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The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary

… Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and … the continuity of the Movement and its humanitarian work. In this succinct commentary … of t heir Governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must …

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Emblem on the side of ICRC vehicle seen through a hole in a brick wall

Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law

… to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law Despite a global consensus supporting the …

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Human rights law

… International humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law are two …

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In Lima, Peru, a training exercise on the use of force and human rights includes a simulation of a suspect's street arrest.

IHL and Islamic Law

… The interplay between international humanitarian law (IHL) and Islamic law of war Islamic law …

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In Dhaka, Bangladesh, students and Islamic scholars discuss Islam and international humanitarian law, sharing insights and experiences.

Domestic law and IHL

… reports on the domestic implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Useful links IHL Databases ICRC …

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Flags fly at the Mont-Blanc bridge in Geneva, marking the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

Weapons and law enforcement operations

… force to maintain or restore public security, law and order in armed conflicts or other … enforcement officials is governed mainly by international human rights law and domestic … operations: Q&A Read more From the Humanitarian Law and Policy blog Weapons and …

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Training organized by the ICRC in Geneva, Switzerland for police and gendarmerie forces.

Humanitarian forensics

… forensic science would address an issue of humanitarian concern. Applying forensic … principles to humanitarian work.  The International Committee of the Red Cross … for the dead under international humanitarian law We remind states and other relevant actors …

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In Peru, relatives of individuals missing for 30 years ceremoniously bury 12 individuals whose remains have been found and identified.

Other bodies of law protecting persons affected by violence

… covers the reasons for war. Human rights law and refugee law can overlap with IHL. IHL and other legal regimes International humanitarian law and other legal regimes are …

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Two women who fled Nigeria and sought refuge in Chad speak with an ICRC employee about their living conditions in the refugee camp.

ICRC Library

… documentary reference on our organization and international humanitarian law. Our main resources ICRC library catalogue …

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Geneva, ICRC headquarters: Library and research service.

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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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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