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Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace

… Hostilities Unit at the Legal Division of the International Committee of the Red Cross … to humanity as a whole: all these are serious humanitarian concerns that this Committee has … of respect for international humanitarian law (IHL), compliance clearly falls short of …

Statement

Evidence Innovation Education Poster

… This event will bring together members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … of the idea that education on international humanitarian law, principles and values is key to achieving …

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Evidence Innovation Education Poster

Evidence Innovation Education Flyer

… This event will bring together members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … of the idea that education on international humanitarian law, principles and values is key to achieving …

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Evidence Innovation Education Flyer

Evidence Innovation Education Leaflet

… This event will bring together members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … of the idea that education on international humanitarian law, principles and values is key to achieving …

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Evidence Innovation Education Leaflet

Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis

… (ICRC) – A specialized surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross … on healthcare providers, sustained and safe humanitarian aid is urgently needed. The … international humanitarian law, medical personnel, units, and transport …

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Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate

… in health facilities supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross … Red Cross Society.  “We are increasing our humanitarian assistance, but we are afraid it … under international humanitarian law (IHL), to ensure that people living in the …

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Silhouette of a child sitting on a bed in Biu General Hospital, Stabilization Centre. Photographer: Abdikarim Mohamed

Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity

… on Crimes Against Humanity. Chair, The International Committee of the Red Cross … for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.  In armed conflict, violations of …

Statement

Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations

… 14-10-2024 The African Union (AU) and the International Committee of the Red Cross … and ensuring respect for International Humanitarian Law from October 11 and 12 in Addis Ababa, …

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IHL App 3.0: read, search, save and share international humanitarian law better, anywhere, anytime

… and their Commentaries Other bodies of law protecting persons affected by violence … 120 treaties and other documents relating to international humanitarian law (IHL) – most notably, the …

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Poland: The ICRC and the Swiss Embassy commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions

… The International Committee of the Red Cross and … is strongly connected with international humanitarian law and diplomacy. I have seen it myself …

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