Strengthening international humanitarian law
… of work, one regarding detention in non-international armed conflict, and the other on … strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law generally. For international humanitarian …
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Iran: Giving disabled people a chance to lead a normal life
… 02-11-2015 Joint statement International Committee of the Red Cross, … by disabled people is one of the duties of humanitarian organizations. Our International … affairs and international humanitarian law. "The IRCS focuses its efforts on people …
International humanitarian law and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts
… 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and … This is the fourth report on international humanitarian law (IHL) and the challenges of contemporary …
Peter Maurer appeals to States: "Respect the laws of war"
… Statement by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of Red Cross Secretary … of our two organizations, international humanitarian law, the Fundamental Principles of the …
World at a turning point: Heads of UN and Red Cross issue joint warning
… Ban Ki-moon, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … the importance of respect for international humanitarian law in order to stem the chaos and prevent …
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits ICRC Headquarters
… The Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … by President Mahmoud Abbas, to discuss the humanitarian situation in Israel and the … respect for international humanitarian law through its dialogue with the authorities …
2015 Advanced Seminar in International Humanitarian Law for University Lecturers
… Printed copies of the Casebook "How does law protect in war" Noam Lubell, Professor at … Institute, during a session on IHL and humanitarian principles Emanuela-Chiara … Institute, during a session on IHL and humanitarian principles Participants of the …
Jordan: ICRC continues to assist Syrians at the northeastern border
… the northeastern border seeking safety and international protection. The vast majority … governorate. Promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL) The ICRC organized two IHL training …
Generating respect for the law: Taking stock, moving forward
… the efforts made to prevent violations of the law in armed conflict. The event was part of … . It featured content from an issue of the International Review of the Red Cross on … picture of the evolution of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in the past decades, …
Generating respect for the law: Taking stock, moving forward
… the efforts made to prevent violations of the law in armed conflict. The event was part of … . It featured content from an issue of the International Review of the Red Cross on … picture of the evolution of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in the past decades, …
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