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Rwanda: Promoting international humanitarian law in future decision makers

… court competition. The event brought together law school students and faculty who worked in … consisted of four teams each with three law students. The competing universities …

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ICRC appeal to fund critical operations in 2017

… 17: OV ERV IE W IC RC A PPE A L S 2 017 The International Committee of the Red Cross … to unforeseen needs requiring increased humanitarian action. Special appeals on … 39.3 Human Resources 29.1 International Law and Policy 18.1 Of fice of the …

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Safeguarding health care: The role of Geneva’s permanent missions

… to be strengthened. What role can Geneva as a humanitarian hub play in implementing these … Humanitarian Affairs Segment, and the International Conference of the Red Cross and … the continued relevance of international law – including international humanitarian law

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Working towards safer access to health care in Rivers state

… example, created a poster that explains: the laws regulating and safeguarding access to … Health Care in Danger is an initiative of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … to safeguard health-care services and their humanitarian mission. This initiative is …

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When preparing future practitioners means protecting health care

… at the University of Geneva, working with the International Committee of the Red Cross's … are multidisciplinary (encompassing health, law, governance, organization, etc.), with … to safeguard health-care services and their humanitarian mission. This initiative is …

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Nigeria: Responding to the needs of civilians affected by armed conflict

… The ICRC has significantly scaled up its humanitarian response to civilians affected by … ed th e humanitarian situation. In 2016, the International Committee of the Red Cross … DISSEMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (IHL) AND HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES Between …

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Water, peace and security: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2016

… Open Debate on "Maintenance of international peace and security: water, peace … a basic human need and the most fundamental humanitarian requirement. Water is a symbol of … to water trucking. International humanitarian law (IHL) is clear on the humanitarian

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Jordan: Interview with the ICRC deputy head of delegation

… consequences on the people at the berm and on humanitarian action there. The attack not only … dependent on host communities and international assistance, due to the … promoting international humanitarian law and supporting the Jordan Red Crescent …

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Zimbabwe: A decade of promoting international humanitarian law

… Following countless hours of preparation by law students and years of hard-fought … three universities, the Zimbabwe National International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition …

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China: Tenth international humanitarian law moot court opens in Beijing

… 18-11-2016 Beijing - The tenth edition of the international humanitarian law (IHL) moot competition- an …

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