The ICRC biometrics policy
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has long been using biometrics to support the implementation of its mandate in limited use cases, for example in respect to forensics and the …
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Universal jurisdiction is key to ensuring serious violations of IHL are prevented, investigated, or repressed
Statement to UN General Assembly Sixth Committee Meeting on "the scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction" As delivered by Mr. Christopher Harland, Deputy Permanent Observer …
Military needs can never justify using inhumane or indiscriminate weapons
Statement to UN General Assembly First Committee: General debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items Full statement. Abridged version delivered by Mr. Robert Mardini, Permanent …
Rules of IHL are not just suggestions: Senior minister of state
This year marks 70 years since the four Geneva Conventions were universally adopted by States as a reflection of their shared values and ethics in 1949. On 25 September 2019, the Singapore Red Cross …
IHL course for humanitarian practitioners and policy-makers in Geneva – 21-24 October 2019
Is this training for you? Are you working with an international or local organization dealing with humanitarian issues on a daily basis? Are you working in a situation of armed conflict and/or …
Humanitarian emergencies, international humanitarian law and security risk management in the Asia Pacific
Mr. Chairman, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be back at the Xiangshan Forum this year and to have the opportunity to address again this distinguished audience. My thanks …
EWIPA: ICRC statement on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
OPEN SESSION OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS AGAINST USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS IN POPULATED AREAS International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Statement Delivered …
ICRC statement on women, peace and security
ICRC Statement during the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) open session to celebrate UNSC Res 1325 International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Statement Delivered by Mr. Valery MBAOH NANA …
Success of nuclear explosion video shows people care about potential of massive destruction
22-10-2019 Geneva (ICRC) – A nuclear bomb hasn’t been detonated in war in nearly 75 years, but increasing international tensions and 6 million views on a week-old video show how relevant the issue …
Displacement spike in Burkina Faso shows need for Kampala Convention on its 10th anniversary
23-10-2019 Dakar (ICRC) – This year Burkina Faso hits record levels of people forced from their homes by violence while exactly ten years ago member States of the African Union became the first in …
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