Panel Discussion on the Occasion of Launching the Updated Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention
… Khamlichi Head of the National Committee on International Humanitarian Law in the Kingdom of Morocco It is my …
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Burkina Faso: Detainees must be treated with humanity and dignity
… (ICRC) – For several months now, the International Committee of the Red Cross … by the lack of compliance with international humanitarian law in Burkina Faso . Armed conflict is …
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement statement on building an environment free from racism and discrimination
… and people of colour – including in the humanitarian sector and in our own organizations. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … full respect for international humanitarian law. Some of the conversations have been …
Myanmar: ICRC strives to ensure ample COVID-19 response
… In Myanmar, and many other countries where the International Committee of the Red Cross … are entitled in line with the international humanitarian law. Between March and mid-June 2020, …
Syria: As economic crisis bites, lack of humanitarian access costs lives every day
… anniversary of the conflict approaches. The humanitarian needs across the entire country … groups,” said Philip Spoerri, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross’ … respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law. …
Working together to safeguard dignity during COVID-19 burials
… This is also one of the principles of international humanitarian law (IHL), which guided the ICRC to develop …
Supporting the future of Syria and the region - Brussels IV Conference, 30 June 2020
… dying needlessly in this war because of the humanitarian aid they depend on is being … areas: To respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law. Ensure sustained and non-politicized …
Kuwait: High-Level Policy Dialogue explores COVID-19 humanitarian challenges
… 29-06-2020 Kuwait City (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … to exchange insights on trends in the humanitarian environment and responses amid … the framework of international humanitarian law, which is a pillar of Kuwait's foreign …
Checklist: Domestic measures to implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions
… and is complementary to the ICRC Model Law. CHECKLIST: CONVENTION ON CLUSTER … well as good practices. The Model Law of the International Committee of the Red Cross … independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives …
Annual Report 2019
… of victims of war, and to promote respect for international humanitarian law. In 2019, the ICRC was present in more …
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