Ethiopia: 41 army commanders trained on IHL
… Defense Forces (ENDF) to spread knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) among the various departments of the …
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The ICRC and the Blue Shield signed a Memorandum of Understanding
… is a non-governmental, non-profit, international organization that works globally … helping develop Blue Shield’s work with the Humanitarian community.” Underlining the value … effects of war unfortunately remains a humanitarian imperative, today perhaps more …
Syria: Civilians in urgent need of safety and life-saving assistance amidst unprecedented displacement
… 25-02-2020 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … moving locations are among the major humanitarian consequences of the Idlib … in compliance with international humanitarian law . Mortars and rockets should not be …
An inevitable trajectory of humanitarian needs?
… on an inevitable trajectory of skyrocketing humanitarian needs and rising fragility. We … millennials around the globe surveyed by the International Committee of the Red Cross … their influence to ensure respect for the law; and For States through dialogue and …
The equation is evident: Respect for IHL equals reduced human suffering
… today, the equation is evident: respect for international humanitarian law equals reduced human suffering. People's …
South Sudan: Facts and figures for 2019
… country Trained 4,400 military personnel in international humanitarian law For a detailed report of our work in …
Why the ICRC is talking about the Islamic laws of war in Australia
… International humanitarian law (IHL) and the Islamic laws of war have … seriously. The principles underpinning international humanitarian law transcend …
The ICRC in Azerbaijan in 2019
… In 2019, the ICRC delivered humanitarian assistance to thousands of … the ICRC organized a concert to mark the International Day of the Disappeared . … to promote the international humanitarian law (IHL) as its guardian. During the year, as …
Sudan: Facts & figures for 2019
… Blue Nile and South Kordofan, and promoting International Humanitarian Law. In 2019, the ICRC provided seeds, tools …
Nigeria: Facts and figures for 2019
… ICRC IN NIGERIA JANUARY - DECEMBER 2019 “As humanitarian workers, it is our obligation to … Humanitarian workers put their lives The International Committee of the Red Cross … sustainable livelihoods. During the same laws of war and how compliance with these …
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