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Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

The Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action will bring together experts from humanitarian organizations, data protection authorities, civil society, governments, the …

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Tamarind Tree Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya

EVENT: Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Realities and How IHL Addresses them

Today, there are over 120 ongoing armed conflicts worldwide. As we mark the 75th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, international humanitarian law (IHL) faces mounting challenges, …

Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Realities and How IHL Addresses them

EVENT: Colombia’s path towards peace: the role of IHL

In 2024, the 75th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions presents a pivotal opportunity to reaffirm the crucial role of international humanitarian law (IHL) in preventing and mitigating the …

Colombia, armed forces receiving an ICRC course on IHL.

Free photo exhibit- "75 years of the Geneva Conventions: Preserving Humanity in War"

The exhibit is organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines. Admission is free to the exhibit, which will run from August 6 to …

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The 1st African Conference on Health in Detention

Date: 3 - 5 July 2024 | Time: 08:30 - 17:00 Venue: Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya  Registration deadline 15 May 2024 Event by invitation only   Theme: Making the difference: African solutions to …

EVENT: Outer Space Military Operations: How to Safeguard Essential Civilian Services?

The military application of technology enabled by space systems is an integral part of modern-day military operations, including during armed conflicts. Today more than ever, outer space is becoming …

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EVENT: Forced to Report? Understanding the Humanitarian Impact of Mandatory Reporting

Mandatory reporting is a law and/or policy obligation for health care personnel to report cases of sexual or gender-based violence to law enforcement agencies, often without requiring the consent of …

EVENT: The Geneva Conventions 75 years on: age-old universal values responding to contemporary challenges

Illustration: Anastasya Eliseeva While the Geneva Conventions are only 75 years old – being celebrated this year – the basic principles of humanity that they express are rooted in ancient traditions. …

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Digital Dilemmas: Building Digital Resilience in Humanitarian Crises

When digital technologies intersect with humanitarian crises, understanding the risks and opportunities they can bring is paramount. Organized by the EPFL EssentialTech Centre and the ICRC, in …

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Water and sanitation course – from emergency towards development 2024

This course will train engineers and scientists to plan, implement and monitor emergency water and sanitation programmes, and will help them better understand the organizational context of …

Centre of Hydrogeology and Geothermics