Libya: Struggle to survive as services collapse
… civilians is not only a violation of international humanitarian law, it negates the most basic principles of …
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Nagorny Karabakh: ICRC submits updated list of missing persons
… disappeared during the armed conflict. Under international humanitarian law, the parties to a conflict must do all …
Life on the run in South Sudan: Key facts and figures
… the ICRC supports authorities to adhere to international standards: Visited more than … knowledge and respect for International Humanitarian Law, the ICRC has: Trained over 4,200 weapon …
Red Cross Red Crescent leaders and States take decisive steps to advance principled humanitarian action
… 11-12-2015 The 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and … for greater collaboration between States, humanitarian organizations and other … response, strengthen coordination and laws for disaster risk reduction, and promote …
No agreement by States on mechanism to strengthen compliance with rules of war
… of Switzerland to strengthen compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL). The decision was taken at the …
Emblems of Humanity
… as their use in peacetime by members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … which have their origin in international humanitarian law, came into being. …
Malaysia: Miniature version of Jean Pictet IHL role play competition
… University of Malaysia hosted an inaugural International Humanitarian Law (IHL) role play competition from 23 to 25 …
What should we do when the world is burning? Start by restoring laws of war
… of people are on the move. An unprecedented humanitarian disaster is unfolding. Fear and … to find ways to strengthen respect for the laws of war. The sad fact is that horrendous … reference point: the Geneva conventions. The International Committee of the Red Cross …
International Conference: Opening address by ICRC president
… Speech given by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at … to come together and shape the future of humanitarian action. We have entered an era in … are prohibited in International Humanitarian Law. The ICRC and the Movement will continue …
B, General services, 1917- ongoing, 3313 metres of shelf space
… Croix-Rouge Statuts du Mouvement international de la Croix-Rouge et du … de David P. Forsythe sur le CICR : ''Humanitarian Politics : The International … B AG 024-156 Publication de l'ouvrage de Slawomir Debrawa : ''La population civile dans …
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