Philippines: 19 AFP lawyers trained to apply the rules of war while providing legal advice
… (AFP), underwent a three-week training on international humanitarian law (IHL) or the law of armed conflict. Brig. …
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President Spoljaric addresses the European Humanitrian Forum
… During the first months as President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, I have witnessed first-hand grievous humanitarian suffering and despair. In … First, international humanitarian law exists to prevent senseless suffering. …
Rwanda: 30 judges and court registrars complete advanced IHL training
… and inspectors of the High Court-Chamber of International Crimes and the Court of Appeal … a two-day training on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The seminar took place from 12 to 13 …
Russian Federation: Fighting Star Wars by the rules
… year, the Martens Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law brings together the best law students, if …
Sri Lanka: Our principles in action
… - Humanity in migration Annual forum on international humanitarian law Dialogue with Sri Lanka Police on …
Armed violence in Mexico and Central America continues to cause large-scale suffering
… Central America continue generating serious humanitarian consequences, visible and … of people across the region. So said the International Committee of the Red Cross … by promoting international humanitarian law. It has 20,000 employees in 100 countries …
UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on crimes against humanity
… Mr. Chair, Excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … preventing violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law, …
Climate and conflict
… are calling for this trend to be reversed. Humanitarian organizations have an important … and conflicts. The ICRC, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red … Life in the hotspot From the Humanitarian Law and Policy blog Climate and Conflict This …
"Urban warfare" exhibition in Brussels
… for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) . From 10 … year as part of the prestigious Perpignan international photojournalism festival, Visa … civilians. International humanitarian law ( IHL ) - the foundation of which is based …
Implementing IHL: Participation of the American States in IHL treaties and their national implementation - 2016/2017 report
… was prepared by the Advisory Service on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) of the ICRC for submission to Member …
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