China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time
… The 18th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition (China round) …
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Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award
… Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report … plays in defending international humanitarian law. The awards recognize reports that address …
Amid a worsening crisis, conflict-affected communities in North Kivu are facing growing economic distress
… United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. For displaced families … levels. [1] Myriam Favier, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross … for international humanitarian law, which is essential for civilians' …
Poland: Response to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine
… to Poland in 2022 to contribute to the humanitarian response for people fleeing the international armed conflict in Ukraine. Our … or promoting international humanitarian law. We work closely with the Polish Red …
Private Businesses and Armed Conflict: An Introduction to Relevant Rules of International Humanitarian Law
… This brochure explains why, when and how international humanitarian law (IHL) is relevant to private businesses. …
Handbook on data protection in humanitarian action
… Handbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action Third Edition What is the … the advent and development of data protection laws, but they all are based on the principle … to identity is undisputed and recognized in international declarations and conventions. …
Discover IHL: The Applicability and Relevance of the IHL
… What type of legal framework does International Humanitarian Law (IHL) represent? Does IHL apply to all …
Speech by ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on receiving the 2024 International Bridge Prize of the European City of Görlitz/Zgorzelec
… in a better future. As the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … Our work to promote and enforce the law did not come about by chance. Universally … such as those enshrined in international humanitarian law not only establish a binding …
South Africa: Humanitarian Diplomacy
… region. Having concluded a tour of ICRC’s humanitarian response in Ethiopia, Mr. Youssef … of the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation … training in international humanitarian law (IHL), and agreed to begin a consultation …
The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the ICRC’s response
… November, 2024 In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, the International Committee of the Red Cross … obligations under international humanitarian law. We are closely monitoring the situation …
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