Armenia: Bringing hope to life through education
There is an air of collective excitement and relief as the school bell rings in Mets Masrik village of Armenia. While for the children the bell announces another day of meeting friends, learning new …
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The humanitarian crisis in North Kivu is escalating
13-03-2023 The armed conflict in North Kivu province between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Congolese army (FARDC) has intensified, with devastating consequences for civilians. The fighting, …
Treatment of Detainees
During armed conflict, the rules of humanity apply even to the treatment of the enemy. These rules are set out in international humanitarian law and summarized in this pocket card for non-state armed …
Gaza: IHL Virtual Academy App makes law of war more accessible
Designed by a group of Gaza-based law students, developers and innovators, the first version of the IHL Virtual Academy interactive mobile application is now available in Arabic to users on the …
China: University of Adelaide Wins IHL Moot for Asia-Pacific Region
Beijing (ICRC)----On March 11, 2023, the 21st Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for the Asia-Pacific Region concluded in Hong Kong, China. After four days of …
Panama: Darien Humanitarian Shelter Niches Module
Darien, Panama (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), together with the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences (IMELCF) and the Municipality of Pinogana participated …
Qatar: The ICRC Signs Headquarters Agreement with the Government of the State of Qatar
09-03-2023 Doha, 09 March 2023 – Today in Doha, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric and the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of …
Mozambique: How does armed conflict in Cabo Delgado affect access to basic services like water, sanitation and health?
Thousands of people fled the northern districts of Cabo Delgado, in Mozambique, and they came looking for safety and livelihoods opportunities in areas such as where attacks have taken place since …
How international law applies to the use of information and communications technologies by States
Statement given by Tilman Rodenhauser, ICRC’s legal advisor, at the Fourth substantive meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications …
Nigeria: Voices from Families of the Missing
After more than a decade of conflict, thousands of families are missing loved ones across northeast Nigeria. Many have never given up hope. Now, some are seeking to help others. "A missing person is …
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