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Changing world, unchanged protection? 70 years of the Geneva Conventions

… men, women and children - were set down in international laws in a comprehensive way. … a powerful concept brought into conventional law. So strong was the humanitarian spirit, and the determination to …

Statement

The use of ICTs in armed conflicts poses a real risk of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure

… ICRC statement on International Law in the Third Session of the Open-Ended … report, in particular on international humanitarian law. Focused, non-politicized, and …

Statement

EU Guidelines on promoting compliance with IHL

… compliance with IHL Working party on public international law (COJUR) report on the EU guidelines on promoting compliance with international humanitarian law - June 2019 International

Law and policy topic

Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - December 2022

… over 100,000 people with various types of humanitarian assistance. In all three … for ICRC's work and to raise awareness about international humanitarian law (IHL) and ensure its integration …

Law and policy topic

South Africa: Helping detained migrants and separated families to restore contact with their loved ones in 2016

… with the objective of assisting people in humanitarian need as well as capacitating … of South Africa and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation   … compliance with International Humanitarian Law; as well as enhance emergency response …

Article

Mongolia: IHL training course for east Asia countries

… A three-day training course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) aiming at boosting the regional …

Video

Our response to needs in Jordan in 2016

… refuge in Jordan.  Throughout 2016, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … It also promoted respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) among various sectors of the …

Law and policy topic

EVENT: Protecting Civilians Against Digital Threats During Armed Conflict

… civilian populations, to disrupt medical and humanitarian relief efforts, or to undermine … trust in the latter. What limits does international humanitarian law set on such operations, and which legal and …

Event

Zimbabwe: Promoting a practical understanding of IHL in future decision makers

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … hosts the Zimbabwe National International Humanitarian Law Moot Court competition to promote knowledge …

Video

Ethiopia: Thousands receive seeds and tools to restore livelihoods

… FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … and the promotion of International Humanitarian Law and Humanitarian Principles amongst the …

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