Second Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty
… and of human rights law, including acts of terrorism and sexual and gender-based violence. …
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Burundian refugees restore contact with their families
Since the Burundi crisis began in 2015, more than 250,000 people have fled to the neighbouring countries of Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Many families were split up …
Radicalization in detention – the ICRC's perspective
… in particular the threat posed by acts of terrorism. International Humanitarian Law does not define terrorism, but expressly prohibits ‘acts of terrorism’, whichever party to a conflict …
Explosive weapons in populated areas: Technical considerations relevant to their use and effects
… Armed Services Committee: Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and …
Speech by ICRC president: Conflict and migration from a humanitarian perspective
Speech given by Peter Maurer, p resident of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at a Novartis lecture in Basel, Switzerland. A World in disarray: Conflict and migration from a humanitarian …
What are the triggers for global conflicts, and what can we do about them?
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the 19th Annual Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong. Excellencies, distinguished Guests, ladies and …
Speech given by ICRC President at National University of Mongolia
… that the law does not apply to counter terrorism operations; And overall, the sense … role to play in the quest to reduce acts of terrorism and other forms of extreme violence. …
Launch of the Updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention
… succession, international criminal justice, terrorism and international humanitarian law. …
Australia: The "costs" of principled humanitarian action
… on the labelling of certain conflicts as ‘terrorism’ or ‘counter-terrorism’ operations, is seen by participants … are witnessing a trend of counter-terrorism (and other) legislation that …
Somalia health news: Nearly 500,000 people received medical help in 2015
An overview of the ICRC's large health programmes in Somalia and examples of the help we were able to provide to nearly half a million people in 2015. NEWSLETTER gargaar ICRC Somalia delegation …
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