Mongolia: experts deepen their knowledge of humanitarian law
… (ICRC) – A three-day training course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) aiming at boosting the regional …
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Philippines: Aid reaches 7,000 home-based evacuees of Marawi fighting
… along the eastern shore of Lake Lanao. The International Committee of the Red Cross … ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization whose exclusively … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. For …
Sri Lanka: The year so far
… SRI LANKA For more than 140 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross … prisons in a way that balances security and humanitarian needs has become a key concern … in mind. We are mindful about balancing the laws, regulations and cultural practices of a …
Martens Readings 2017 2/2: protection of cultural heritage during armed conflict
… the annual Martens Readings conference on international humanitarian law, held on 31 May–2 June 2017 in St. …
Martens Readings 2017 1/2: IHL and counter-terrorism
… University, ranged from counter-terrorism to international humanitarian law (IHL). But how useful are these …
The ICRC in Ukraine: Facts and figures, January–June 2017
… the full update on our work in Ukraine . International Committee of the Red Cross … Ukraine. 2,500 Logistics over metric tons of humanitarian aid, including 135 tons of health … Person, IHL - International Humanitarian Law, UAF - Ukrainian Armed Forces, URCS - …
Yemen: Airstrikes against civilians are an alarming trend
… that runs counter to the basic tenets of the law of armed conflict, and it must be stopped. … heavy a price in this conflict." According to international humanitarian law, civilians must not be …
Falkland/Malvinas Islands: Forensic field work to identify remains of Argentine soldiers comes to an end
… kind of operation and the strength of their humanitarian commitment was what made it … in accordance with their obligation under international humanitarian law to identify those killed on the …
Our work in the DRC: January-June 2017
… attended awareness-raising sessions on international humanitarian law. 199 local Red Cross volunteers were …
Nuclear weapons: For the first time in 72 years, we have genuine hope
… bombs. In the face of such devastation, humanitarian assistance was nearly impossible, … weapons were to be used today. There is no international capacity to respond adequately … on the basis of international humanitarian law. It also contains strong commitments to …
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