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Jerusalem: As Ramadan approaches, Al-Aqsa Mosque's guards receive training in first aid

… Aqsa Mosque, said: "Never in history has an international organization been granted access … participants also learnt about international humanitarian law as well as the ICRC’s protection …

Ensuring respect of IHL in multinational operations

… May on the obligation to ensure respect of international humanitarian law in multinational operations in Africa. The …

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Explosive weapons in populated areas – Humanitarian consequences and legal issues

… the head of the ICRC's arms unit, Kathleen Lawand, on the humanitarian consequences and legal … areas, in order to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law. Watch this …

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E-briefing: Principles guiding humanitarian action

… The seven "Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … reflection also refined our mastery of the humanitarian principles as eminently pragmatic … on the ground, carry the power for more humanitarian effectiveness amidst the most …

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Speech by ICRC President: Uphold the norms that safeguard humanity

… Speech given by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. … the heart of all international humanitarian law (IHL) lies the protection of civilians, of …

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ICRC's statement to the World Humanitarian Summit

… Statement to the World Humanitarian Summit, given by Hugo Slim, Head of Policy at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Your … respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) is the single most important way to …

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Speech by ICRC president: A commitment to address forced displacement

… Speech given by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. … disgrace. Greater respect for IHL and refugee law, the Geneva Conventions and the Kampala …

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Nepal: Improving the effectiveness of international humanitarian law

… in Kathmandu on 25–26 March for a seminar on international humanitarian law (IHL) at which national and international

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World Humanitarian Summit: Istanbul and beyond

… Perspectives and pledges of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … Movement on the occasion of the World Humanitarian Summit On the eve of the first … and proximity; international humanitarian law; accountability to the people we serve; …

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New ICRC blog on Humanitarian Law & Policy

… On 19 May 2016, the ICRC launched Humanitarian Law & Policy , a digital forum for those … by conflict and violence. Powered by the International Review of the Red Cross , the …

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