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… armed conflict for many years. > More on our Humanitarian Law & Policy blog …
… armed conflict for many years. > More on our Humanitarian Law & Policy blog …
… used. Moreover, they are only applicable in international armed conflict, whereas the … strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law , ICRC, Geneva, June 2015 Fourth Meeting …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… both sides of the conflict were trained in international humanitarian law (IHL). See also: South Sudan Red Cross …
… 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 …
… 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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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.