Papua New Guinea: Officials increase awareness of laws of war
… this week conducted a training session on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for officials of the PNG Government, …
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Fourth Meeting of Representatives of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law of Commonwealth States
… is critical for reinforcing national and international commitments to generating … solutions and approaches to strengthening the law that can easily be adapted across all 52 … of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law of Commonwealth States 14-15 …
ICRC president leaves Yemen, issues urgent plea
… Statement by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross I am … warring parties improve their respect of the laws of war, I am afraid we must expect more … the situation. They must Stop holding humanitarian action hostage to political ends. …
Tanzania: How we've helped in 2016
… trained authorities on the compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights laws …
China: Conference Marks the 40th Anniversary of 1977 Additional Protocols to Geneva Conventions
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … with the Institute of International Law, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences … Chinese National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL), think tanks, …
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 …
Life after losing a limb
… dreams. Ali is now conducting his PhD on International Humanitarian Law, and Qassem is now a renowned romantic …
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 …
Ukraine: ICRC welcomes agreement on safety zones
… essential services is a cornerstone of international humanitarian law. Parties to a conflict must respect the …
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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