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Strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law: The work of the ICRC and the Swiss government (2012-2015)
… used. Moreover, they are only applicable in international armed conflict, whereas the … strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law , ICRC, Geneva, June 2015 Fourth Meeting …
Strengthening IHL protecting persons deprived of their liberty in relation to armed conflict
… in armed conflicts. However, treaty law on detention is much more limited when it comes to non-international armed conflict (NIAC) than … the work of States and to contribute its humanitarian and legal expertise. On 6-7 April …
Armed violence and the new urban agenda: Recommendations for Habitat III
… people (IDPs). The experience of the International Committee of the Red Cross … 2. increase respect for international humanitarian law during urban warfare; and 3. assist …
Sri Lanka: Newsletter, January-June 2016
… LOOKING AHEAD JANUARY-JUNE 2016 ADDRESSING HUMANITARIAN CHALLENGES IN SRI LANKA Dear … share experiences and best practices and and international donors, with a view to analysis. … a view to addressing these challenges through law reform. Avenues for international …
Mandela Day: Preserving humanity in high-security settings
… his birthday, also known as Nelson Mandela International Day. Mr Mandela was visited … from around the world. See also on our Law & Policy blog: The humanitarian consequences of solitary …
Syria: "Nobody wants to live near a hospital in Aleppo"
… fully embraces one of the priorities of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … the wounded and sick, medical personnel and humanitarian personnel exclusively engaged in … with their obligations under international law to ensure the respect and protection of …
South Sudan: Helping communities stand on their feet again
… both sides of the conflict were trained in international humanitarian law (IHL). See also: South Sudan Red Cross …
2015 Council of Delegates: Resolutions and Reports
… Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red … Cooperation (SMCC): optimizing the Movement's humanitarian response (CD/15/R1) Resolution … on Weapons and international humanitarian law (CD/15/14) Progress report on Sexual and …
Radicalization in detention – the ICRC's perspective
… Background and the ICRC’s role The International Committee of the Red Cross … authorities. As a neutral and independent humanitarian institution, it is not involved … acts of terrorism. International Humanitarian Law does not define terrorism, but expressly …
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