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Nepal: Regional experts discuss IHL on eve of Geneva Conventions’ 70th anniversary

… the interrelation between society and law in his inaugural speech at the opening of … for sharing their perspectives on international humanitarian law (IHL). Sixteen participants …

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The EU humanitarian-development nexus

… and its Member States The nature of today's humanitarian crisis situations is increasingly … fully respects the humanitarian principles, international human rights law, and international humanitarian law. 2. …

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Report of Meeting of Representatives of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law

International Humanitarian Law at the National Level: Impact and Role ofNational Committees International Humanitarian Law at the National …

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Ethiopia: Responding to the needs of people affected by ethnic violence in 2019

… The ICRC also promotes the knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) among members of defense and police …

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Bangladesh: Experts discuss relevance of Geneva Conventions amid today’s challenging humanitarian contexts

… 20 June 2019, Academicians, journalists, and humanitarian professionals came together in … to discuss the challenges and relevance of international humanitarian law (IHL) and customary law amid increasing …

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Geneva Conventions: Relevant today more than ever

… Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) was a commemoration of 70 years of …

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Venezuela: Humanitarian assistance for affected people

… with the Venezuelan Red Cross (VRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red … works to assist the people affected by the humanitarian consequences of violence and … and Curaçao islands, where it seeks national law. It works in strict compliance with its to …

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Cambodia: Helping armed forces uphold IHL during special operations

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … of the three-day workshop, military and key law enforcement officials, defence attachés … obligations under domestic law, as guided by humanitarian law. Additionally, it focused on …

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The missing in Latin America: Families will not stop searching, nor will we stop helping

… one is one of the most damaging and lasting humanitarian consequences of armed conflicts, … Tackling this problem is a daunting humanitarian challenge for the region. In … M Mejía For instance, in Peru we promoted the Law on the Search for Missing Persons , which …

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Seoul: ICRC, Korean National Red Cross renew MoU to reach more people

… to help and protect people in need, the International Committee of the Red Cross … will work together to influence debates on humanitarian concerns, policy and legal issues and international humanitarian law. The organizations will also jointly …

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