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Evaluation of the integration of thematics into ICRC field operations

… Evaluation report – FINAL Commissioned by International Committee of the Red Cross … to these specific vulnerabilities or key humanitarian concerns. These thematics, … their links with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) clear.32 Many key informants noted …

Report

The Paul Reuter Prize for international humanitarian law 2024 – Call for applications

…   The Foundation for the International Committee of the Red Cross … the 13th Paul Reuter Prize for international humanitarian law. The Paul Reuter Prize of 5,000 Swiss …

Event

ICRC and Amani Africa Launch a Policy Brief on Safeguarding the Humanitarian Space in Africa: Analysis of Current State of Affairs and Policy Recommendations

… Across Africa, a humanitarian crisis unfolds. Spiraling … among member states. Finally, the international community holds the key to … commitment to international humanitarian law, and holding violators accountable. …

Publication

Bangladesh: Challenges, achievements and our impact in 2023

… Dignified management of the dead: Under our humanitarian forensics initiative, we helped … in managing human remains according to internationally-recognized best practices and … and armed forces, political parties and law enforcement agencies to identify and …

Venezuela: ICRC delegation in Caracas to cover Caribbean countries from 2024

… are most vulnerable. Previously the ICRC's humanitarian activities in these countries … countries, the ICRC will continue promoting international humanitarian law and other applicable international laws, …

News release

Pakistan: Law students explore IHL and naval warfare at 15th Henry Dunant Moot Court

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … Moot Court competition on international humanitarian law (IHL) in Islamabad in September. The …

Article

Mozambique: 2023 in pictures

… is one of the hardest-hit towns, facing a humanitarian crisis due to the destruction of … water supply systems. ICRC Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) We engage with the Mozambican …

Venezuela: ICRC delegation in Caracas to cover Caribbean countries from 2024

… are most vulnerable. Previously the ICRC's humanitarian activities in these countries … countries, the ICRC will continue promoting international humanitarian law and other applicable international laws, …

News release

Sudan: Desperate people search for loved ones as hundreds of thousands flee Wad Madani

… since fighting broke out last Friday. The International Committee of the Red Cross … access to all areas affected by fighting as humanitarian needs soar. Eight months into the … the principles of international humanitarian law. Supplied surgical and other medical items …

News release

Digitalization of armed conflict brings new threats for civilians

… A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … to function. Digital technology is used by humanitarian organizations and governments to … conflict, in violation of IHL or human rights law, or that is otherwise likely to have …

Statement

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International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.

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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.