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South Africa: ICRC and SADC sign memorandum of understanding

… 15 May in Gaborone, Botswana, by Stergomena Lawrence Tax, the executive secretary of the … workers and facilities during conflict; humanitarian activities during post-conflict … the ICRC will also work together to promote international humanitarian law and to urge …

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Pakistan: Spring Newsletter 2015

… between the ICR C and the Research Society of International Law resulted in Islamabad hosting for the rst … South Asia academic event on international humanitarian law. The event, attended by 71 …

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Health Care in Danger: Community of Concern

… that entertain while spreading knowledge of international humanitarian law. In April 2014, the ICRC and Bohemia …

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Looking at HCiD through a gender lens

… grew out of a joint pledge made at the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and … pursue research into gender and international humanitarian law (IHL), and this of course has many links …

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New tool for policymakers and legislators

International legislation for protecting the … The Domestic Implementation of International Humanitarian Law: A Manual . Both can be ordered or …

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Strengthening international humanitairan law protecting persons deprived of their liberty

… was part of the ICRC's Strengthening International Humanitarian Law initiative, and was organized pursuant to …

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Humanitarian perspectives on international security in times of mutating conflicts Geneva Centre for Peace and Security

… given by Mr. Peter Maurer President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … space for neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian action, in an increasingly … provisions of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). We see broad disregard for IHL and …

Statement

Yemen: Local ceasefires are a rare chance to save lives

… to bear the brunt of the violence. The humanitarian situation has worsened in the … to remind them of their obligations under international humanitarian law, particularly to protect civilians and …

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Yemen: Facts and Figures, 26 March to 26 May 2015

… Society (YRCS) teams to provide essential humanitarian services, such as management of … to remind them of their obligations under international humanitarian law. Working with the Yemen Red Crescent …

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Philippines: Promoting international standards among senior police officers

… (ICRC) – To enrich their understanding of international policing standards and international humanitarian law, around 20 senior officers of the …

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