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International Conference

… The International Conference is a unique forum bringing together the world’s largest humanitarian network and nearly every … strengthening of international humanitarian law and its implementation, the strengthening …

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Foundation for the ICRC

… in 1931 to help the ICRC fulfil its vital humanitarian mission in both peacetime and … the ICRC continues to act as the guardian of international humanitarian law (IHL), protecting and assisting …

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Makamba province. ICRC restoring family links program. A family reunited. Juliana AMADOR MESA/ICRC

The members of the International Committee of the Red Cross

… Ambassador and Head of the United Nations and International Organisations Division, where … Philosophy, Economics and International Law at the Universities of Basel and Geneva … the past 30 years: development economics, humanitarian action and international trade.  …

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Techplomacy

… and other digital dilemmas in conflict. Humanitarian action in the digital sphere The … of these tools is often unclear. What the law says about new technologies Cyber attacks, … having been targeted in recent years. The International Committee of the Red Cross …

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Two military officers survey tech terms before them.

Criminal repression of IHL violations

… When violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) occur, states are under an …

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Strengthening IHL project

… pursuant to Resolutions 1 and 2 of the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and … Strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law: The work of the ICRC and the Swiss …

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How we work with National Societies

… Societies around the world and with their International Federation to ensure a … coordinated and rapid response to the humanitarian impacts of conflict, violence or … response promoting international humanitarian law and the Movement’s Fundamental Principles …

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The ICRC supplies electronic and logistic gear to the Egyptian Red Crescent, enabling Sudanese arrivals to keep in touch with their families.

Dialogue with weapon bearers

… It is also they who can facilitate or hinder humanitarian action. The ICRC therefore … forces at all levels are aware of and apply international humanitarian law and international human rights law in …

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An ICRC staff member in dialogue with an individual about the principles of international humanitarian law.

Learning and teaching IHL

… The ICRC supports the teaching of humanitarian law and principles, promoting respect for the … and opinion-leaders. Highlights IHL App 2.0: International humanitarian law and more in …

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The winners of the 2019 edition of the Zimbabwe National IHL Moot Court Competition organized by the ICRC and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ).

Protected persons: Internally displaced persons

… and policies Internally Displaced Persons and International Humanitarian Law Movement Policy on Internal Displacement …

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Civilians leaving their neighborhood during fighting in Mosul, Iran.

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ICRC library

Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.

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IHL treaties

International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.

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Customary IHL

Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.

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