Seoul: 17 countries join regional IHL conference
… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … the domestic implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL). The 2022 edition focused especially …
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Nigeria: Highlights of our work in 2021
… clashes and farmer/herder clashes present humanitarian challenges for communities living … OF CIVILIANS In its role to promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and to limit the effects of the armed …
Military needs can never justify using inhumane or indiscriminate weapons
… General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items Full … opportunity to share its perspectives as a humanitarian organization mandated to protect … respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and universal humanitarian …
Nigeria: Overview of the ICRC's work
… the Nigerian Red Cross Society; promoting international humanitarian law and international standards in law …
1976 Convention on the Prohibition of Military or Any Hostile Use of Environmental Modification Techniques
… scientific exchange. ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ____________________________________ 1976 …
Philippines: Strengthening protection for victims of armed conflict through legislation
… has achieved much progress in implementing international humanitarian law (IHL). The country is showing its …
Sudan faces health crisis as conflict devastates medical infrastructure
… Chbat, who oversees health programs for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … is an obligation under international humanitarian law. Medical personnel must be allowed to …
Our work in Azerbaijan between January and June 2017
… in exposed areas are in need of increased humanitarian protection and economic stability. … point of our activities in the regions. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … training on international humanitarian law. 5 180 181 Individual and 30 community …
Five things to know about sexual violence in conflict zones
… Despite its prohibition in international law, sexual violence in conflict remains a … occurs in various contexts and has serious humanitarian consequences. As the world marks …
Follow the Sun: A Digital Launch of the Data Protection Handbook (2nd ed.)
… of the Handbook on Data Protection in Humanitarian Action , the ICRC has organized an … de Corbion , Directory of Strategy (Privacy International) Shinya Kukita , Chief Engineer … Prof Abu Bakar Munir , Adjunct Professor of Law (University of Indonesia) and Research …
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