“Yachay”– seventeenth annual regional human rights moot court competition
… A chance to take international humanitarian law out of the classroom and into the real …
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Artificial intelligence and humanitarianism at Chatham House event
… representatives from across academia, the humanitarian sector, government, civil society … panellists and audience considered how the international community can develop the … so that international humanitarian law and humanitarian concerns are part of the …
Care amid conflict: Stories of four Florence Nightingale Medal 2023 recipients
… these, some nurses display an exceptional humanitarian spirit , setting aside their own … former patients whose husband and mother-in-law her life and what it means to be a … How long have you been associated with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent were …
Nairobi: Senior military officers from over 60 countries meet to discuss laws of war
… in Nairobi at a high-level workshop on the laws of war and their application in military operations. The Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military … and armed conflicts, all presenting potential humanitarian crises. The current situation …
EVENT: Protecting Children During War in Cities
… relevant authorities, and those providing a humanitarian response for preventing and … Droege , Chief Legal Officer and Head of Law, ICRC Manuel Fontaine, Special Adviser, … unpack all the substance from this event! - International sign language interpretation was …
Pakistan: Book published on Islamic response to addressing sexual violence during war
… International humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL) include …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: Rising violence in the West Bank may have irreversible consequences for communities
… ICRC Geneva- The International Committee of the Red Cross … competent authority. Any use of force during law enforcement operations must be in … West Bank and Gaza. As a neutral, independent humanitarian organization, it promotes …
The critical importance of neutrality: A humanitarian perspective into a multipolar world
… Speech by Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President, International Committee of the Red Cross, 10th … to engage state representatives on key humanitarian issues. Two months ago, the ICRC … and engagement on international humanitarian law. Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, the …
A humanitarian perspective on military AI
… Senior Scientific and Policy Adviser, International Committee of the Red Cross … for a neutral, independent, and impartial humanitarian organisation, such as the … respect for international humanitarian law – the law of war. President Xi stated that …
Libya: ICRC Activities from January to June 2023
… In response to this situation, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) undertook a range of humanitarian activities in various parts of … awareness of international humanitarian law (IHL) among diverse audiences, including …
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