‚ and numerous other organization
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Fiji Red Cross Society Nearly 9‚000 individuals have been forced from their homes by heavy rains and flooding in the western and central divisions of Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu. According to weather officials‚ more major storms are set to impact the Pacific Islands. Five people have already lost their lives‚ with two additional unconfirmed fatalities‚ and thousands more have sought safety in more than 100 evacuation centres on Viti Levu. The Fiji Red Cross Society has played a vital role
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