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Podcast: "It matters who is around the table"

… are diversity and inclusion crucial in the humanitarian sector? Diversity is about all the … and moderator Martha Keays, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red … in 2015. Kate has a Master of Human Rights Law and a Master of International Development …

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Women, children, men are dying every day in Yemen. This has to stop

… and Red Crescent Movement, one of the main humanitarian actors on the ground in Yemen. As … to bring pressure for better respect of international humanitarian law by the parties. A crisis of this magnitude …

Statement

Azerbaijan: Activity highlights in the first half of 2021

… its activities to deliver effective humanitarian response in relation to the … under its mandate, and to promote the international humanitarian law. Strong collaboration was in place with the …

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New Red Cross and Red Crescent plan to counter “deep and pervasive” inequities in pandemic response

… 24-03-2021 The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … for people living in countries affected by humanitarian crises. According to this … respect for international humanitarian law. www.icrc.org – Facebook – Twitter …

News release

Wars have limits that must be respected

… what makes us human. But this is not true. International humanitarian law (IHL), also known as the "law of war", is …

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Philippines: States in Asia Pacific region commit to greater support for rules of war during regional conference

… committed to greater political support for international humanitarian law (IHL), or the rules of war. This was agreed …

News release
Philippines DFA Assistant Secretary Maria Teresa Almojuela (left) during her opening remarks

Bangladesh: Increasing safe access for National Society staff and volunteers

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … of the important first responders in many humanitarian crises, including natural … of several political parties, law enforcement agencies and media houses …

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Support relationships in armed conflicts & ensuring respect for IHL

… in Armed Conflicts Initiative (SRI) for the International Committee of the Red Cross … better compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). SRI has been supported through a …

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Heads of UN, Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement pledge to step up action on sexual violence in conflict

… Geneva – The United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … by-product of war. This must end. The law is clear: rape and other forms of sexual … mechanisms such as the Women, Peace and Humanitarian Fund. The International Committee …

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Cooperation in extradition and judicial assistance in criminal matters – Factsheet

… In order to ensure respect for international humanitarian law (IHL), States must establish mecha­nisms to …

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