Our response to needs in Jordan in 2016
… taken refuge in Jordan. Throughout 2016, the International Committee of the Red Cross … It also promoted respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) among various sectors of the …
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Lebanese authorities must pass a law on missing persons
… after the civil war began in Lebanon, the International Committee of the Red Cross … calls on the Lebanese authorities to pass a law that will help clarify the fate of those … fate remains unknown. Under international humanitarian law, government authorities are …
International Review of the Red Cross - War in cities
… The International Review of the Red Cross is … services. State authorities, armed forces and humanitarian actors have struggled to cope … and provide some insights into how the international community should approach war …
Views of the ICRC on autonomous weapon systems
… the resulting questions for compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and ethical acceptability. Expert …
Singapore: Enlightening experiences for future legal practitioners
… Around 100 law students representing 24 teams from 21 … region participated in the annual Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court competition in …
Malaysia: IHL moot was a wonderful memory for me
… The 15th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot co-organized by the Hong Kong …
War in cities - what is at stake?
… the ICRC and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. The … in international relations, international humanitarian law and diplomacy. Listen to Peter Maurer …
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Hundreds of children reunited with their families in 2016
… care, water and sanitation and promoted international humanitarian law. Many of our activities were carried out …
Libya: Thousands of displaced people provided with food and essential hygiene items in 2016
… Red Crescent Society to help it respond to humanitarian needs in Libya, in addition to … handling of human remains. Courses on International Humanitarian Law & the Protection of healthcare staff and …
Falkland/Malvinas Islands: Interview with the head of the Humanitarian Project Plan
… Laurent Corbaz is an experienced humanitarian worker who has spent more than 30 … the remains of those who died during the international armed conflict between them, … obligations under international humanitarian law (i.e. the law of armed conflict). In …
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