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Oman: Online workshop on humanitarian frontline negotiation

… Online- Peer Workshop on Humanitarian Frontline Negotiation for Oman … Organization (OCO), Oman Charities, the International Federation of Red Cross and … as stipulated by international humanitarian law, human rights law, and refugee law.”   …

Article

Live Webinar: Counter-terrorism measures and International Humanitarian Law

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … on contemporary challenges to International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in light of the 2019 ICRC Challenges …

Event

ICRC Activities in Iraq: Annual Report 2020

… Iraq continuously since 1980 to address the humanitarian consequences of war and other … and distributed – together with the IRCS, the International Federation of the Red Cross and … IRCS, a PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL NORMS The ICRC has …

Law and policy topic

ICRC/Geneva Academy student essay competition: Avoiding Civilian Harm during Military Cyber Operations

… winning essay will be published on the ICRC's Humanitarian Law & Policy Blog alongside contributions by … offer a chilling warning about the potential humanitarian impact of military cyber …

Law and policy topic

14th UN Crime Congress: ICRC calls for greater focus on health, dignity of detainees

… Japan, from 7 to 12 March. Delegates of the International Committee of the Red Cross … facilities and exchange of expertise on humanitarian issues and technical assistance. … of food procurement and limited access to lawyers and courts. The ICRC also shared …

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IHL and COVID-19 vaccinations in territory under the control of non-State armed groups

… the control of non-State armed groups. In non-international armed conflict, international humanitarian law (IHL) provides important obligations for …

Law and policy topic

Brussels V Conference: Supporting the future of Syria and the region

… Statement by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. … by regular violations of international humanitarian law: disproportionate attacks in urban areas, …

Statement

Pledges are not enough - the world must not fail the people of Syria

… Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society (SARC), the International Committee of the Red Cross … which has only exacerbated the immense humanitarian needs in the country. At present … conflict ensure international humanitarian law is respected in their operations. Support …

News release

ICRC statement on latest developments in Myanmar — 28 March 2021

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … a context of continuing violence and growing humanitarian consequences in many states and … of force and firearms is strictly controlled. Law enforcement officials may only use force …

Law and policy topic

The ICRC in Fortaleza - Leaflet

… IN BRIEF FACILITATING RESPONSES TO THE HUMANITARIAN IMPACTS OF ARMED VIOLENCE THE … Links (RFL) program. The ICRC also promotes International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Human Rights Law and …

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