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The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The Layha [Code of Conduct] For Mujahids

… exchange, provided that there will be no danger of his becoming an infidel again. 13. If … targets. In martyrdom attacks, much more care should be taken to prevent the deaths and … and companies’ issues. Chapter 10 – About health 61. The Health Commission of the Islamic …

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Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General

… IHL imposes obligations to take constant care to spare the civilian population and to … humanitarian considerations related to age, health, and other individual circumstances – … ‘positive’ obligations such as the constant care obligation, or the obligation to account …

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War crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and their source in international humanitarian law – Table

… suffering, or serious injury to body or health Wilfully causing great suffering or serious injury to body or health Art. 8 (2) (a) (iv) Extensive … property: Rule 38 of CIHL Study A. Special care must be taken in military operations to …

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Framework for access to education

… along school access roads presents another danger, and education providers and students … was for education, compared with 25% for the health sector (ibid.). 12 ICRC, Children in … guarantees. They must provide them with the care and aid that they require. In particular, …

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How does law protect in war?

… and human rights law is evident, as is the danger of protection for the victims … is exhausted.” “Treat the captives well, and care for them.” “Chang Yu: All the soldiers … to participate, i.e. during the conflict for health reasons and of course as soon as active …

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Third report on the EU guidelines on promoting compliance with IHL

… on the protection of civilians and medical care in 8 WORKING PARTY ON PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL … opportunity to highlight IHL issues. On the health front, the EU is the main negotiator of … EU also supported the ICRC’s Health Care in Danger initiative, which seeks to create a …

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IHL resources for media professionals

… is an armed conflict? The ICRC takes great care in analysing a situation of violence with … injury to the body or to mental or physical health. customary international humanitarian … injury, causing serious injury to body or health, unlawful deportation or transfer and …

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First to be Forgotten - Persons with Disability and Armed Conflict

… such as water, sanitation, food, shelter and health care may be disrupted as well as existing … where they need to be or to getaway from the danger. EZEQUIEL HEFFES: I absolutely agree and …

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Symposium on Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Humanitarian Action

… alleviate human suffering, protect life and health and uphold human dignity, especially … extensive international experience in Health Care, Retail, Consumer Package Goods and … worked as Head of ICRC’s Health Care in Danger Project, leading ICRC’s efforts at …

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Results of the historical symposium on the Fundamental Principles

… alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity during armed … for, for fear of losing support: there was a danger that being seen as too radical would … violations of the protected status of health care in conflicts around the world. She is a …

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