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Advanced IHL Seminar for Academics and Policymakers

What are the key ongoing legal debates around contemporary IHL issues? Why does that matter for academics and policymakers? How can professionals from those sectors support each other in addressing …

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ICRC Conference on Weapon-Wounded Care

SAVE THE DATE Conference on Weapon-Wounded Care Strengthening the continuum of care in armed conflict   The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)  is pleased to invite you to  a conference …

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Akobo, county hospital. An ICRC surgeon operates a patient who was shot in the leg.

Internal Control Officer

32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Fixed term Finance and administration The Internal Control Officer performs control testing and monitoring activities on key …

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Legal Advisor

Brussels based Resident position Brussels, Belgium Open-ended 38 hours/week International law and policy Role description Under the supervision of the Senior Legal Advisor, the Legal Advisor carries …

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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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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, …

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Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Realities and How IHL Addresses them

Communications Manager, UK and Ireland Regional Delegation

London Communication About us The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, independent organisation ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed …

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Economic Security Field Officer

Zamboanga City Fixed term (12 months) Economic and food security The Economic Security Generalist plans, implements and monitors the Economic Security (EcoSec) programmes according to the country …

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General Ledger Accountant

32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines Open-ended Finance and administration The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for supporting the accurate and efficient …

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Deputy Human Resources Manager

Nairobi Delegation Human resources About the ICRC   The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by …

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ICRC library

Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.

IHL treaties

International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.

Customary IHL

Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.