Evidence Innovation Education Flyer
This event will bring together members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement with external partners in support of the idea that education on international humanitarian law, …
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Evidence Innovation Education Leaflet
This event will bring together members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement with external partners in support of the idea that education on international humanitarian law, …
MILITARY TRAINING IN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW: HOW IHL CAN INFLUENCE CONDUCT IN WAR
This report examines how training in IHL and related norms of restraint (collectively labelled as “IHL norms” in this report) can shape combatant attitudes and, ultimately, military conduct. The …
Lebanon: ICRC deploys surgical team amid escalating humanitarian crisis
16-10-2024 Beirut (ICRC) – A specialized surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) experienced in war injuries has been deployed to a hospital in southern Beirut to offer …
Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate
15-10-2024 Dakar (ICRC) – Admissions of severely malnourished children in health facilities supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in north-east Nigeria have increased by …
The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care and Surgical Learning Hub
Enhancing Surgical Care in Conflict Settings NEWS, EVENTS, AND UPCOMING TRAININGS The Surgical Learning Hub (SLH) and The Global Network for Weapon-Wounded Care will be showcased at the Humanitarian …
Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity
ICRC statement at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Crimes Against Humanity. Chair, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) welcomes the …
Joint Press Release: AU-ICRC Roundtable Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Conduct and Discipline in Peace Support Operations
14-10-2024 The African Union (AU) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) through the African Union Compliance and Accountability Framework (AUCF) project, convened the 7th Roundtable …
Nigeria: Overcoming mental health challenges in the face of crisis
Responding to a crisis can be overwhelming, often triggering a wide range of emotions and mental health challenges, such as anger, grief, anxiety, insomnia, and heightened stress. “We shed tears …
Syria: Between Borders and Displacement... Zakieh's Steps in Search of Safety
Since the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon began, thousands of people have crossed into Syria through border crossings in Rural Damascus, Homs, and Tartus. Many arrived carrying what they can, …
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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.