Indonesia: ICRC strengthens collaboration with religious circles
… the fifth annual certificate course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Islamic Law, as well as a series …
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Round table "Memory and War"
… as well as the experts in the field of international humanitarian law, psychology, history, arts and …
Voices from the Field
… this event profiled instances of how international humanitarian law (IHL) have had a positive impact on the …
Explosive weapons in cities: Civilian devastation and suffering must stop
… its impacts. Alarmed at the devastating humanitarian consequences of urban warfare, the International Committee of the Red Cross … power of international humanitarian law (IHL) when its rules are scrupulously …
Implementing IHL in West Africa: Redux
… In November 2018, a West African International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Plan of Action was validated by …
Philippines launches nationwide IHL infomercial
… and the rules of war, the Philippines' International Humanitarian Law Ad Hoc Committee launched an infomercial …
Malaysia: Red Crescent board members enhance IHL knowledge
… their busy schedules to learn more about the international humanitarian law (IHL). The gathering of top functionaries …
Egypt: Facts and figures, January – December 2018
… with enhanced activities related to the International Red Cross and Crescent … the field of direct assistance to address humanitarian needs. In 2018, the ICRC worked … region, promotes International Humanitarian Law, and cooperates with healthcare providers …
Guidelines on investigating violations of IHL: Law, policy and good practice
… Investigations into alleged violations of international humanitarian law by the parties to an armed conflict are …
Pakistan: ICRC completes 15th National Course on Management of the Dead in Emergencies
… efficiency and dignity. Across the world, the International Committee of the Red Cross … attended by 26 participants from different law enforcement, medical, disaster management … working to improve upon this aspect of its humanitarian work in Pakistan and the world. …
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