72 years of the Geneva Conventions: What they mean for Malaysia
… of 12 August 1949 that form the basis of international humanitarian law (IHL) . When Malaysia signed the Geneva …
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Panel: Climate, conflict and the environment
… presented by Australian Red Cross, the International Committee of the Red Cross and … to the Australian Red Cross WA International Humanitarian Law Advisory Committee for presenting the …
Rules of war: Why they matter
… The rules of war, or international humanitarian law (as it is known formally) are a set of …
Data Protection Awareness Symposium: A collaborative Event with the Data Commissioner
… What are the challenges faced by Humanitarian Agencies in the application of … Data Protection in Cash Transfer Programmes International Data Sharing; Best Practices Key … Data Controllers and Processors under Kenya law Mobile Apps and Data Protection The …
ICRC and RRU conduct online Certificate Course on Maritime Security Operations
… for the grant of a certificate recognised internationally. Through presentations and … in interactive sessions on understanding humanitarian norms during the operational … decision-making process in Maritime Law enforcement operations. The respect for …
Nairobi Delegation: Facts & Figures ~ January - June 2021
… worked to promote knowledge and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and cultivate acceptance for …
Autonomous weapons: The ICRC recommends adopting new rules
… regulating all others. Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross … the use of force and it is the source of the humanitarian, legal, and ethical concerns. … apply the rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) during the planning, decision and …
Gaza: survey shows heavy toll of chronic power shortages on exhausted families
… 30-07-2021 Gaza (ICRC) – A new study by the International Committee of the Red Cross in … conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. A neutral, … We promote compliance with international humanitarian law and work to mitigate the …
Ensuring the continuity and resumption of education in crisis situations
… the authorities, education institutions, humanitarian organizations and other … for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) and International Committee of the Red Cross … Dr Helen Durham, Director of International Law and Policy at the ICRC said that access to …
Strengthened control of ammunition should be a priority for States
… you, President. In many contexts where the International Committee of the Red Cross … controlled arms flows can lead to grim humanitarian consequences and violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, among them the loss of …
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