… to Syria, Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … emphasized that respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and providing answers for families …
… (ICRC) – Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), visited Lebanon, where humanitarian needs remain immense following … Spoljaric said. “International humanitarian law still applies and is unequivocal: …
… the recent developments brought with it new humanitarian needs and widespread displacement … with anguish, anger, and frustration. The International Committee of the Red Cross … Cover Photo:ICRC international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of civilians and …
… operations, the distinction between maritime law enforcement and armed conflict, and the humanitarian implications of naval operations. … collaboration, and shared commitment to international law and norms. As naval …
… compounding effects of hostilities, humanitarian crises, and, at times, natural … frequently asked questions about our work and international humanitarian law (IHL). THE WAY WE WORK What does the ICRC …
… risk of going without life-saving care. The International Committee of the Red Cross … medical facilities in line with international humanitarian law. This protection is a legal obligation and …
… the historical and thematic development of international humanitarian law (IHL) in the world. The photo exhibition …
… Moot Court Competition (a simulation of the International Criminal Court) was jointly held … the Secretariat of the National Committee for Humanitarian Rights (NCHL) and the Iranian … during which eight participating teams of law students from Iranian universities across …
… December 2024 in Colombo. Facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross … The conference provided a much-needed humanitarian space for families of missing … conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. It is based …
… to access detention facilities to conduct humanitarian activities. Regarding places of … In conclusion, while the ICRC was the only international organization granted access to … prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law …
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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
