From law to (regional) action: Regional reports on the implementation of international humanitarian law
… and supporting the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) at the domestic level. This page …
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ICRC at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum: A Voice for Humanity
… Riyadh, 24-25 February 2025 – Senior humanitarian leadership gathered from around … Arabia for the Fourth edition of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF). The … and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Humanitarian Diplomacy in Focus At …
Sudan: Facts and Figures 2024
… and infrastructure have been destroyed. The International Committee of the Red Cross … to promote respect for International Humanitarian Law and safeguard the lives and dignity of …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected
… Gaza (ICRC): Today, an office of the International Committee of the Red Cross … Gaza over the past week has had significant humanitarian impacts, with hundreds of … and injured. International humanitarian law affords special protection to humanitarian …
The long shadow of war: Landmines, the unjustifiable weapons of long-term suffering
… effects violate fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. The Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Treaty), …
ICRC Regional Director, Nicolas Von Arx, warns of catastrophic consequences for civilians caught up in endless escalations in the Middle East
… homes once again and created new waves of humanitarian needs. Action needs to be taken … those who need it. All parties must uphold international humanitarian law, particularly the need to protect …
ICRC brings together experts to explore how upholding rules of war can help facilitate peace
… At a time of escalating global conflict, the International Committee of the Red Cross … better understand how upholding international humanitarian law (IHL) can create pathways to peace and …
The 23rd Red Cross IHL Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Championship goes to Singapore Management University
… The 23rd Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) took …
DRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges
… 19-03-2025 Nairobi (ICRC) – The humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic … in search of safety. With support from the International Committee of the Red Cross … obligations under international humanitarian law. Attacks against civilians and …
Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization working to safeguard … and promoting international humanitarian law (IHL). In particular, in partnership with …
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