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 …
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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 …
Roots of Restraint: The rules of war and how to influence behaviour in conflict
… produce positive results for civilians and humanitarians. We're heading to @RUSI_org … sides involved in war to secure access for humanitarian assistance and to ensure respect … at what works: is it the training, is it the law, what makes an impact on restraint?" The …
Cities at war: “More sophisticated” understanding of urban conflict essential
… The critical importance of the laws of war and the accountability of States … parliamentary event held in London this week. International humanitarian law (IHL) seeks to impose limits …
Reuniting children with their loved ones in 2017
… The International Committee of the Red Cross in … national implementation of the international humanitarian law, and works with the armed forces for …
Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, ECOSOC HAS General Debate
… We welcome the discussions stimulated in the Humanitarian Affairs Segment: as the humanitarian ecosystem faces unprecedented … from the scope of application of criminal laws dealing with terrorism. Without this, the …
Third United Nations conference to review progress made in the implementation of the programme of action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … Conference and to share its perspective as a humanitarian organization mandated to protect … violations of international humanitarian law (IHL), attacks on or interference with …
Photojournalism: Véronique de Viguerie wins ICRC’s 2018 Humanitarian Visa d’Or for Yemen report
… 21-06-2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) awarded the Humanitarian Visa d'Or yesterday to French … more generally, international humanitarian law must be followed at all times and in all …
ICRC policy on immigration detention
… on immigration detention Introduction The International Committee of the Red Cross … their dignity and afforded due process of law. The ICRC also evaluates whether they are … so in order to capture the full extent of humanitarian concerns related to migration and …
Brunei: Senior military officers enhance practical knowledge of IHL
… part of its operations worldwide, the International Committee of the Red Cross … to deepen their knowledge of international humanitarian law (IHL). Besides the RBAF officers, military …
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