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Migrants: Vulnerabilities & Protection

… 12.2017 Conference jointly organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross and … 8 Dr Helen Durham | Director of International Law and Policy International Committee of the … for Refugees Hugo Slim | Head of Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy International Committee …

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Marawi: Unable to return home, thousands remain dependent on aid 2 months after conflict ends

… of their house. From December 13 to 15, the International Committee of the Red Cross … who we are and allow us to deliver our humanitarian response," ICRC delegate Meher … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.   …

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Syria: Suffering in Eastern Ghouta reaches “critical point”

… 18-12-2017 Geneva/Damascus (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … houses being affected. Under international humanitarian law, these places must be spared during …

News release

20 years after the historic treaty on landmines, we cannot afford to lose momentum.

… technology out of control’. He called on the international community to uphold a ‘moral, … It was the first treaty of international humanitarian law to prohibit not only the use of a weapon, …

Statement

Professor (Dr.) Muhammad Munir on IHL

… of Shariah Academy and a professor of law at the International Islamic University. Considered an authority on international humanitarian law (IHL) and Islamic law, Prof. …

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Briefing to Military Attachés association on the Lake Chad Basin Region

… and challenges it faces to conduct its humanitarian activities in the region's … and their states on how the respect of International Humanitarian Law (alias Law of War or Law of Armed …

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India is a lively and innovative country

International Conference on the Convention on … by the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) and the ICRC. The conference formed … towards the implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It brought together …

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An inside look: Three months in northern Rakhine

… care they need. The situation requires both humanitarian assistance and a long-term investment, along with the need for law and order, peace and stability within … Cross Movement has been leading a dedicated humanitarian response, continuing to help …

Migration: Our work in the Americas

… and supporting their families, and providing humanitarian forensic support. They also … IN AMERICAS The ICRC works with the wider International Red Cross and Red Crescent … have special protection under international law. What we do Partnering to deliver aid and …

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Migration: Our work in Africa

… and supporting their families, and providing humanitarian forensic support. They also … seekers, who have special protection under international law. M. Depardon / ICRC / Getty Images What we …

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