ICRC Writing Competition II
… The International Committee of the Red Cross is … of finding their loved ones. International humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law …
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Ethiopia: Addressing the needs of vulnerable communities in 2018
… physical rehabilitation services Provided international humanitarian law training to 240 division and regiment …
Ethiopia: Senior police officers enhance knowledge on humanitarian principles
… 55 senior federal police officers on how international human rights standards and humanitarian principles can be applied to … reasons. Failing to strictly observe the laws and principles related to policing is …
Global Fund and ICRC join forces to enhance response to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria in conflict-affected areas
… and Malaria (the Global Fund) and the International Committee of the Red Cross … and to promote and strengthen international humanitarian law. Treating and caring for the wounded and …
Philippines: Aid for 2,500 people displaced by fighting in Lanao del Sur
… clashes ended, one of our teams assessed the humanitarian situation, including the need to … the protection accorded to civilians by international humanitarian law. While families displaced from Tubaran …
ICRC and UAE Ministry of Defence agree to a workshop on military operations rules
… the next edition of the Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military … the integration of and compliance with the law of armed conflict.” “The memorandum of … horizons of collaboration on international humanitarian law and fosters an exchange of …
Liberia: Red Cross, Press Union of Liberia hold media training in humanitarian reporting
… A three day humanitarian reporting and first aid training … National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross … integration of the International Humanitarian law," says the head of the ICRC in Liberia. He …
ICRC President Peter Maurer calls Bangladesh-Myanmar crises "lose-lose situation for people"
… destroyed, making people entirely reliant on humanitarian aid. The conditions are simply … investment and a strong commitment to international humanitarian law and human rights. I am not here to …
Interview of ICRC economic adviser Claude Voillat
… Claude Voillat, Economic Adviser of the International Committee of the Red Cross, was … Belt & Road Initiative? Does international humanitarian law provide protection to business actors? Why …
Going Local, Going Safely: the localization agenda and security risk management
… the global push towards the "localization" of humanitarian action. In some contexts, local … in regions that may be high-risk and where international aid actors' access is hampered. … Eva Svoboda: Deputy Director of International Law and Policy, ICRC Setting the Scene • Lisa …
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