Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … aggravating this threat. Withdrawing from any international humanitarian law (IHL) treaty erodes live-saving …
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ICRC activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2024
… the Geneva Conventions with a focus on key humanitarian activities in Jordan ensuring … National Red Crescent Society, promoting International Humanitarian Law, and providing aid shipments across the …
Third Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP TPNW) General exchange of views
… by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … that fought hard, over decades, to outlaw these catastrophic and inhumane weapons. … the rules and principles of international humanitarian law (IHL), upon which the treaty …
Associate Legal Counsel
… Selection requirements Academic degree in laws or legal studies. Fluent command of … firm, with at least three years in managing international legal contracts, or in managing … environment. What we offer Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce An opportunity …
Global Mobility Officer
… with ICRC policies and Swiss Labour laws. Relationships Internally, interacts … considered an asset What we offer Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce An opportunity … for Philippine residents only. About us The International Committee of the Red Cross …
Accountant 2 (Arabic Speaker)
… Finance and administration About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross … works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by … respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral …
The ICRC appeals for 2.17 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2025
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … the backbone requirements for an effective humanitarian response and an ambitious yet … interpretations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and other applicable norms, exact an …
Due Diligence Specialist
… out its neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian activities. Accountabilities and … (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Law, International Relations, or related fields …
The Protection of Victims of Armed Conflict in Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law
… Islamic law is one of the oldest legal systems in … impressive legal literature, which, just as international humanitarian law (IHL), brings humanity in …
Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War
… Upholding the laws of war is essential for immediate humanitarian relief—and long-term conflict … anonymously, perpetuated by a disregard for international humanitarian law, also known as …
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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.