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"Now, more than ever, it is critical that States take bold steps to respect IHL and to mitigate the harm to civilians caught in conflict."

… negative impact of sanctions and counter-terrorism measures on humanitarian aid. Such … must limit the humanitarian impact of counter-terrorism measures and sanctions by putting in …

Statement

Relevant and practical: The Additional Protocols at 40

… also strengthen the rules addressing terrorism in armed conflicts. In addition to … is not applicable in the context of fighting terrorism." "The law imposes unfair symmetric … today – including in certain counter-terrorism operations – is often a tactic to …

Statement

ICRC President: "The humanitarian carveouts have allowed people to benefit from life-saving assistance"

… to the closely-related area of counter terrorism regulations. Tens of millions of … or are in control. As it stands now, counter-terrorism penal legislation may encompass …

Statement

The year ahead – ICRC’s 2022 priorities in the UK and Ireland

… and other situations of violence.  Counter terrorism and restrictive measures Counter-terrorism measures, at home and overseas, are … UK and Irish authorities.  Linked to counter terrorism operations overseas are restrictive …

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Millennials think World War Three is likely in their lifetime

… critical than unemployment, health care and terrorism. The ICRC Millennials on War  report … followed by climate change (55 per cent), terrorism (54 per cent), increasing poverty … per cent), increasing poverty (47 per cent), terrorism (47 per cent), war and armed …

News release

Eight rules for “civilian hackers” during war, and four obligations for states to restrain them

Today, an unprecedented number of civilians is becoming involved in armed conflicts through digital means. Civilians – including hacktivists, to cyber security professionals, ‘white hat’, ‘black hat’ …

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Toy soldiers on the buttons of a computer keyboard

Implementing IHL in West Africa

… include discussions on migration, counter-terrorism, weapons, internal displacement, and … Convention in ECOWAS 8 SESSION 2: IHL, Terrorism and Counter–Terrorism 11 SESSION 3: Migration 14 SESSION …

Law and policy topic

Healing hidden wounds: Surviving armed violence in Burkina Faso

Post-traumatic stress, insomnia, becoming withdrawn and irritable … For people who have witnessed violence, there are the hidden wounds that have a serious impact on their lives – and civilians in …

Law and policy topic

Gender-sensitive reintegration in context

… Open briefing of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Remarks by Dr. Cordula … need to distinguish between those involved in terrorism and their accompanying family … this context may also be victims of acts of terrorism. But it still merits emphasis that …

Statement

Sri Lanka - A year for the ICRC to expand its response

… on Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism); Dr Sara De Silva (Senior Lecturer, … on the legal definition of the concept of terrorism in international law. Joanna … as the legal definition of the concept of terrorism; acts of terror and developments in …

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