Nepal: Fifty South Asians share perspectives on international humanitarian law
… 25th South Asia Teaching Session (SATS) on international humanitarian law (IHL), organized by the International …
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Commemorating Jean Pictet by keeping his legacy alive
… legacy and achievements regarding the ICRC, international humanitarian law, the fundamental principles of the Red …
Debate on "Health care and violence: the need for effective protection" at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly
… together the ICRC, representatives of States, international organizations and the humanitarian community, will debate the … provisions under international humanitarian law were consolidated in the four Geneva …
Syria: Emergency relief for thousands displaced by fighting in Quneitra
… of families to flee to Rural Damascus. The International Committee of the Red Cross … of their obligation under international humanitarian law to protect and spare civilians at all …
Iraq: Red Cross Red Crescent Movement pledges more assistance for displaced persons
… 14-09-2014 Geneva/Baghdad/Erbil – The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … Movement has pledged to intensify its humanitarian activities in Iraq , and to … violations of international humanitarian law, and by the seizure and detention of …
Nepal: Marking the 150th anniversary of the 1864 Geneva Conventions with the Review "ICRC: 150 years of humanitarian action"
… and promote the Review "ICRC: 150 years of humanitarian action" as well as discuss … challenges to IHL. Honorable Minister for Law and Justice Narahari Acharya— ex officio … - IHL Challenge Report presented in the 31st International Red Cross Conference, …
Ukraine crisis: ICRC activities up to end of August
… to administer first aid and provide other humanitarian services in emergencies. Dialogue … about the ICRC and about the basic rules of international humanitarian law. In August, the ICRC held a two-day …
The International Committee of the Red Cross in the First World War
… been operating for over 50 years. Although international in name, the ICRC was actually a … them. The ICRC also continued to promote laws and regulations with a view to constantly adapting humanitarian law to the changing realities of …
ICRC delegation to the African Union
… Ababa, works with the AU to draw attention to humanitarian issues, promote implementation of international humanitarian law throughout Africa and raise awareness of …
The use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas and the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks
… 37th round table on current issues of international humanitarian law: Conduct of hostilities: the Practice, the …
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