Martens Readings 2017 2/2: protection of cultural heritage during armed conflict
… the annual Martens Readings conference on international humanitarian law, held on 31 May–2 June 2017 in St. …
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Respect for ethics is central to protecting health care
… Between January 2012 and December 2014, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … ask ourselves that question. International humanitarian law (IHL) states that medical personnel, …
Op Ed: Nuclear weapons are finally outlawed; next step is disarmament
… By Robert Mardini, Director-General, International Committee of the Red Cross The … of nuclear weapons, formalizing into law a strongly held taboo against the use of … law to mitigate the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons by …
Each time a partnership or a support relationship is formed, there is the potential to reduce human suffering – or worsen human suffering
… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross to … The ICRC, as a neutral and impartial humanitarian organization with operations in … and expertise in international humanitarian law (IHL), is uniquely positioned to evaluate …
Autonomous weapons: Decisions to kill and destroy are a human responsibility
… held in Geneva from 11-16 April. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … are used in accordance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and within the bounds of what is …
Russia-Ukraine: Civilian lives and infrastructure must be protected
… 10-10-2022 Geneva (ICRC) – As the international armed conflict between Russia and … the winter season can significantly increase humanitarian needs. Under international humanitarian law, the effects of hostilities on civilians …
Migration and Internal Displacement: An Uncertain Journey
… is an issue that remains in the shadows. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … now to identify and address the serious humanitarian consequences of displacement and … to specific protection under international law, are included in this description. More and …
Twenty years on, 1,647 people still missing in Kosovo
… in Kosovo. The session was chaired by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … issue, which should be treated as a purely humanitarian one. Waiting for their missing … In line with international humanitarian law, the families have the right to know what …
30th Surgical Seminar "The management of patients with war wounds", Geneva, March 2017
… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … and pertinent aspects of international humanitarian law; surgical and anaesthetic techniques; and …
Libya: Beyond Jargon Reconnecting Families Separated by War
… In Libya, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) … its Restoring Family Links program. One ICRC humanitarian worker shares her experience. As … of war. It is the founding member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent …
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