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Children and armed conflict & violence against children

25th session, Human Rights Council The ICRC would like to address the impact of armed conflict on children's access to education and the specific measures that can be taken to improve the protection …

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Detention in non-international armed conflict: Consultations with government experts, 2012-2013

… prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms … prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms … prostitution, indecent assault, and acts of terrorism.10 It requires in very general terms …

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Strengthening Compliance with IHL – Second Meeting of States on Strengthening Compliance with IHL, June 2013

… debates on the relationship between IHL and terrorism, the applicability of IHL to …

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Contemporary challenges for IHL

… conflicts. While armed conflict and acts of terrorism are different forms of violence …

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Internal conflicts or other situations of violence – what is the difference for victims?

… such as civil unrest, riots, isolated acts of terrorism or other sporadic acts of violence. …

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War crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and their source in international humanitarian law – Table

… time and in any place whatsoever:] Acts of terrorism 17 Art. 4 (2) (d) of AP II See also …

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How does law protect in war?

… de, Les nouveaux mondes rebelles: conflits, terrorisme et contestations, Paris, Michalon, … conflits d’hier et d’aujourd’hui, terrorisme et nouvelles menaces, Paris, … 2009, pp. 320-336. HEINTZE Hans-Joachim, “Terrorism and Asymmetrical Conflicts: a Role …

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Guiding Principles for the Domestic Implementation of a Comprehensive System of Protection for Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups

Guiding principles intended to support States in the implementation of a system of protection for children recruited by armed forces or armed groups. ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN …

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Contemporary challenges to IHL – security detention

… persons suspected of involvement in acts of terrorism has provoked considerable debate, … as a preventive measure in the fight against terrorism. This, again, has raised questions …

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International law on the conduct of hostilities: overview

International law on the conduct of hostilities regulates and limits the methods and means of warfare used by parties to an armed conflict. It aims to strike a balance between legitimate military …

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