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Humanitarian situation and ICRC action in Colombia

… their lives. For more than four decades, the International Committee of the Red Cross … the country on its journey and to bring humanitarian meaning to the Colombia that … too, that international humanitarian law (IHL) will still apply after the war is …

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Mali: Training and discipline to improve army IHL compliance

… The ICRC is helping promote international humanitarian law (IHL) among the Malian armed forces, …

Law and policy topic

West Bank: young winners sing for safe health-care

… challenges we face in the world today. International humanitarian law stipulates that medical facilities, …

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Mali: People in north desperately need food, water and health care

… of armed groups of their duty to comply with international humanitarian law, and in particular of the need to protect …

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ICRC activities in the Philippines in 2014

… In 2014, the International Committee of the Red Cross … awareness of and respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) among various stakeholders. Many …

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Prevention and Criminal Repression of Rape and Other Forms of Sexual Violence During Armed Conflicts

… in the context of an armed conflict either international or non-international, constitute violations of international humanitarian law (IHL). In line with their obligation to …

Law and policy topic

Colombia: 230,000 people receive aid while awaiting peace

… during a presentation of its 2014 report on humanitarian activities in the country. Last … the ICRC recorded 875 suspected breaches of international humanitarian law and other attacks on the civilian …

News release

Bangladesh: Helping burn victims heal

… Medical College Hospital (DMCH). The young law student had suffered severe burns to her … dressing kits To help address some of the humanitarian consequences of the politically … the institutions and providing immediate humanitarian response to the people affected …

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Lake Chad: Striving to meet growing needs

… Chad, Niger and Cameroon, where the humanitarian situation is also deteriorating. … Across the Lake Chad region, the International Committee of the Red Cross … police officers in international humanitarian law in relation to arrest, detention, and the …

News release

South Sudan: Facts and figures March 2015 - Promoting the laws that protect civilians in conflict

… 2015. This month's theme: Promoting the laws that protect civilians in conflict FACTS … In line with its strictly neutral nature and humanitarian mission, one of the ICRC’s … population caught up in armed conflict. International humanitarian law (IHL) governs …

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