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China: Future lawyers contend for regional title at Hong Kong moot court

… 07-03-2018 Beijing (ICRC) – Law students from 18 countries across the … region are testing their knowledge of international humanitarian law (IHL) at the 16th Red Cross …

News release

Education programmes for young people

… Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is an education programme that … of age to the basic rules and principles of international humanitarian law (IHL).The … – visit www.ehl.icrc.org Introduction to International Law (IHL) Since 1995, the …

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Status update: The ICRC’s legal standing explained

… specific privileges and immunities under international and domestic law. But why exactly does the ICRC need them? … the faithful application of international humanitarian law, and acting as a neutral …

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Preserving our common humanity – 75 years of the Geneva Conventions

… In an age of increasing conflict and humanitarian needs, last night’s event at the … Conventions, which are at the heart of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). In a polarized world, the Geneva …

Law and policy topic
ICRC's director general, Pierre Krähenbühl, delivers the keynote speech in front of an audience at the UK Swiss Embassy

Ready-to-use workshop on sexual violence in armed conflict

… Group work on case studies from "How does law protect in war?" allows students to apply … to sexual violence. It focuses on applicable international rules in humanitarian law, human rights law and criminal …

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The critical challenges of migration and displacement

… are among the most pressing topics on the international agenda today. In my meeting with … or other drivers of violence – is a critical humanitarian priority. Global concerns Through … they invariably face. Respecting the law would go a long way in preventing people …

Statement

Singapore Management University Wins 20th Red Cross IHL Moot for Asia Pacific Region

… The 20th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot for Asia-Pacific Region concluded on …

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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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第十八届国际人道法模拟法庭竞赛

Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilian lives and erodes IHL

… The International Committee of the Red Cross deeply … threat. Withdrawing from any international humanitarian law (IHL) treaty erodes live-saving …

Law and policy topic
Kyiv, school. An ICRC staff member specializing in weapons contamination holds a risk awareness and safe behaviour session for children.

Global Advisory Board on digital threats during conflict

… new threats to civilians, combatants, and humanitarian organizations. They can also … the application and implementation of international humanitarian law. To identify concrete ways to protect …

Law and policy topic

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