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Sep 2024
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Why is the ICRC concerned by ‘harmful in...

ICRC LAW AND POLICY
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During armed conflict and other situations of violence, timely access to reliable information can save lives. Affected people need to know where danger and risks come from, how and where they can find assistance, and how to protect themselves and access needed services. At the same time, the information dimensions of conflict have become part of the digital ... Show More
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