Ukraine: DNA and Dignity for the Deceased
… line with professional standards as well as international humanitarian law. Eventually, human remains that have been …
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Decades of waiting: Supporting families of the missing in Azerbaijan
… is my loved one?” Since the early 1990s, the International Committee of the Red Cross … Baku delegation has been engaged in this humanitarian mission since 1992. What began as … in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. While our operational presence is coming …
China: Experts call for international cooperation to regulate the use of AI in armed conflict
… On July 4, 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross … States, as well as representatives from humanitarian organizations and government … obligations under international humanitarian law (IHL). For humanitarian actors, the …
Gaza: ICRC staff member wounded by a stray bullet while on duty at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah
… to reach those who depend on their support. International humanitarian law requires respecting and protecting medical …
Tagalog book on intersections between IHL and Islamic jurisprudence launched
… International humanitarian law, also known as the rules of war, aims to … Armadong Labanan sa Islam (“Introduction to International Humanitarian Law in Islam”) was …
Sri Lanka: The ICRC hosts the 2nd National Conference for Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka
… – 27 June 2025 in Colombo. Facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross … Sri Lanka. The conference provided a neutral humanitarian space for families of missing … conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. It is based …
The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law
… delivered by the Director General for International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of the Republic of Slovenia, … commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL) . They called upon the High …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC alarmed by intensification of Gaza hostilities amid decimated healthcare system
… 02-07-2025 Gaza (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … families are not separated. International humanitarian law protects all civilians, whether they leave …
International Humanitarian Law Bibliography
… The ICRC International Humanitarian Law Bibliography lists references to publications in English and French on international humanitarian law. The …
Mongolia: Promoting Humanitarian Principles at Khaan Quest 2025
… in Mongolia to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law From 13 to 20 June 2025, the International …
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