ICRC president: When the rules of war are applied selectively, they lose their protective power
… For example, there is no such thing as a “terrorism exception” under IHL. The rules of …
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Bangladesh: 16th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2025 National Rounds — Call for Registration
… sovereign right to defend its people from terrorism. 12 Charges PRE-TRIAL CHAMBER I …
Senior Humanitarian Professionals and Policy Makers Course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 2025
… comparative use of force IHL and counter-terrorism operations Engagement with non-state …
Resolution on ‘Protecting civilians and other protected persons and objects against the potential human cost of ICT activities during armed conflict’
In October 2024, all states and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies convened in Geneva for the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. In this unique …
Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight
Life in Haiti is becoming increasingly precarious. Thousands of families are being forced to flee their homes in the face of growing armed violence in Port-au-Prince and other regions. Clashes …
Humanitarian Report 2025 - Colombia
In 2024, the humanitarian situation in Colombia deteriorated to its worst point in eight years, warned the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the launch of its Humanitarian Challenges …
From law to (regional) action: Regional reports on the implementation of international humanitarian law
… the integrity of IHL in the fight against terrorism. Implementing IHL in West Africa – …
Frequently asked questions: ICRC’s work in Israel and the occupied territories
The ongoing hostilities in Gaza, Israel and the Golan Heights have caused immense suffering. Civilians have been killed, injured, and taken hostage. Families have lost loved ones, homes, and access …
Syria: Between Borders and Displacement... Zakieh's Steps in Search of Safety
Since the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon began, thousands of people have crossed into Syria through border crossings in Rural Damascus, Homs, and Tartus. Many arrived carrying what they can, …
Statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism
… Cross (ICRC) unequivocally condemns acts of terrorism of all forms, no matter whether they … humanitarian law (IHL) prohibits terrorism in the context of international and … conflict, State and non-State parties alike. Terrorism violates IHL. Chair, The ICRC …
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