Mozambique: 2023 in pictures
… is one of the hardest-hit towns, facing a humanitarian crisis due to the destruction of … water supply systems. ICRC Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) We engage with the Mozambican Defence …
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Madagascar: Exhibition on “War from the Victims' Perspective”
… November 2013. The international exhibition began at Tahala … demonstrates its long-standing commitment to humanitarian endeavour. CC BY-NC-ND/ICRC The … the challenges of international humanitarian law in Madagascar. The event was organized by …
The power of asking “How”: a key to understanding the development of IHL?
… "How does international humanitarian law (IHL) develop?" is a question, seemingly …
Global security in a polycentric world
… of the ICRC , during the Conference on International Security (Moscow). It is a great … global issues, including those related to humanitarian concerns in today's armed … rules of international humanitarian law; and as a consequence, human suffering, …
Online Community for National Committees and Similar Entities on IHL - Factsheet
… order to ensure the effective application of international humanitarian law (IHL), many states have created national …
We must change trajectory of harm caused by conflict and climate shocks
… Statement to "The Humanitarian Impact of Combined Conflict, … Union, the Republic of Niger and the International Committee of the Red Cross I have … respect of international humanitarian law cause even greater destruction. Today, 12 …
Humanizing borders
… management should also take into account humanitarian considerations including on issues … representatives of affected communities, international organizations and academia. What … Durham Moderator Director of International Law and Policy, ICRC Abdul Karim Albrem Speaker …
Solitary Confinement: How to Preserve Humanity in High Security Settings
… On 27 June 2016, within the context of the International Day in Support of Victims of … Cycle on "Generating respect for the law" , took place at the Humanitarium in Geneva … to 20:00. Read the conference report on the Humanitarian Law & Policy Blog On the backdrop …
2013 Arms Trade Treaty - Factsheet
… TREATY The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) regulates international transfers of conventional arms, … ATT makes arms transfer decisions subject to humanitarian concerns by forbidding transfers … violations of international human rights law will be committed. The ATT was adopted on 2 …
Seoul: Over 60 officers of Special Warfare Command attend lecture on IHL
… and commanders attended a lecture on Global Humanitarian Activities of ICRC and International Humanitarian Law at Seoul on 10 April. The lecture was part …
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