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Hundreds of thousands received assistance in 2016 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Djibouti

… the form of cash transfers Provided IHL and humanitarian principles training to 2,500 … 2016 ICRC REGIONAL DELEGATION IN NAIROBI The International Committee of the Red Cross … Promoting International Humanitarian Law The ICRC continued to promote the respect …

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Life after losing a limb

… dreams. Ali is now conducting his PhD on International Humanitarian Law, and Qassem is now a renowned romantic …

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Venezuela: Protests, armed conflict and international humanitarian law

… to be considered an "armed conflict" under international law, the following conditions must be met: The … of an armed conflict". Does international humanitarian law (IHL) apply in situations …

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Ukraine: ICRC welcomes agreement on safety zones

… essential services is a cornerstone of international humanitarian law. Parties to a conflict must respect the …

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The "Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism" approach: a Guidance Note for National Societies

… of the approach, there was a need for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … be found. It is primarily concerned about the humanitarian impact of armed conflict and … being “radicalized” in the absence of any unlawful acts; and the suppression of legitimate …

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Australia: Sexual violence in conflict - a preventable crime

… absolute prohibition of sexual violence under international law, and highlighting the devastating humanitarian consequences. Dialogue with …

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Kuala Lumpur Regional Delegation: facts and figures

… delegations across Asia – to promote international humanitarian law (IHL)/humanitarian principles and gain …

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Shining a light on the ‘neglected’ humanitarian crisis in Lake Chad

… MP Kate Osamor, Shadow Secretary of State for International Development and Mathew Rycroft, … and Cameroon," said Markus Geisser, senior humanitarian policy advisor for the ICRC … and adherence to International Humanitarian Law (IHL), with over 2.4 million people forced …

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Angola: Improving implementation of international humanitarian law

… (ICRC) – The Government of Angola and International Committee of the Red Cross … further implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL). Nearly 20 representatives from …

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Virtual reality app to help amputee children wins humanitarian hackathon

… With the aim of answering this question, the International Committee of the Red Cross … purpose of developing applications to use in humanitarian work in the field. The winning … and rules of international humanitarian law. A team of three Japanese techies won the …

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