Philippines: ICRC and UP Law Center work together to relaunch the Asia Pacific Journal on IHL
… 'new and improved' Asia-Pacific Journal on International Humanitarian Law (APJIHL). Nine IHL experts from …
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The contribution of humanitarian action to peace
… you may be asking why a representative of a humanitarian organisation is offering … processes and policy categories which the international community has created to deal … peace possible. International humanitarian law has positive and multiplying impacts when …
Rules in War – A Thing of the Past?
… Maurer address, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC, 10 May … see the enormous violations of international humanitarian law in conflicts around the world, and …
Exhibition: Humanity and Tribal Conflict in Papua New Guinea
… ICRC multimedia exhibition featuring at international photographic festival in … Committee of the Red Cross to minimize the humanitarian consequences of being 'in the … to respect international rules known as the 'laws of war'. It conducts first aid training …
First to be Forgotten - Persons with Disability and Armed Conflict
… may be further exacerbated. Moreover, humanitarian services are often not adapted to … of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The report assesses the …
Displacement in times of armed conflict: How international humanitarian law protects in war, and why it matters
… Is there a direct link between violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and displacement during armed …
Breaking stereotypes: Empowering women during armed conflicts
… States and the international community should empower women … brought together representatives from the humanitarian sector, military, government, … leadership of states who must put in place laws, policies and measures to encourage and …
Disarmament and non-proliferation are critical means to mitigate the impact of armed conflict
… their deep concern at the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of … the need for all States to comply with international humanitarian law. The Action Plan adopted that same year …
Myanmar: Facts and figures for 2018
… The International Committee of the Red Cross has … family members. In the face of growing humanitarian needs due to conflict in times of … PROMOTING HUMANITARIAN LAW • Through dialogue and written … twitter.com/icrc instagram.com/icrc International Committee of the Red Cross …
Through effective multilateralism, States can create norms that uphold our humanity
… Level Event to Commemorate and Promote the International Day of Multilateralism and … for Peace. As the guardian of international humanitarian law (IHL), a neutral, impartial and …
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