Natural environment: Neglected victim of armed conflict
… of declines in certain wildlife populations. International humanitarian law protects the natural environment and aims …
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Access to basic services remains critical in South Sudan
… the revitalized peace agreement, the humanitarian situation remains critical in … population displacement in some areas. The International Committee of the Red Cross … AND RESPECT FOR INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, …
Practising humanity in changing conflict
… to be here at the heart of Australian International Relations at the Bell School and … as a moral statement; as international law, and as diplomacy - a high point in the humanitarian multilateralism which has a long …
Samoa co-hosts Pacific Islands round table on International Humanitarian Law
… International humanitarian law (IHL), also known as the law of armed … The Pacific also has an opportunity to show international leadership in issues of …
The potential human cost of cyber operations
… 6: The protection afforded by existing law, and possible avenues to reduce the human … OPERATIONS Foreword One of the main aims of international humanitarian law (IHL) is to protect the …
Philippines: Aid provided to 2,000 people displaced by clashes in Basilan
… loved ones,” said Piotr Dregiel, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross … independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives … compliance with international humanitarian law. “We remind all parties to the conflict …
Central America Annual Report 2019
… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization that operates … and strengthening international humanitarian law (IHL) and universal humanitarian …
Migration and Internal Displacement: An Uncertain Journey
… is an issue that remains in the shadows. The International Committee of the Red Cross … years now to identify and address the serious humanitarian consequences of displacement and … to specific protection under international law, are included in this description. More …
Conference on sexual and gender-based violence in Oslo
… violence. Yves Daccord, director general, International Committee of the Red Cross … is like many others from war zones and from humanitarian crises from all continents. No … groups towards increasing respect of the laws of war. We visit detainees to ensure …
Communities need space to protect themselves and States must be proactive in granting it
… or break the norms that protect universal humanitarian laws and principles. Whether a city is bombed … be clearer in your support for the respect of international humanitarian law – and in …
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