7 issues that will shape the humanitarian agenda in 2018
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Protecting Civilians against Digital Threats ICRC’s Humanitarian Cyber Diplomacy in the “EU Bubble”
As digital technologies take center stage in contemporary armed conflicts, the Brussels Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) engages with key EU partners advocating for …
ICRC writing competition IV: Tackling COVID-19
… on IHL contemporary challenges (e.g. counter-terrorism, cyber warfare, urban warfare, etc. – …
International Humanitarian Law Bibliography
… traces the history of the definition of terrorism in international law and how it is … seeking to address biological weapons in a terrorism context. This analysis will recognize … selfdefence actions by Ukraine as ‘acts of terrorism’ shows that such …
International conference opening: ICRC president address
… in the context of combat operations, counter terrorism and public order policies of … hold legitimate security concerns, counter terrorism measures can also restrict …
Wars without limits are wars without end.
World Humanitarian Summit Middle East and North Africa Regional Consultation 5 March 2015, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center, Jordan Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer President of the …
Contemporary challenges for IHL
… conflicts. While armed conflict and acts of terrorism are different forms of violence …
The ICRC engagement with armed groups: a humanitarian necessity
… well-being of their populations, these anti-terrorism measures have an adverse impact on …
2019 ICRC report on IHL and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts
… by NSAGs ; and detention by NSAGs . Terrorism, counterterrorism measures, and IHL The applicability of IHL to fighting ‘terrorism’ and NSAGs designated as terrorists; … by NSAGs ; and detention by NSAGs . Terrorism, counterterrorism measures, and IHL …
Pandemic shows that we must build resilience and address humanitarian challenges for the long-term
… humanitarian exemptions in counter-terrorism and sanctions provisions, so that …
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