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Israel and the occupied territories: Deescalate now to prevent further human suffering

… With hostilities continuing unabated, the International Committee of the Red Cross … siege in place there is also no adequate humanitarian response currently possible. This … of the ICRC. Under international humanitarian law, the parties are obligated to spare …

News release

Israel and the occupied territories: War surgery team, new medical supplies arrive in Gaza amidst a deepening humanitarian crisis

… weapon contamination specialist are among ten International Committee of the Red Cross … purification supplies.  The arrival of new humanitarian personnel will increase the … in line with international humanitarian law. Sustained humanitarian access, and a …

News release

Women’s participation in international peace and security: From theory to practice

… given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. … are a shocking reminder of how rapidly humanitarian conditions can deteriorate.The … are protected and international humanitarian law is strictly adhered to, in particular in …

Statement

Support relationships in armed conflicts & ensuring respect for IHL

… in Armed Conflicts Initiative (SRI) for the International Committee of the Red Cross … better compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). SRI has been supported through a …

Article

Republic of Korea: Handong Global University wins the championship at the 15th IHL Moot Court Competition

… On 23 September 2023, the 15th International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition was held in …

Article

Bangladesh: Law students test their understanding of IHL at annual moot court

… Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition on international humanitarian law (IHL) held in Dhaka from 5–7 October 2023. …

Law and policy topic

Living in the shadow of armed violence

… Christ/ICRC What we do The delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross … to three main issues: the consequences in humanitarian terms of armed violence, the … and adoption of international humanitarian law, international human rights law and …

Law and policy topic

Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL

… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), together with the International Law Centre of Thammasat University’s Faculty … on facilitating discussions on international humanitarian law (IHL) and raise awareness …

Law and policy topic

Belgium: past and future of the Bruges colloquium on IHL.

… Since 1999, the Bruges Colloquium on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the annual rendez-vous of IHL …

Law and policy topic

EVENT: Protecting Civilians Against Digital Threats During Armed Conflict

… civilian populations, to disrupt medical and humanitarian relief efforts, or to undermine … trust in the latter. What limits does international humanitarian law set on such operations, and which legal …

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