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We need your help to rid the world of nuclear weapons

… an emeritus professor and Rector of the International Islamic University of Malaysia, … admissions of survivors as inpatients. Humanitarian disasters are often the catalyst … principles of international humanitarian law, i.e. humanity, distinction and …

Law and policy topic

Moving from outrage to action on civilian suffering

… of civilians and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law. On the frontlines the ICRC sees only too …

Statement

Ireland to present draft declaration to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas

… the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use … Member States, the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … and respect for international humanitarian law. Explosive weapons cause extensive civilian …

News release

Myanmar: The year 2024 in pictures

… which exacerbated the already deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the country. Many … in need. Amid these challenges, we at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … the rules of international humanitarian law, families have the right to know the …

The ICRC works with the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) to deliver assistance to remote areas.

The international community must restore the vision of disarmament as a crucial path towards sustainable peace and security

… Unit at the Legal Division of the International Committee of the Red Cross … peace and security, based on international law, for a world in transition”. ‘A New Agenda … the immediate and long-lasting humanitarian consequences of the use of …

Statement

Wars without limits are wars without end.

… World Humanitarian Summit Middle East and North … given by Mr Peter Maurer President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Ladies … mission. We see international humanitarian law (IHL) being violated at large scale, and …

Statement

Libya: Facts and figures, January – December 2018

… Society (LRCS), responded to several humanitarian emergencies arising in various … the issue of the dead and the missing under International Humanitarian Law (IHL) were also organised, and five …

Article

Australia: Working with the military

… ensure that the armed forces know and apply International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in their operations and facilitate …

Article

South Asian judiciaries work towards enhancement of IHL capacity across region

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … South Asian Expert Exchange on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) with the Judicial Sector in Kathmandu …

Law and policy topic

Two years of devastation in Sudan: A civilian toll that cannot be ignored

… of civilians have been killed and wounded. Humanitarian access remains severely … of May 2023 to protect civilians and uphold international humanitarian law (IHL). ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric , …

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In a displacement camp in Sudan, a woman cooks over an open fire outside a makeshift shelter as two children watch.

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