Australia: How is IHL relevant in modern humanitarian contexts?
… On 29 September the International Committee of the Red Cross … to explore the relevance of international humanitarian law in modern humanitarian contexts. This …
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Advancement of women: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2015
… women and girls are at the forefront of the international agenda. However, the reality on … of the Red Cross (ICRC) recognizes the acute humanitarian consequences of armed conflict on … protection under international humanitarian law (IHL). From the ICRC's experience in the …
E-briefing: New technologies and the modern battlefield
… on the impact of these new technologies on humanitarian law and policy, the ICRC hosted a Research and …
The Fundamental Principles: Panel debate at the European Parliament
… Unity, Voluntary Service) at the 20th International Conference of the Red Cross in … also in the framework of the upcoming World Humanitarian Summit. That is why On September … For the latest updates on humanitarian law and policy, subscribe to the Law and …
Seven Tales, Seven Principles: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Red Cross Red Crescent Fundamental Principles
… of Fundamental Principles , the ICRC, the International Federation of Red Cross Red … and implementation of the principles guiding humanitarian action. Since they have been … the International Institute of Humanitarian Law, and Appeals Judge and former President of …
Afghanistan: ICRC welcomes greater efforts to respect international humanitarian law
… 07-10-2015 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … for the activation of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission, a body, … facility, which should be protected under the laws of armed conflict, that would be a …
South Sudan: ICRC forced to withdraw from Leer County following threats and looting
… 05-10-2015 Juba, 5 October 2015 - The International Committee of the Red Cross … been forced to withdraw all its staff from a humanitarian compound in Leer County, Unity … property. Under international humanitarian law, civilians and wounded must be spared and …
Report: Urban services during protracted armed conflict
… Syria and Yemen. It warns that unless humanitarian agencies adopt a different … better approach to assisting affected people, International Committee of the Red Cross, … SERVICES UNDER IHL AND OTHER BODIES OF LAW..... 53 …
Afghanistan: ICRC condemns bombing of MSF hospital in Kunduz
… 03-10-2015 Kabul/Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … and facilities undermine the capacity of humanitarian organizations to assist the … facilities. Under international humanitarian law (IHL), the civilian population, medical …
Afghanistan: Kunduz hospitals in urgent need of medical supplies and personnel
… fighting continues in the city of Kunduz, the International Committee of the Red Cross is … as security at Kunduz airport improves. The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has been … violations of international humanitarian law. "We call on all parties to the conflict …
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