Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and Launch of IHL Ambassadors Caucus Group
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Philippines: Our humanitarian impact from January to June 2024
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … Our commitment to promoting international humanitarian law (IHL), or the rules of war, to state and …
Executive Summary: Evaluation of the Prevention and Influence work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima (Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru)
… in the core areas of the ICRC’s work like international humanitarian law (IHL) or the Red Cross emblem. All …
In a polarized world, the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is a vital platform for principled humanitarian action
… The International Conference of the Red Cross and … a critical opportunity to focus on concrete humanitarian solutions for some of the world’s … compliance with international humanitarian law enhancing the protection of civilians and …
Mogadishu University Emerges Victorious at the First-In-Person Somali IHL Competition
… University secures a spot at the All-Africa international humanitarian law Competition in November in Nairobi hosted …
Preserving our common humanity – 75 years of the Geneva Conventions
… In an age of increasing conflict and humanitarian needs, last night’s event at the … Geneva Conventions, which are at the heart of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). In a polarized world, the Geneva …
ICRC president concludes visit to Moscow
… 17-09-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law, including granting the ICRC access to …
ICRC president arrives in Moscow to discuss pressing humanitarian issues
… Geneva (ICRC) – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, … with senior government officials the humanitarian consequences of the … as respect for international humanitarian law, prisoners of war, the fate of the …
China: ICRC VP calls for strengthening global security governance through IHL
… Xiangshan Forum’s Fourth Plenary Session on "International Mechanisms and Global Security … reminded by daily news, the human cost and humanitarian needs caused by these armed … building block is international humanitarian law or the laws of armed conflict. Rules and …
ICRC Impact in Ethiopia: January - June 2024 Bulletin
… to struggle to meet their basic needs despite humanitarian intervention to alleviate their … (ERCS), our principal partner as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … seeks to uphold international humanitarian law. It focuses on humanitarian issues of …
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