… In the first three months of the year, the International Committee of the Red Cross … respect their obligations under international humanitarian law.” In Middle and Lower Shebelle, …
… the Bangkok regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been committed to addressing humanitarian challenges across South-East … respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) remains at the core of our mission. …
… 10-04-2025 Port Sudan (ICRC) —Today the International Committee of the Red Cross releases a report on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan, as the armed … the principles of international humanitarian law has contributed to this dire crisis, and a …
… that "Even Wars Have Limits" universal? The International Committee of the Red Cross … relationship between Africa and international humanitarian law, as reflected in traditional practices of …
… hospital Bernard Mevs, along with several humanitarian workers, has also been targeted. … In their ongoing response to this crisis, the International Committee of the Red Cross and … To ensure weapon bearers are aware of the law and the need to protect people, we: • …
… 1,071 BENEFICIARIES from 3 governorates INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN PEOPLE were trained in sessions … on risk awareness and safer behaviour, and LAW SESSIONS were conducted with 2,440 pieces …
… will participate in the Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Police … The 2025 edition will focus on the humanitarian considerations related to the … the ICRC maintains a continuous dialogue with law enforcement agencies conducting operations …
… operation in Asia. Useful information Humanitarian and relief organizations are … Our teams work to promote respect for international humanitarian law and to spread knowledge of weapon …
… key stakeholders to promote compliance with international humanitarian law, ensuring that clearance operations and …
… 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the International Committee of the Red Cross … put aside their differences and enable wider humanitarian access to communities in all … obligations under international humanitarian law. “The devastating earthquake and the …
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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.
