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Philippines: Aid for 2,500 people displaced by fighting in Lanao del Sur

… clashes ended, one of our teams assessed the humanitarian situation, including the need to … the protection accorded to civilians by international humanitarian law. While families displaced from Tubaran …

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Advanced IHL Learning Series

… keep abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …

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South Sudan: Facts and figures June 2015 - Scaling up operations to meet growing needs

… people have been displaced, creating greater humanitarian needs during the crucial planting … according to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. @ICRC/Jacob Zocherman www.icrc.org/ss …

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Protected persons: Children

… Under international humanitarian law, children affected by armed conflict are … our archives: Children in war Children under international humanitarian law Children are …

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Children play with a ball in Beledweyne, Rasmi camp.

Peru: Soldiers at VRAEM bases learn the rules of war

… Better knowledge of the law fosters greater respect for civilians and … from the effects of the fighting, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … to expand their knowledge of international humanitarian law (IHL), also known as the law

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Una trabajadora del CICR explica el DIH a personal militar en un cuarto de tropa.

Urban warfare and violence

… and the infrastructure they depend on. The humanitarian consequences of urban warfare … apply and better  comply with existing international humanitarian law , which is adapted to the major trends in …

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A woman amidst the city ruins after heavy fighting in Benghazi, Libya.

It is up to States Parties and the broader Convention community to defend and promote the norms of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

… A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross and … and safer behavior.   They know that a humanitarian response can never redeem the … recently stated: “International Humanitarian Law is not made for the hopeful days of …

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World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers

The Roots of Behaviour in War revisited

… Cycle on "Generating respect for the law" , the panel accompanied the first meeting … and approaches. Background In 2004, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … at strengthening respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) among soldiers and …

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Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures

… 2024 The ICRC has been conducting its humanitarian operations in Ethiopia for nearly … Livelihoods     Promoting Humanitarian Law and Values   Over 92,600 community … 10 ENDF members and police to attend international events on International

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South Sudan: Highlights of our work

… five year conflict in South Sudan left many humanitarian consequences that will last. The … on IHRL to promote knowledge and respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law.   …

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