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Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed

… of wider regional conflict with devastating humanitarian consequences. The International Committee of the Red Cross … and Middle East. “International humanitarian law (IHL) provides important protections for …

News release

Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law

… The International Committee of the Red Cross in … is happy to organize its second International Humanitarian Law (“ IHL ”) essay writing competition to …

Statement

ICRC Regional Delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay - Brochure

… The Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross … and implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) and humanitarian principles. In …

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What does the law say about the responsibilities of the Occupying Power in the occupied Palestinian territory?

… What does IHL say about occupation law and when is a territory considered occupied? The numerous rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) that seek to protect …

Law and policy topic

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference

… Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President, International Committee of the Red Cross … ever be used in accordance with international humanitarian law. Any use of, or threat to use, nuclear …

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ICRC Annual Report 2023

… In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the … conflict victims around the world. Rooted in international humanitarian law (IHL), our unique mandate, and our …

Report
Woman at Ethipoian Red Cross Society distribution of food supplies and essential household items waves to the camera

Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory: The law of occupation must be respected

… -- Present in the region since 1967, the International Committee of the Red Cross … treaty and customary rules of international humanitarian law (IHL), comprising the rules of belligerent …

Statement

In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law

… 18-07-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – At a time when international tensions are rising, the number … security concerns, the role of international humanitarian law (IHL) is more important than ever.    The …

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In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law

The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities

… and to contribute with its expertise and humanitarian services to their protection and … detention centers Our work to promote international humanitarian law 1,722 Military Officers and Military Legal …

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Child next to a tent in ICRC camp in Greece

Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival

… a heavy toll on civilian infrastructure. “The humanitarian situation in towns like Al … Dorbes, the head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross … eat.  The rules of international humanitarian law are clear: civilians and civilian objects, …

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