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Burkina Faso: Civilians and health care must be protected from any and all acts of violence

… 05-03-2021 Ouagadougou (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … and without delay, in line with international humanitarian law." Violence against civilians, patients, …

News release

ICRC statement on latest developments in Myanmar — 4 March 2021

… 4 March 2021 — The International Committee of the Red Cross … during the recent days and their related humanitarian consequences. At times when … police and military forces involved in law enforcement operations must use first …

Law and policy topic

Afghanistan: Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement reach milestone of 35 years serving communities in need

… After 35 years of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), the International Committee of the Red Cross … respect for international humanitarian law has been constant. We're proud of this and …

Law and policy topic

‘Will seize every opportunity to promote IRRC in Chinese academic circles’

… Professor Zhu Lijiang, vice-dean of School of International Law, China University of Political Science and … scholars and for promoting international humanitarian law (IHL) in China. Please tell …

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ICRC and Jordan: Fighting back against a pandemic

… to understand, contain and defeat the virus, humanitarian organizations became key partners … articulated and proactively implemented. The International Committee of the Red Cross … knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), the ICRC provided training for …

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High Level Pledging Event For the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

… 2021 High Level Pledging Event For the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen 1 March 2021, via … and gentlemen, thank you for giving the International Committee of the Red Cross the … not be forgotten: International Humanitarian Law has been flouted and disregarded for too …

Statement

Cyber Warfare: does International Humanitarian Law apply?

… asking an ICRC expert on cyber warfare and international humanitarian law, Tilman Rodenhäuser, to unpack for us what …

Law and policy topic

Ecuador: Regional Meeting of National Committees on IHL and Other Similar Entities of the Americas

… the implementation of and compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Furthermore, they facilitate the …

Law and policy topic

Teaching IHL through digital resources: a syllabus for interactive remote teaching

… tools developed by the ICRC ( How Does Law Protect in War? , the Introduction to IHL … to familiarize themselves with the relevant international humanitarian law (IHL) issue(s) by completing …

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"Human security focus needed in effective action for climate and conflict-vulnerable communities"

… Debate: Addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security through … Council under the presidency of Niger on the humanitarian effects of environmental … respect for international humanitarian law can limit environmental degradation, and …

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