… The second edition of the European Humanitarian Forum was held in Brussels, … in need wherever they are in the world). The International Committee of the Red Cross … issues relating to international humanitarian law (IHL) and our representatives shared their …
… Colombia (ICRC) – The humanitarian situation in Colombia worsened in … true in areas affected by the seven non-international armed conflicts and other … breaches of international humanitarian law and other humanitarian norms, such as …
… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross. … Conference. This comes at a time when global humanitarian needs are soaring due to multiple … with the international humanitarian law rules protecting water resources, related …
… Kyiv (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross delivered much-needed humanitarian assistance to Kostiantynivka and … to respect international humanitarian law, notably by allowing humanitarian aid in …
… armed actors fail to uphold IHL rules and humanitarian principles. In 2022, our field … country as a result of the seven ongoing non-international armed conflicts. Sadly, there was … compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL). Neutrality does not mean that the …
… Recommendations on the country's humanitarian situation. The reality of … conflicts Armed actors must give impartial humanitarian organizations access to their … development was the adoption of draft law no. 093 in 2019, which incorporated our …
… by armed conflict. It isn't easy. Every humanitarian worker can tell you a story of … enable us to champion states' compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL). Neutrality does not mean that the …
… It should be noted that IHL and other humanitarian norms safeguard health workers … conflicts and therefore covered by domestic law and international human rights law. **This refers …
… of times we take part in these strictly humanitarian operations, every time someone is … to security guarantees and respect for our humanitarian work. With these things in place, … independence and our appreciation for their humanitarian gesture. In 2023, we shall …
… cases, armed groups have informed various humanitarian organizations so that they can … where we are present and carrying out our humanitarian work. They are not, therefore, an … loved one or where they now are. More about 'Humanitarian Challenges 2023' Civilian …
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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.
