Strengthening compliance with international humanitarian law: The work of the ICRC and the Swiss government (2015-2019)
… Movement strategy and implementation plan on ‘Restoring Family Links’. The Council of Delegates also adopts …
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Results of the historical symposium on the Fundamental Principles
… the growth of the NGO’s systems have evolved, restoring hope to the people facing the …
Implementing IHL in West Africa
… support in its field of expertise including restoring family links, detention of migrants, and other …
Incapacitating chemical agents: Law enforcement, human rights law and policy perspectives
… applicants in this case were a group of 64 family members of hostages who died during the … of association and assembly; and the right to family and private life. For further …
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