ICRC launches 2024-2027 institutional strategy
… and escalating armed conflicts worldwide, the International Committee of the Red Cross … fulfill their obligations under international humanitarian law (IHL). "The ICRC was born on a battlefield …
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ICRC Strategy 2024-2027: A compass for action for the next four years
… The International Committee of the Red Cross' new … to respond to an ever-increasing number of humanitarian challenges. The global … to firmly uphold international humanitarian law in dialogue with states and non-state …
‘Broken Cities’: 35,000 layered photos of war-ravaged buildings expose the hidden costs of urban conflict in first-of-its kind photogrammetric project
… This powerful digital experience from the International Committee of the Red Cross takes … is undeniable. Yet, efforts to address the humanitarian consequences have fallen short. … of respecting international humanitarian law and to avoiding the use of heavy explosive …
ICRC trains future EU diplomats building stronger support for IHL
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … offering an introduction to International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and humanitarian operations. The …
The international community must restore a vision of disarmament and arms control
… A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … controlled arms flow can lead to grim humanitarian consequences – people killed, … to violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. It may jeopardize access …
We call on States to stop turning a blind eye to the participation of civilian hackers in armed conflict
… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … in focused discussions on how international law applies in the use of ICTs. This includes international humanitarian law. The ICRC shares the concern …
Law and Policy
… International humanitarian law is a set of rules that seek to limit the … Limiting the effects of armed conflict International humanitarian law is a set of …
Geneva Conventions and the law
… International humanitarian law is based on treaties, in particular the … and their Additional Protocols are international treaties that contain the most …
About the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
… a neutral, independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for … As long as conflicts remain a reality, international humanitarian law serves to limit human suffering and …
The ICRC and data protection
… conditions such as armed conflicts and other humanitarian emergencies, is an essential … affords people protections in accordance with international standards. It includes the ICRC … articles From the blog From the Humanitarian Law and Policy blog Hacking humanitarians: …
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