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Supporting the future of Syria and the region

… recover from years of conflict. In terms of humanitarian work, a two-track approach is … needs also to be addressed urgently. International humanitarian law, with its balanced approach to humanity and …

Statement

African Union: Examining human cost of migration policies in Africa during COVID-19

… 16-09-2020 Addis Ababa (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … basic services and enjoy their rights under international laws. In addition, the space available for humanitarian actors to deliver their services …

News release

Philippines: Armed clashes in Basilan displace nearly 7,000 people

… in Mindanao. To support their needs, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … awareness of and respect for international humanitarian law, the ICRC continues to remind all parties …

News release

Niger: Thousands displaced from Lake Chad islands

… the border from north-eastern Nigeria. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … and locals are increasingly dependent on humanitarian aid. Bosso, Diffa, Niger, 19 May … compliance with international humanitarian law in the conduct of hostilities." For further …

Law and policy topic

Health in the midst of conflict

… It should be noted that IHL and other humanitarian norms safeguard health workers … conflicts and therefore covered by domestic law and international human rights law. **This refers …

Law and policy topic

Contemporary challenges to IHL – Privatization of war: overview

… has raised questions about the way international humanitarian law (IHL) should be applied. The involvement of …

Law and policy topic

Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2021

… their operations in 2021 to provide humanitarian protection and assistance to the … with relevant authorities to promote international humanitarian law and extend support in line with its …

Article

"States must continue to ensure respect for IHL to limit environmental degradation due to armed conflict from happening in the first place"

… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross, … impacting people's lives and amplifying humanitarian needs. Second, how international humanitarian law rules can help limit environmental …

Law and policy topic

The long shadow of war: Landmines, the unjustifiable weapons of long-term suffering

… effects violate fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. The Mine Ban Treaty (Ottawa Treaty), which …

Law and policy topic
Omar stands on a hillside watching over his sheep in a vast, mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks in the distance, in Iraq.

Pakistan: 5th Bilingual Essay Writing Competition launched

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … by way of hundreds of entries on important humanitarian topics. Last year, over 600 people … this year would also promote humanitarian law and principles, a discussion on the …

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