The Regional Maritime Security Operations Workshop: Enforcement challenges and humanitarian issues in maritime setting
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Gender-sensitive reintegration in context
… Open briefing of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Remarks by Dr. Cordula … to distinguish between those involved in terrorism and their accompanying family … this context may also be victims of acts of terrorism. But it still merits emphasis that …
Humanitarian emergencies, international humanitarian law and security risk management in the Asia Pacific
… principle of humanity. This includes counter-terrorism operations in armed conflict, …
The ICRC biometrics policy
… border and migration control, counter-terrorism activities and national security. …
Counter-terrorism activities must respect protections afforded by international humanitarian law
… on "Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism" As delivered by Mr. Christopher … and Legal Adviser, ICRC New York Mr. Chair, Terrorism negates the fundamental principle of … law (IHL). The ICRC condemns acts of terrorism and is deeply distressed by the …
Combatting terrorism should not come at the expense of humanitarian action or principles
… Assembly High-Level Side Event on "Counter-terrorism Frameworks and Sanctions Regimes: … robust measures to enhance their counter-terrorism framework, adding greater complexity … humanitarian law prohibits acts of terrorism, and the ICRC condemns those acts of …
Implementing IHL in West Africa: Redux
… relevant to the region including: counter-terrorism, protection of children, migrants, … in West Africa 29 31 7. IHL and Counter-Terrorism 32 8. Use of Force in Law Enforcement … (IDPs), children, sexual violence, counter-terrorism, use of force in law enforcement, …
Guidelines on investigating violations of IHL: Law, policy and good practice
… weapon in public, robbery, torture, certain terrorism acts, war crimes, crimes against …
The Geneva Conventions are for all of us
… challenges of conflict, including counter-terrorism operations in armed conflict. IHL …
Report of Meeting of Representatives of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law
… of IHL in no way hinder the fight against terrorism. IHL is not an obstacle to the … of the presumed perpetrators of acts of terrorism: where it is applicable, it simply …
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