… In 2020, we witnessed the humanitarian situation in Colombia deteriorate … now my third time working in Colombia for the International Committee of the Red Cross … by armed groups breaking humanitarian law, including in the departments of …
… and markets are reopening in the main towns, humanitarian access in rural areas, and off … of the main challenges and priorities. The International Committee of the Red Cross … and promoting international humanitarian law. https://t.co/ALx27LTqqD — ICRC Ethiopia …
… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross to … crops and livestock, as well as uncertain humanitarian access. Warning signs, such as … better respect of international humanitarian law. IHL provides rules that, if respected, …
… second decade, a survey commissioned by the International Committee of the Red Cross … their family. Young Syrians in Lebanon report humanitarian assistance among their top needs. … respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. …
… and telecommunications in the context of international security. Third Formal Meeting. … the 'Agreed Conclusions' in the International Law section the reaffirmation – currently in paragraph 84 – that ' international humanitarian law reduces risks and potential …
… 09-03-2021 Bangui – The International Committee of the Red Cross … from all parties to the conflict to deliver humanitarian aid. This is an encouraging … for respect for international humanitarian law ," said Yves Van Loo, deputy head of the …
… cyber-attacks, and disease outbreak - humanitarians are working to protect … had a rich written discussion through our Law and Policy blog , which allowed us space … no harm' in the digital era (ICRC and Privacy International) Guidance Note: Data …
… Project The Central Tracing Agency of the International Committee of the Red Cross … definition of a “migrant” under international law. the ICRC considers migrants to be all … who may be in distress and need protection or humanitarian assistance. Migrants may be …
… This year, in celebration of International Women's Day, we asked some of … Durham, Director of International Policy and Law, ICRC Headquarters Humanitarian work is often about building …
… “Joining Forces to Combat Protracted Crises: Humanitarian and Development Support for Water … from crises, in addition to upholding international humanitarian law and protecting WSS infrastructure and …
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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
