Sri Lanka: A family needs assessment
… the ICRC in Sri Lanka. Content: Identifiying humanitarian needs of families of missing … water Sri Lanka hosts regional gathering on international humanitarian law The role of forensics in humanitarian …
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Nigeria: From Biafra War refugee to IHL lecturer
… was instrumental in his becoming a teacher of international humanitarian law. Barrister Okanga. Okanga remembers one …
Missing persons in Nepal: the right to know - updated list 2014
… of 3218 missing persons reported to the International Committee of the Red Cross … As a neutral, independent and impartial humanitarian organization with an … PERSON”? MISSING PERSONS: INTERNATIONAL LAW APPLICABLE IN NEPAL In Nepal, the ICRC …
Peter Maurer on humanitarian diplomacy and principled humanitarian action
… and Debate Cycle on Principles Guiding Humanitarian Action. “The principles of … by the Geneva-based Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies . … help affected populations. Subscribe to the Law and Policy Newsletter Your email address …
Gaza reconstruction conference
… One of the victims of the August conflict was international humanitarian law, the basic rules that all fighting parties …
Philippines: Building expertise in international humanitarian law in South-East Asia
… 10-10-2014 A regional seminar on international humanitarian law – the law applicable in armed conflict – …
Malaysia: Exploring ways to incorporate the law of war into practical training
… recently for the 8th ICRC Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military … of leadership on the various aspects of the Law of Armed Conflict.” Workshop discussions … discusses the integration of international humanitarian law into the planning process …
Australia: 100 years of Australian Red Cross and IHL
… meets Australian Red Cross’ new Director of International Humanitarian Law and Movement Relations, Dr Phoebe …
Gaza: Emergency recovery needs
… the victims are reported to be children. The International Committee of the Red Cross … made to the parties to help ensure emergency humanitarian evacuations. • Donated medical … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. …
The rule of law at the national and international levels: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2014
… 2014. Thank you, Mr Chair, for giving the International Committee of the Red Cross … to address this important item. The rule of law encompasses judicial institutions and … the effectiveness of international humanitarian law (IHL), which governs such …
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