Strengthening compliance with IHL: Meeting with a group of States, April 2013
… Discussion on Strengthening Compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Functions of a possible IHL …
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Falklands / Malvinas: The ICRC’s role, 30 years on
… reminding them of their obligations during international armed conflicts, under the four … armed forces in order to deal with any humanitarian problems arising in connection … to comply with international humanitarian law. For instance, both parties invited the …
Conventional weapons
… International humanitarian law bans or restricts certain types of … or "CCW") is based on the general rules of international humanitarian law that prohibit …
Weapons
… International humanitarian law contains basic principles and rules … use of certain weapons. From the beginning, international humanitarian law (IHL) has …
Review of new weapons
… methods of warfare they use, by the rules of international Parties to an armed conflict are … they use, by the rules of international humanitarian law. When developing or acquiring new weapons, …
Guiding Principles for the Domestic Implementation of a Comprehensive System of Protection for Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups
… forces or armed groups. ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ____________________________________ XVI …
Missing persons and international humanitarian law
… ongoing uncertainty and are unable to grieve. International humanitarian law and human rights law require parties to a …
Civilians protected under international humanitarian law
… armed conflict is therefore a cornerstone of international humanitarian law. This protection extends to their public …
Children protected under international humanitarian law
… conflicts. Despite the protection provided by law, they continue to be recruited by armed … in war benefit from the general protection of international humanitarian law as civilians or combatants. …
Persons protected under IHL
… International humanitarian law protects a wide range of people and … that followed thereby creating the body of international humanitarian law that exists …
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