Strengthening Respect for IHL: Building on Commonalities with Islamic Law
… has happened to their missing loved ones, health facilities destroyed with no medical care available, or children killed or maimed by …
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Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, 2015
… staff members in order to fulfil the duty of care to our staff and to ensure the continuity … dangers posed by these weapons to life and health, and to the integrity of the Convention. …
Humanitarian impacts and risks of use of nuclear weapons
… effects of the nuclear explosions on human health, the environment and medical … since. In a major 1987 report, the World Health Organization (WHO) summarized existing … activities, trade, communications, health-care facilities and schools. [10] No state or …
Afghanistan: Despite the challenges we remained committed in 2017
… insecurity and an increase in attacks on health facilities and humanitarian aid workers. … conflict. We provide basic aid and medical care, improve their access to water and … The ARCS focal point for the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) project participated in the HCiD …
ICRC operational response to COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific
… Unprecedented stress on the most advanced health-care systems. Extreme strain on major economies … national and international actors, the danger can be averted. To contain the spread of …
Experts' workshop report on IHL and Islamic Law in contemporary armed conflicts
… the conduct of hostilities; protection for health-care personnel and facilities; detention during … limit the effects of war and to minimize the danger to civilians and prevent the destruction …
Frequently asked questions: ICRC’s work in Israel and the occupied territories
… assisting with forensic equipment and mental health support as part of long-standing … civilians and civilian objects against the danger of hostilities? The IHL principles and … the conduct of military operations constant care must be taken to spare the civilian …
20 years after the historic treaty on landmines, we cannot afford to lose momentum.
… 2025 commitments; and Victims can access the care, rehabilitation and socio-economic … and electrical facilities, hospitals and health services. Given the enormous costs for …
ICRC digital tools for IHL promotion
… to the needs of members of the armed forces Health care in danger healthcareindanger.org An ICRC …
Sudan: 2023 Facts and Figures
… Law (IHL), supporting hospitals and health facilities with equipment and supplies, … of war. • Broadcasted a set of HCiD (Health Care in Danger) radio spots on Omdurman National Radio …
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