Japan: Experts gather in Nagasaki to discuss rules of war vis-à-vis real conflict situations
… discuss and share experiences related to the international humanitarian law (IHL), which is applicable to armed …
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Clean water to stave off cholera in South Sudan
… knowledge andand respect respect forfor International International Humanitarian Humanitarian Law Law (IHL) (IHL) andand thethe …
Brazilian cities adopt measures to reduce the impact of violence on public services
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … and Education issues to control and mitigate humanitarian consequences of armed violence in … conflicts under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Step-by-step of the ICRC's SAF …
Joint Statement on the adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
… Joint Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross and … human health, and of the lack of any adequate humanitarian response capacity. Recognizing … on the basis of international humanitarian law. It acknowledges that any use of nuclear …
Historic agreement banning nuclear weapons a “victory for our shared humanity”, ICRC says
… mass destruction not explicitly prohibited in international law. The treaty adopted today fills this gap," … that the treaty recognize the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons, …
War in Cities: an African perspective
… To discuss humanitarian concerns about, and challenges … and policy? How could the main local and international entities involved best work … ensure respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). "In Africa – like other parts of …
Urban warfare and new technologies: challenges to humanitarian law and action
… to discuss whether the existing norms of international humanitarian law (IHL) provide adequate protection for the …
ICRC comments on the global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration
… and suffering of migrants because of our humanitarian work with migrants in many parts … – States must respect their obligations under international law and ensure that their domestic legislation …
War on words: Is journalism disappearing from conflict zones?
… and play a critical role in influencing the international community's humanitarian response to populations affected … environment. While international humanitarian law (IHL), also known as the rules of war, is …
The 15th Red Cross IHL Moot in Hong Kong
… Around 100 law students representing 24 teams from 21 … region participated in the annual Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court competition in …
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