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Malaysia: Discussing COVID-19 response in maritime security workshop

… was organized, with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … on the appropriate steps to address humanitarian concerns while protecting state … for Military & International Humanitarian Law (COMIHL), with the support of the ICRC. …

Law and policy topic

Study on the management and operationalization of Health Care in Danger as a cross-cutting initiative

… HEALTH CARE IN DANGER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … project that is focused on a humanitarian issue rather than being … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and championing universal humanitarian

Report

Autonomous weapons

… future. They are an immediate cause of humanitarian concern and demand an urgent, international political response. Humans must … protections under international humanitarian law. Useful links Video The rise of autonomous …

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Northrop Grumman personnel conduct preoperational tests on a U.S. Navy X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator aircraft.

China: Regional seminar held to empower military's operational legal advisors

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … and staff officers, research fellows and humanitarian representatives from 16 countries … compliance of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) during military operations. This …

Law and policy topic
Over twenty armed forces legal advisors, uniformed military operational commanders and staff officers, research fellows and humanitarian representatives from 16 countries attended the Asia-Pacific Operational Legal Advisors Seminar in Beijing.

Malicious use of cyber technology can cause suffering during armed conflicts

… I address this Council today because the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … there is no question that international humanitarian law applies to, and therefore restricts, cyber …

Statement

Recent developments of the interplay between IHL and IHRL

… to be abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …

Article

Sudan: Facts & figures for 2019

… Blue Nile and South Kordofan, and promoting International Humanitarian Law. In 2019, the ICRC provided seeds, tools …

Article

Preliminary recommendations on possible norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours relating to threats by States to space systems

… Working paper submitted by the International Committee of the Red Cross to the … of responsible behaviours In line with its humanitarian mission and mandate, the ICRC … are constrained by existing international law . Reaffirming the protection afforded, and …

Law and policy topic

Translating IHL into military operations

… operations remain within the confines of international humanitarian law (IHL). Where do we stand with regard to …

Event

Protected persons: Prisoners of war and detainees

… rules for their treatment and release. International humanitarian law also protects other people deprived of …

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Field exercise during a course on international humanitarian law in Russia.

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