Great Zimbabwe University heading to Arusha
… first time since their debut in the Zimbabwe International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court in 2015, Great Zimbabwe …
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Joint statement by the Republic of South Africa and the ICRC on International Humanitarian Law
… of the 19th annual regional seminar on International Humanitarian Law Government representatives from twelve …
ICRC statement on women, peace and security
… (PSC) open session to celebrate UNSC Res 1325 International Committee of the Red Cross … armed conflict to fully respect international law applicable to the rights and protection of … Union, to the respect that international humanitarian law (IHL) guarantees for women …
EWIPA: ICRC statement on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
… USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS IN POPULATED AREAS International Committee of the Red Cross … (ICRC) Statement Delivered by Judith Kiconco Humanitarian Affairs Adviser, Delegation to … with key international humanitarian law rules. Their use entails a high risk of …
Humanitarian emergencies, international humanitarian law and security risk management in the Asia Pacific
… security risk management has to do with a humanitarian organization like the International Committee of the Red Cross … respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). Ever since, we have worked on the …
IHL course for humanitarian practitioners and policy-makers in Geneva – 21-24 October 2019
… training for you? Are you working with an international or local organization dealing with humanitarian issues on a daily basis? Are you … And most of all, do you ever wonder what the law really says and what legal tools could …
Rules of IHL are not just suggestions: Senior minister of state
… 2019, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Swiss Embassy in Singapore, Law Society of Singapore and the National … that the fundamental rules of international humanitarian law are not mere suggestions or …
Military needs can never justify using inhumane or indiscriminate weapons
… General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items Full … opportunity to share its perspectives as a humanitarian organization mandated to protect … respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and universal humanitarian …
Universal jurisdiction is key to ensuring serious violations of IHL are prevented, investigated, or repressed
… "grave breach" war crimes provisions. The International Committee of the Red Cross … that serious violations of international humanitarian law are prevented and – when they do occur – …
The ICRC biometrics policy
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … and independence, as well as the exclusively humanitarian nature of its work. The Policy on … including requests for access to governments, law enforcement and judicial bodies; and …
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