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The tormented soul of the ICRC (Swiss Press Text 2019, by Stéphane Bussard) - Swiss Press Award

Le Temps

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2019

Stéphane Bussard

The ICRC is facing a heated debate over its ethics and its relationships with private partners. Both internally and externally, many are questioning the relevance of ICRC President Peter Maurer also sitting on the Foundation Board of the Davos Economic Forum. They are also questioning risky partnerships such as those with LafargeHolcim and the Xinhua news agency.

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