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Refugees, migrants and displaced persons – join the discussion

With millions on the move, the world must do better. But how? A diverse panel of leading experts will be discussing forced displacement and the refugee crisis at SOAS University of London on 7 …

MacMillan Hall, Senate House Building

Translating IHL into military operations

On 4 October 2016, the ICRC hosted a conference at the Humanitarium to discuss how military commanders can ensure their operations remain within the confines of international humanitarian law (IHL). …

Humanitarium

Switzerland: Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military Operations – SWIRMO

Over 90 high ranking officers from 71 countries will be in Lucerne from 26 September to 1st October for a workshop on international rules governing military operations. This senior workshop, …

Lucerne, Switzerland

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