Ethiopia: Helping the drought-affected, displaced and the vulnerable in detention
… living conditions and promote compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL). Highlights of our work in Ethiopia …
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ICRC submits evidence to UK inquiry on forced displacement and humanitarian response in Central and East Africa
… as it continues to be a critical humanitarian concern.Internally displaced … should proactively initiate dialogue with international and national partners and donors … in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL).The importance for States and other …
Yemen: Urgent plea to warring parties to spare civilians
… 10-02-2017 Geneva / Sana'a – The International Committee of the Red Cross … by their obligations under international humanitarian law. They must take every feasible precaution …
Generating respect for the law: The need for persistence and imagination
… Nikolova (2016). "Generating respect for the law: the need for persistence and … Blais. Vincent Bernard Editor-in-chief of the International Review of the Red Cross and Head … aimed at facilitating the acceptance of humanitarian actors. In the 1984 ‘Mélanges …
Ten must-see films and series for IHL buffs
… that have been seen or should be seen by all international humanitarian law (IHL) buffs. If you would like to add to …
Russian Federation: ICRC partners with Stenin photo contest to promote humanitarian values
… Segodnya) – The world's biggest independent humanitarian organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross … and strengthening international humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. The …
ICRC and ERC strengthen cooperation in various fields
… Gendre, Head of Cairo Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross … with the ERC in areas concerning providing humanitarian aid to the victims of violence … in promoting the International Humanitarian Law (IHL),” said Catherine Gendre. The five …
Indirect Fire : A technical analysis of the employment, accuracy and effects of indirect-fire artillery weapons
… prohibited or otherwise limited by international law (contrary to weapons such as landmines and … threat of attack. Under international humanitarian law, the prohibition of …
Training activities in international humanitarian law
… This document lists all course offers in international humanitarian law, organized by the ICRC in French and …
Liberia: Promoting humanitarian principles in law enforcement
… to help the Liberian authorities respond to humanitarian needs while also strengthening … the capacities of institutions in international humanitarian law and international rules and standards in …
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