ICRC statement to UN Security Council open debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict
… this is already in our hands. That tool is international humanitarian law, which is designed to respect and preserve …
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Marawi conflict: One year on, longing and uncertainty for displaced families
… to despair,” said Pascal Porchet, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross … related to respect of international humanitarian law during conflict. Provided financial …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Fragmentation of violence increases needs, ICRC president says
… A statement from International Committee of the Red Cross … here will be needed going forward. More humanitarian services are now required, and we … of talking about international humanitarian law, a group did not launch an attack? How do …
Missing migrants and their families: Journeys of uncertainty
… discussion at the Humanitarium to discuss humanitarian issues around missing migrants … a variety of actors from governments, International Organization for Migration and International Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Missing migrants and their families: Journeys of uncertainty
… discussion at the Humanitarium to discuss humanitarian issues around missing migrants … a variety of actors from governments, International Organization for Migration and International Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Venezuela: ICRC in action from January to April 2018
… States promote and maintain constructive humanitarian dialogue with a range of … reinforce the integration of and respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the international rules on the …
Islamic Law and International Humanitarian Law
… Islamic law is the bedrock of Islam and one of the … similarities in the principles underpinning international humanitarian law (IHL) and Islamic laws of war …
Kosovo: 19 years after conflict, over 1,600 people still missing
… Agim Gashi, the head of mission for the International Committee of the Red Cross … to increase their efforts in solving this humanitarian problem that continues to affect … uncertainty. Under international humanitarian law, the former parties to the conflict bear …
Myanmar: Babies on their back, young mothers trudge through jungles as conflict escalates in Kachin
… the outskirts of Myit Kyi Na. The team of the International Committee of the Red Cross … and ensuring their rights under international humanitarian law are not violated. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / HLA …
ICRC and World Bank partner to enhance support in fragile and conflict-affected settings
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … effectiveness; and help shape the global humanitarian and development agenda. Violence … and strengthen international humanitarian law. The World Bank seeks to reduce extreme …
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