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Frequently asked questions: Our work in Syria

… compounding effects of hostilities, humanitarian crises, and, at times, natural … asked questions about our work and international humanitarian law (IHL). THE WAY WE WORK What does the ICRC …

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UNGA 6C

Strengthening IHL protecting persons deprived of their liberty in relation to armed conflict

… in armed conflicts. However, treaty law on detention is much more limited when it comes to non-international armed conflict (NIAC) than … the work of States and to contribute its humanitarian and legal expertise. On 6-7 April …

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Nuclear ban: “Today is an historic day. We call on world leaders to act with courage and join the right side of history”

… Geneva/New York, 24 October 2020 – The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … into force as an instrument of international humanitarian law in 90 days. The Treaty is the first …

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Strengthening Compliance with IHL – Third Meeting of States, 30 June & 1 July 2014

… of States on Strengthening Compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 30 June and 1 July 2014 BACKGROUND …

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Strengthening Compliance with IHL – Second Meeting of States on Strengthening Compliance with IHL, June 2013

… of States on Strengthening Compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) June 17/18, 2013 Geneva Background …

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Strengthening Compliance with IHL – Preparatory Discussion, April 2014

… of States on Strengthening Compliance with International Humanitarian Law that was held in Geneva on 17-18 June 2013. …

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Detention in non-international armed conflict - Meeting of all States, 27-29 April 2015

… all States and preparations for the 32nd International Conference. The purpose of the … conflicts   Strengthening International Humanitarian Law Protecting Persons Deprived of Their …

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As local as possible, as international as necessary

… to explore localization in contemporary humanitarian action - a major policy discussion … together lessons learned on how national and international components of the Movement work … Societies IHL International Humanitarian Law NGO Non-governmental organisation NSAG …

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75 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a nuclear threat returns

… 31-07-2020 The International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement … suffering and devastation, as medical and humanitarian personnel attempted, in … ever comply with international humanitarian law. "The horror of a nuclear detonation may …

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Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech - Questions and answers

… for populations affected by conflict and humanitarian operations? Misinformation and … of disinformation and hate speech do violate international humanitarian law and other rules of international law. …

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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.

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International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.

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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.