National Committees and Similar Entities on International Humanitarian Law: Guidelines for Success
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25th Course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for Humanitarian Professionals and Policy Makers
… What are the international law and standards applicable during armed … Cross (ICRC), this Course on international humanitarian law (IHL) is specifically …
21st course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and policy makers
… The ICRC's 21st course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and …
The 6th National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law
… 17-10-2025 Amman – The International Committee of the Red Cross … Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL)”, on Monday and Tuesday, 27th and …
SWIRMO: Building International Humanitarian Law into Military Planning and Operational Practices
… The 17th meeting of Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military … platform to discuss and promote international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC works to promote knowledge …
Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law
… to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law Despite a global consensus supporting the …
Arms Transfer Decisions: Applying International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law Criteria ‒ a Practical Guide
… transfer decisions subject to respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law. …
43rd Round Table on Current Issues of International Humanitarian Law
… From 9 September to 7 October 2020, the International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) and the International Committee of …
15th Annual All Africa Moot Competition in International Humanitarian Law
… The 15th Annual All Africa Moot Competition in International Humanitarian Law took place in Arusha, Tanzania from 14-22 …
Philippines: 2025 Asia and Pacific Regional Conference on International Humanitarian Law
… in Manila, themed “Galvanising Commitment to International Humanitarian Law: Challenges and Opportunities in the Asia …
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