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The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … work The ICRC’s role as a strictly neutral humanitarian organization puts us at the … Questions about International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Related Legal Frameworks What …

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Iraq: Humanitarian Call for Witnesses from the Gulf War 1990-1991

… Iraqi and Kuwaiti authorities, as well as international bodies, to locate burial sites … help to bring answers to these families. ICRC HUMANITARIAN APPROACH When we receive and … protected by both international and national laws. PURPOSE The purpose is purely …

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Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia

… 01-12-2024 (Cairo - ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … a seminar on "The Principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and their Commonalities with Islamic …

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Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners’ advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society’s management

… Society (IRCS), in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross … and tools necessary to adapt to evolving humanitarian landscape, needs, and operational … an overview of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and an in-depth exploration of the …

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Iran Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement workshop for IRCS

From the classroom to the courtroom: The journey of Bangladesh law students advocating for international humanitarian law

… For many law students, mastering the complexities of international law can feel like an … Court Competition, however, their passion for humanitarian law and humanity brought them …

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Bangladesh law students advocating for IHL - 15th HDMC

Israel-Lebanon: Ceasefire an encouraging step for region exhausted by conflict

… 27 November 2024 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … facilitate the rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid for civilians wherever they … respect of international humanitarian law (IHL); the protection of civilians and …

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Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

… on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action will bring together … House Rule . The event is co-organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … by an Act of Parliament (CAP 256 of the Laws of Kenya) in 1965. KRCS is auxiliary to …

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How does stigma impact victims/survivors of sexual violence during armed conflict?

… Despite clear prohibitions under international humanitarian law (IHL), sexual violence has been recorded …

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EVENT: Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Realities and How IHL Addresses them

… of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, international humanitarian law (IHL) faces mounting challenges, despite …

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Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Realities and How IHL Addresses them

China: High-level dialogue explores crisis reporting through Chinese and global media lenses

… On 25 November 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross … renowned media professionals, academics, humanitarian experts, and young journalists … media in upholding international humanitarian law, humanitarian principles and addressing …

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High-Level Media Dialogue jointly organized by ICRC and TUSJC

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ICRC library

Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.

IHL treaties

International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.

Customary IHL

Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.