Belgium: International Humanitarian Law workshop for journalists
… The Brussels Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross … organized a workshop on International Humanitarian Law (IH) for Belgian journalists. In today's …
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Focus on cyber operations that cause physical damage is not enough
… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … populations, including medical services and humanitarian relief. Against this background, … discussions on the limits that international law, and in particular international …
IHL contributes to the prevention of an arms race in outer space
… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … but are constrained by existing international law, is critical to fulfilling the GGE's … treaties on outer space, and international humanitarian law (IHL), as well as …
ICRC Activities in Jordan: Facts & Figures 2023
… Red Crescent Society but also a spectrum of humanitarian, political, and operational … Our dedication to upholding and promoting international humanitarian law has been unwavering. Through meticulous …
DR Congo: Civilians in the firing line as use of heavy weapons signals alarming new phase of armed conflict in the east
… one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises, Robert Mardini, director general of the International Committee of the Red Cross … Mr Mardini. Under international humanitarian law, parties to a conflict have a …
The 22nd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities
… in the use of force bringing serious humanitarian risks of harm for people affected … combatants – challenges for compliance with international law, including IHL, and fundamental ethical …
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric: “The immense destruction and despair should not let us forget that wars have rules”
… As flagrant violations of international humanitarian law regularly occur, Mirjana Spoljaric asserts …
Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2023
… In 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross … in relation to conflict, as well as providing humanitarian protection and supporting people … As the guardian of international humanitarian law (IHL), we conducted training sessions and …
Cornelio Sommaruga, President of the ICRC 1987–1999
… Cornelio Sommaruga, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross from … and armed violence, as it responded to the humanitarian consequences of the Gulf War and … strengthening international humanitarian law to better protect them while defending …
Russia-Ukraine: Overview of the ICRC’s response two years after the escalation of the armed conflict
… in Donetsk and Luhansk with important humanitarian consequences including people … or missing. Since 24 February 2022, the International Committee of the Red Cross … compliance with international humanitarian law is another essential part of our response, …
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