Malaysia: Miniature version of Jean Pictet IHL role play competition
… University of Malaysia hosted an inaugural International Humanitarian Law (IHL) role play competition from 23 to 25 …
… University of Malaysia hosted an inaugural International Humanitarian Law (IHL) role play competition from 23 to 25 …
… their work. How are they protected under international humanitarian law (IHL)? How can the ICRC help? What are the …
… 2017 Protecting vulnerable people The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … Bougainville Crisis As per the international humanitarian law, families have the right to know what …
… It is thus essential to understand how international humanitarian law protects civilians, civilian …
… projects. We continue to work to provide humanitarian assistance and restore dignity for … work from January 2017 to December 2017 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … scholars, police, students, Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), the Sudanese Armed community …
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… lasts for decades. That is why in 1997 the international community adopted the … anti-personnel mines was one of the major humanitarian initiatives of the last three … can be realized. From the Humanitarian Law and Policy blog Anti-Personnel Landmines …
… they are held in are compatible with international legal frameworks. Based on our … In armed conflict, international humanitarian law (IHL) sets out standards for the treatment …
… to deliver these messages, even across international borders. As the crisis in South … to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. The organization is constantly adapting …
… SRI LANKA For more than 140 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … prisons in a way that balances security and humanitarian needs has become a key concern for … into consideration. WARFARE AT SEA AND THE LAW In May this year, naval officers from the …
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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.