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Vulnerabilities and Protection of Migrants

A Conference co-organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS). Migration is a global phenomenon. Worldwide, the number …

Course in international humanitarian law for humanitarian professionals and policymakers

The ICRC's 20th course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and policy makers is designed to acquaint participants with the international rules, principles and …

Lake Naivasha Country Club, Naivasha, Kenya

Paralympic Games: The ICRC at the House of Switzerland

The ICRC's work on Physical Rehabilitation is part of the agenda of the House of Switzerland in Rio de Janeiro. There will be a photo exhibition, talks and video presentation from 9 to 18 September. …

House of Switzerland, Rio de Janeiro

Clarifying the Fate of Missing Persons

Powered by Eventbrite On 30 August 2016, 12.00-14.00, the ICRC will host a panel on ''Clarifying the fate of missing persons: challenges in international humanitarian law and international human …

Exhibition: From Seeds of Destruction to Fields of Recovery

This striking exhibition showcases the devastating humanitarian toll exacted by landmines, unexploded cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) – weapons that remain a malign …

Generating respect for international humanitarian law: an African perspective

On 10 August 2016, the ICRC organized a livestreamed panel discussion at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg to discuss respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) on the African …

Sandton Convention Centre

Solitary Confinement: How to Preserve Humanity in High Security Settings

On 27 June 2016, within the context of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the ICRC hosted a panel discussion to examine the increased use by States of restrictive detention …

Humanitarium

The Roots of Behaviour in War revisited

On 28 April 2016, the ICRC hosted a panel discussion at the Humanitarium with some of the leading experts involved in the update of the ICRC study "The Roots of Behaviour in War". As part of the …

Humanitarium

Is the law of armed conflict in crisis and how to recommit to its respect?

On 21 April 2016, the ICRC hosted a livestreamed panel at the Humanitarium to discuss whether international humanitarian law (IHL) is under threat today; and if so – what are the ways forward to …

Humanitarium

Exhibition shines light on ICRC's efforts to generate respect for law

Generating respect for the law: The ICRC and the promotion of international humanitarian law On 22 March 2016, the ICRC launched a new exhibition at the Humanitarium , offering a unique insight into …

Humanitarium