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Myanmar: 75th anniversary exhibition of the Geneva Conventions focuses on States’ obligation to reduce suffering during armed conflict

… the historical and thematic development of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the world. The photo exhibition …

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Kyaw Kyaw Myo_ ICRC_Myanmar

Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant

… Moot Court Competition (a simulation of the International Criminal Court) was jointly held … the Secretariat of the National Committee for Humanitarian Rights (NCHL) and the Iranian … during which eight participating teams of law students from Iranian universities across …

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Sri Lanka: The first National Conference for the Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka

… December 2024 in Colombo. Facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross … The conference provided a much-needed humanitarian space for families of missing … conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. It is based …

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First National Conference for the Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka. ICRC

ICRC Head of Delegation in Syria: Detention Work Remains Our Top Priority

… to access detention facilities to conduct humanitarian activities. Regarding places of … In conclusion, while the ICRC was the only international organization granted access to … prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law

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ICRC land cruiser in Homs, Syria, driving past a collapsed building

Discover IHL: IHL and peace

… “International humanitarian law is not only a set of international rules that protects humanity …

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中国政法大学朱利江教授

ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict

… often in blatant disregard of the rules of international humanitarian law (IHL). These violations strip individuals …

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Kids at the shelter playing with an ICRC worker

Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh

… 15-12-2024 Cairo (ICRC) – The renowned International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Regional Arabic Course successfully …

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Attendees of the IHL Regional Arabic Course in a group photo

Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people?

… as well as civil society organizations and international actors. Through it all, the ICRC … in full respect with applicable international humanitarian law (IHL) and human rights law obligations.  …

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A Syrian refugee takes his missing daughter in his arms and kisses her on the forehead

Israel and the Occupied Territories: Key Facts and Figures (7 October 2023 - 30 April 2025)

… on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross … including East Jerusalem, to address the humanitarian consequences of a sharp rise in … on respect for International Humanitarian Law and protection of civilians Engaged the …

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China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises

… during a sub-forum jointly organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … on December 11, 2024 in Beijing. Titled as Humanitarian Action and Development … in support of international humanitarian law (IHL). “The way wars are fought has a …

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“多重视角下的人道行动与发展合作”专题会议

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