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View of the ICRC on interpretation of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

… of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the ICRC and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … of these weapons is unacceptable in humanitarian, moral, and now legal terms. … activities that a State party to the TPNW can lawfully undertake with or in relation to …

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We must create and safeguard an environment that prevents sexual violence

… ICRC, a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization, I wish today to … of judicial bodies and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and other bodies of law. The 1949 …

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Children forced to go to war

… not be recruited in war. It's against the law. pic.twitter.com/6mgar4PX6N — ICRC (@ICRC) … still happens. It is a serious problem from a humanitarian standpoint, particularly in … to the Geneva Conventions were the first international treaties that attempted to …

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International humanitarian law workshop for judges in Nepal

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … from 9 to 12 April 2019, on international humanitarian law (IHL) for judges, prosecutors and court …

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Saudi Arabia: 1,200 military personnel trained on international humanitarian law in Taif

… 14 to 18 April, a high-level workshop on international humanitarian law (IHL) organized jointly by the …

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Model law for the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons

… of Nuclear Weapons. ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ____________________________________ MODEL …

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ICRC in Azerbaijan in 2018

… its activities in Azerbaijan delivering humanitarian assistance to affected population … army increased their knowledge on the international humanitarian law. Highlight of our work in Azerbaijan in …

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ASEAN Secretariat, ICRC identify challenges and opportunities for humanitarian action

… 12 April 2019 - ASEAN Secretariat and the International Committee of the Red Cross … the first workshop on challenges and humanitarian action in Southeast Asia in … also discussed international humanitarian law and principles, regionalization and …

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Humanitarian forensics: Experts discuss current practice and challenges in Arab region

… Forensics and Toxicology (AUFT) held its 10th international conference: Humanitarian Forensics – Education, Training … dignity. Under the International Humanitarian Law (IHL), relevant authorities must ensure …

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Our work in Armenia in 2018

… on providing civilians living along the international border, missing persons and … and implementation of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) among national authorities, …

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