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Second Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty

… Trade Treaty in Geneva. On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross, I am … facilitates violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and of human rights law, including …

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Fratelli Tutti: Holy See Event on “Fraternity, Multilateralism and Peace”

… referred to as the Vatican) and leaders of international organisations based in Geneva, … to underline that neutral independent humanitarian action was a way to support those … The principles of International Humanitarian Law are rooted in the world's religious …

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Tackling torture: Who are the torturers?

… Cycle on Generating Respect for the Law . Panelists Françoise Sironi, psychologist … at Paris 8 University, expert for the International Criminal Court Riccardo Bocco, … being absolutely prohibited in international humanitarian law and international human rights …

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The international community must restore a vision of disarmament and arms control

… A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … controlled arms flow can lead to grim humanitarian consequences – people killed, … to violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. It may jeopardize access …

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Pakistan: Book published on Islamic response to addressing sexual violence during war

International humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL) include …

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Australia: 100 years of Australian Red Cross and IHL

… meets Australian Red Cross’ new Director of International Humanitarian Law and Movement Relations, Dr Phoebe …

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South Sudan: Facts and figures April 2015 - Providing food to the most vulnerable

… according to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. @ICRC/Albert Madrazo www.icrc.org/ss The …

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Cultural property

… The law protects cultural property during armed … cultural property: Q&A Cultural property and international humanitarian law Cultural property is protected …

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The Sankoré mosque in Timbuktu, Mali.

South Sudan: Facts and figures May 2015 - The Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement's Fundamental Principles in action

… in action. It has been 50 years since the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. The organization is constantly adapting …

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Philippines: Wars without limits are wars without end

… killed or injured, too often in violation of international humanitarian law (IHL), and with impunity. Meanwhile, the …

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