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Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

… comprehensive legal frameworks compliant with international human rights rules and standards on the use of force in law enforcement. With a view to preventing and mitigating the humanitarian consequences of the use of force …

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Interactive dialogue on internally displaced persons

… its mandate and sphere of competence. At the international level, significant progress has … committed to active cooperation with relevant humanitarian actors, giving priority to those … compliance with international humanitarian law, including the rules designed to prevent …

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Special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

… 26th session, Human Rights Council The International Committee of the Red Cross … rules and standards on the use of force in law enforcement. With a view to preventing and mitigating the humanitarian consequences of the use of force …

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ICRC president calls for action on sexual violence in conflict

… issues that my organisation – the International Committee of the Red Cross – … help victims of war and violence. We use the law and we address vulnerabilities and … and absolutely prohibited under international humanitarian law. It can amount to torture and …

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Internally displaced persons

… its mandate and sphere of competence. At the international level, significant progress has … committed to active cooperation with relevant humanitarian actors, giving priority to those … compliance with international humanitarian law, including the rules designed to prevent …

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Violence against women

… Violence against women in war – a major humanitarian concern In the Central African … to respect and uphold their obligations under international law. Better implementation of and compliance …

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Interactive dialogue on violence against women

… 26th session, Human Rights Council The International Committee of the Red Cross … Violence against women in war – a major humanitarian concern In the Central African … uphold their obligations under international law. Better implementation of and compliance …

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Eritrea: Facts and Figures 2013

… active in the country to contribute its humanitarian role in alleviating the problems … ICRC continued its effort in promoting the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) by maintaining its contact with the …

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Role of domestic jurisdictions in the implementation of IHL - law and practice

… Since the establishment of ad hoc international criminal tribunals and the … international crimes, including international humanitarian law (IHL) violations. The considerable …

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Internet in bello: International humanitarian law and cyber operations

… the applicability and application of international humanitarian law rules on the conduct of hostilities to …

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