Ethiopia Bulletin, January - December 2023
… In Ethiopia, the humanitarian needs in areas affected by armed … and training, we promoted respect for International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law by the …
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Frequently asked questions: International Humanitarian, Human Rights and Refugee Law in the context of armed conflict
… Standing Committee, a coordination group for humanitarian agencies, has produced a basic … as who is protected, under which branch of law, what type of acts are forbidden, and what … of armed conflict. It sets out the relevant international instruments and offers examples …
Evaluation report: The Contribution of Prevention Work to ICRC Protection of Civilians Engagement
… whether and how the prevention work of the International Committee of the Red Cross … increasing key actors' compliance with humanitarian law and that these activities add value by …
The ICRC appeals for 2.1 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2024
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … for 2.1 billion Swiss francs to help it bring humanitarian protection and assistance to … by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. and …
Armenia։ Facts and Figures - January to December 2023
… contamination to respond to the evolving humanitarian needs. We provided hospitals with … Serobyan/ICRC FACTS & FIGURES ARMENIA The International Committee of the Red Cross … of the international humanitarian law (IHL) and act as a neutral intermediary …
The interplay between international humanitarian law and international human rights law in situations of armed conflict
… 26-12-2007 Article, International Law Forum, University of Jerusalem, by Cordula … human rights law and international humanitarian law are traditionally two …
Philippines: Fulfilling our humanitarian mission in 2023
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … partners. For the full details of our 2023 humanitarian work, download our infographic: … respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) to protect all victims of armed …
North Kivu: Dozens of injured arrive in Goma during intense fighting
… 09-02-2024 Goma (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … isolated areas of Rutshuru and Masisi. Secure humanitarian access is essential if we are to … that under international humanitarian law, civilians must be protected and …
Protecting lives and alleviating suffering: Annual report on activities in Venezuela in 2023
… Throughout 2023, we carried out our humanitarian activities to protect and help … bearers to ensure that they know the rules of international humanitarian law, international We carried out economic …
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from October 7th to January 31st 2024
… on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross … its response in the West Bank to address the humanitarian consequences of an acute rise in … on Respect for International Humanitarian Law and Protection of Civilians Engaged the …
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