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Colombia: Insidious violence on the rise in 2015

… of Colombia – People's Army (FARC-EP), the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) is … years. In a report released today about the humanitarian challenges facing Colombia in … violations of international humanitarian law and other attacks – both linked to and …

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The ICRC in Thailand, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Laos: Activities in 2015

… the ratification and implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) treaties and the integration of IHL …

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Sudan: Over 500,000 people received humanitarian aid in 2015

… Sudan’s 17 states Promoting compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) • Hosted four seminars to deepen the …

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ICRC and NATO promote laws of war in London

… centred on the importance of respecting international humanitarian law (IHL), including the need to protect …

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Report: Colombia: humanitarian challenges 2016

… of Colombia – People's Army (FARC-EP), the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) is … as in previous years. In a report about the humanitarian challenges facing Colombia in … violations of international humanitarian law and other humanitarian rules in urban …

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South-East Asia: ICRC moot courts – because IHL matters

… each country go forward to the 14th Red Cross International Humanitarian Moot, which will be held in Hong … for promoting IHL and other relevant areas of law. These events involve students taking on …

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Agreement between the ICRC and UNESCO on the protection of cultural property - Q&A

… cultural property is protected under International Humanitarian Law. The ICRC recently signed a Memorandum of …

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Pledging to make hospitals safe havens

… conflicts and emergencies. We at the International Hospital Federation (IHF) became … strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law. However, these discussions are ongoing …

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Five takeaways from the Health Care in Danger commissions

… Care in Danger (HCiD) commissions at the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and … he took from the commissions. 1. Keep the humanitarian sphere free from sectarianism The … Because upholding international humanitarian law is for the good of humanity, especially in …

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Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and figures from 2015

… services or armed groups received training on international humanitarian law. For more information, read the full …

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