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Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, ECOSOC HAS General Debate

… displaced people in urban settings; counter-terrorism measures; and navigating the nexus … of urban displacement. Secondly, counter-terrorism measures . Responsibility for … the community of States, including in counter-terrorism operations. The ICRC underscores the …

Statement

Counterterrorism, IHL and Humanitarian Action

… shared by the ICRC. Introduction to counterterrorism, IHL and humanitarian action The last decade has seen a surge in terrorism. In response, States have taken … it. While pursuing legitimate aims, counterterrorism measures can have a considerable …

Law and policy topic

Framework for access to education

… evidence on the impact of education on terrorism.58 Integration of P/CVE … (Nontrivial) Impact of Education on Domestic Terrorism”, Journal of Conflict Resolution, …

Article

Making a case for humanitarian norms in a populist world

… value-for-money. The all-pervasive anti-terrorism discourse is one of our biggest …

Statement

Humanity at stake ? Humanitarian challenges and response in a complex and insecure world

Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Tsinghua University Dear colleagues It's a pleasure to be addressing you today and a delight to be visiting …

Article

Venezuela: ICRC in action from January to April 2018

… humanitarian law, the fight against terrorism, crime and security, and migration. …

Article

Overcrowding: Pakistan prisons holding 57% more inmates than capacity

… has been developed by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) in collaboration …

Article

Briefing on humanitarian situation in Middle East

… and security approaches to fighting terrorism, the ICRC is increasingly involved … is not applicable in a context of fighting terrorism” and “How can the law apply when the …

Law and policy topic

Ethical principles guiding the ICRC's partnerships with the private sector

… crime, human trafficking, financing of terrorism, amongst others; 3. The manufacture …

Article

7 issues that will shape the humanitarian agenda in 2018

… conflict environments and while fighting terrorism, the international community must …

Law and policy topic

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