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China: IARC launches second humanitarian affairs course to train leaders for new era

… The second executive course on humanitarian affairs of the International Academy of the Red Cross and Red … expertise in international humanitarian law (IHL) and our operational experience of …

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Pierre Krahenbuhl delievers a speech in Suzhou, China.

Bangladesh: 12th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2021 — National Rounds

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … moot court competition on international humanitarian law (IHL) is to develop an increased awareness …

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ICRC President Peter Maurer: Education for front-line communities must be a priority

… On the occasion of the 4th International Conference on the Safe Schools … of their obligations under international humanitarian law. For instance, in Ukraine, the ICRC guided …

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Digital Dilemmas Debate #8: Engaging in cyberspace - A humanitarian perspective

… What risks do humanitarians face in cyberspace? What are the … costs of cyber operations (5 articles) Cyber Law Toolkit Hacking humanitarians: moving … Egloff and James Shires The Oxford Process on International Law Protections in Cyberspace …

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Pakistan: Indus College of Law wins moot court competition

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … Moot Court Competition on international humanitarian law (IHL) from 21 to 23 September 2021. Named …

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Malaysia: Course explores humanitarian law and counterterrorism in 21st century

… conflict setting, terrorism is prohibited by international humanitarian law (IHL) through the Geneva Conventions and …

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High risk of malnutrition in conflict zones as food prices soar

… seek to remind the sides in a conflict that international humanitarian law (IHL) makes it clear that warring parties …

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Statement at 76th United Nations General Assembly, First Committee General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items

… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … disarmament efforts and in international humanitarian law (IHL). Disarmament and arms limitation are …

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Digital Dilemmas Dialogue #8: Cyber operations against humanitarian organizations

… What are cyber operations? How do they affect humanitarians and their work? Can … humanitarian organizations in cyberspace. As international policy director at Stanford … costs of cyber operations (5 articles) Cyber Law Toolkit Kubo Mačák Moderator Legal Advisor …

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Pakistan: Police and armed forces find common ground during IHL training

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … Situations of Violence and International Law for Practitioners " from 14–16 July. The … operational work in relation to international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human …

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