Australia: Military lawyers gather to strengthen expertise in IHL
… Military lawyers from Asia and the Pacific recently … a baseline level of military expertise in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and other international …
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Indonesia: 29 Gegana commanders discuss international human rights standards for policing
… and 27 provinces, are gathering to discuss international human rights standards for … and improve compliance with them during law enforcement operations such as arrests, … help police forces incorporate international humanitarian law and human-rights standards …
The ICRC’s funding and spending
… has grown constantly due to the ever-growing humanitarian needs in the conflict-affected … well spent? ICRC expenditure is audited by an internationally-recognised firm employing … implementation of international humanitarian law. See also: Guidelines on the use of the …
Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
… disasters and other emergencies. Humanity The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must …
Why autonomous weapon systems matter in Africa
… of autonomous weapon systems? There is no internationally agreed definition of an … the fundamental principles of International Humanitarian Law, in particular the principles of …
Myanmar: Facts and figures 2015
… ICRC as a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organizazion continues to help … and trainers improved their knowledges of international policing standards and 24 … Armed Forces of international humanitarian law. For more information, read the full …
Autonomous weapons: Decisions to kill and destroy are a human responsibility
… Systems, held in Geneva from 11-16 April. The International Committee of the Red Cross … are used in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and within the bounds of what is …
What are the triggers for global conflicts, and what can we do about them?
… given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at … may actually be the only representative of a humanitarian organization speaking at this … on the respect of international humanitarian law (IHL): food and shelter, water and water …
Sri Lanka: Reflecting on a year of expanding humanitarian action
… in Sri Lanka Tuan Zaharan/ICRC NEWSLETTER HUMANITARIAN ACTION OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2015 … promotion of respect for the principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). Our experience from working with …
Atrocities in conflict mean we need the Geneva conventions more than ever
… By Helen Durham, director of international law and policy at the ICRC. Don't dismiss the … world leaders meet in Turkey for the world humanitarian summit next month, a crucial …
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