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Limits on Autonomy in Weapon Systems

… weapon systems. This report from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. …

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COVID-19 appeal: None of us are safe until we're all safe

… social and economic repercussions, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … the relevant authorities to address specific humanitarian needs, including access to water … bringing together experts in Islamic law and in forensics to address questions on …

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Legal protection of children in armed conflict

… dissemination. ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ____________________________________ Legal … Protection of Children in Armed Conflict International humanitarian law provides broad …

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Annual Report 2020

… victims of war, and to promote respect for international humanitarian law. In 2020, the ICRC was present in more than …

Report

Nigeria: Infographics for Operational Facts & Figures 2020

… armed conflict in the North-East and its humanitarian consequences; the increasingly … dignity and respect. PROMOTING RESPECT FOR INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (IHL) USE IHL OF RED CROSS EMBLEM The ICRC …

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Making better use of data on attacks against health care

… AHCC and mobilised political will within the international community to tackle this issue. … to safeguard health-care services and their humanitarian mission. This initiative is … Red Crescent IHL International Humanitarian Law MCUF Medical Care Under Fire (MSF project) …

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Armed conflict in Ukraine: Families of all POWs need answers on their loved ones

… and in agreement with all parties, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … visits to POWs and civilian internees, a key humanitarian activity and legal obligation," … well as customary international humanitarian law (IHL), spell out the ICRC's right to visit …

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Indonesia: Overview of 2020 activities

… detainees). Financial support from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) … pandemic was organized in partnership with Humanitarian Forum Indonesia (HFI) and attended … world in Denpasar to compete in applying the law into practice. The delegation also launched …

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Russian Federation: "The future is here, and it is not looking good to me"

… animated debate on current issues related to international humanitarian law. For the first screening, the organizers …

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Our emblems

… are also used by National Societies of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … For people enduring armed conflict, a humanitarian crisis or natural disaster, the … The use of the emblems: Clearly defined in law The use and misuse of the red cross, red …

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Flags fly at the Mont-Blanc bridge in Geneva, marking the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

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