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Ukraine: Much-needed aid delivered to civilians near Bakhmut, but situation remains dire

… The past year of international armed conflict between Russia and … — ICRC Ukraine (@ICRC_ua) March 23, 2023 Humanitarian assistance We delivered … Appeal to respect international humanitarian law We appeal to the belligerents to respect …

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COVID-19: People living in conflict zones cannot be forgotten in global vaccination effort

… access across frontlines through its neutral humanitarian work, and by helping with the … most vulnerable populations, working with International Red Cross and Red Crescent … principle under International Humanitarian Law of 'prevention of disease' as a medical …

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Counter-terrorism and IHL: Challenges to caring for wounded and sick on battlefield

… Convention of 1864, the genesis of modern international humanitarian law. Terrorism negates the principle of …

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Mexico and Central America: People deprived of their freedom

… deprived of their freedom, and performed humanitarian work on their behalf, since 1870. At first, in accordance with international humanitarian law, the organization's main task was to …

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Nigeria: Responding to the needs of communities affected by conflict in 2017

… in north-east Nigeria has had devastating humanitarian consequences for millions of … and coordinated with Nigerian and international humanitarian agencies. In … DISSEMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (IHL) AND HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES Military …

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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: The price being paid

… areas. As winter fast approaches, the humanitarian situation could worsen rapidly. … limit the risk of civilian harm may violate international humanitarian law. People we've met on the sides are …

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Afghanistan: Facts and figures for 2015

… to the community and implement a range of humanitarian programmes. Together, the ICRC and … service delivery. Promoting compliance with international humanitarian law The ICRC promotes compliance with …

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The 1977 Additional Protocols to Geneva Conventions: A historical perspective

… 1977, are amongst the most widely ratified international instruments, with 174 States … form the foundations of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL). China was one of the vanguard states …

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New tool for policymakers and legislators

International legislation for protecting the … The Domestic Implementation of International Humanitarian Law: A Manual . Both can be ordered or …

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EVENT: How is the Environment Protected During Armed Conflict?

…   In 2021, the UN International Law Commission (ILC) finalized its Principles … Durham Law School Wim Zwijnenburg PANELLIST Humanitarian Disarmament Project Leader, PAX …

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