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70 years of Geneva Conventions: Entries sought for young writers’ competition

… , this year's edition of the Young Humanitarian Writers' competition calls upon … launched today, is being organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … at the core of international humanitarian law, which is the body of international law

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South Sudan: Facts and Figures - December 2014

… according to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. The organization is constantly adapting …

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Up for the challenge! The 15th Red Cross IHL Moot to open in HK

… Around 100 law students representing 24 teams from 21 … will participate in the annual Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court competition in Hong …

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Women’s participation in international peace and security: From theory to practice

… given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. … are a shocking reminder of how rapidly humanitarian conditions can deteriorate.The … are protected and international humanitarian law is strictly adhered to, in particular in …

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Thailand, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Laos: Facts and figures for 2018

… In 2018, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … activities, workshops on international humanitarian law (IHL) , educational and vocational support, …

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Singapore: Enlightening experiences for future legal practitioners

… Around 100 law students representing 24 teams from 21 … region participated in the annual Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court competition in Hong …

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Criminal procedure – Factsheet

… is crucial to ensuring respect for international law and to the interests of justice. The chief … serious violations of international humanitarian law, such as grave breaches of the …

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The challenges of new technologies in warfare

… issues that new technologies raise for humanitarian law and action. Recent scientific and technical … - Interview with Marco Sassòli 8/9) Is International Humanitarian Law still relevant? …

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Eritrea: Facts and Figures 2013

… active in the country to contribute its humanitarian role in alleviating the problems … ICRC continued its effort in promoting the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) by maintaining its contact with the …

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IHL Day 2020: Preserving human dignity in times of armed conflict

… As we commemorate International Humanitarian Law Day on this day, 12 August, we recall the …

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