… organizations including those working in the humanitarian field. In further solidifying … was received by Daniel O'Malley Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross … was formed in January 2023 to help interpret laws for the Muslim faithful in the country on …
… on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian consequences linked to … of Mozambique ICRC Promoting compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) • Provided legal advice to …
… Level Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of … is able to adequately respond to the massive humanitarian needs a nuclear catastrophe would … and principles of International Humanitarian Law. Moreover, any use of nuclear weapons …
… population movements are taking place, the International Committee of the Red Cross … calls on authorities to respect international humanitarian law and other applicable law. Any safe passage …
… of specialized medical care. Teams from the International Committee of the Red Cross … obligation of all parties under international humanitarian law to ensure that the wounded and sick …
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law (IHL) and universal humanitarian …
… intersection between Buddhist teachings and international humanitarian law (IHL) has been published today as a joint …
… today’s escalation of hostilities, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is extremely concerned about the humanitarian impact on civilians in the coming … obligations under international humanitarian law. "We are ready to respond to any increased …
… over the long run. Collectively – States, international organizations and civil society … well planned and adequately resourced humanitarian and development response. We urge … goals of the Convention, both through law and policy, and through our work on the …
… civilian property as they should do under International Humanitarian Law . From Syria to Yemen, Gaza to Iraq, Sudan …
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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.
International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.
Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.
