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Checklist: Domestic Implementation of International Humanitarian Law Prohibiting Sexual Violence

International humanitarian law (IHL) prohibits … ensure the provision of access to appropriate care for all victims/survivors without … treatment’; or ‘serious injury to body or health’. See, for example, ICTY, Prlić, Trial …

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The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Commentary

… The Fundamental Principles are the result of a century of … be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human … in re, suaviter in modo ,[10 ] it will be careful to avoid dogmatism. In publishing, …

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Emblem on the side of ICRC vehicle seen through a hole in a brick wall

ICRC digital tools for IHL promotion

… provides a number of digital tools for teaching and learning international humanitarian … to the needs of members of the armed forces Health care in danger healthcareindanger.org An ICRC …

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Leave a legacy to the ICRC: Welcome pack

In this booklet you can find out how your … of services, including disaster relief and health and social assistance programmes. The … central to the ICRC’s mandate (health care in danger, landmines, etc.) Public …

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Women & War and the issue of Sexual Violence

… On September 30, the International Committee of the Red Cross and … Schulte-Hillen, Sexual and Reproductive Health International Working Group Leader, … will also talk about women as farmers, healthcare workers, mediators and reconciliators. In

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ICRC policy on immigration detention

… Migration is a growing global phenomenon and many States … persons with mental disabilities and/or health conditions, and elderly people, should … including access to adequate medical care. They must be protected against all forms …

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The protection of the civilian population during sieges: what the law says

… The history of warfare is full of instances of sieges being used as a method of … whenever feasible. In particular, constant care must be taken to spare the civilian … satisfactory conditions of shelter, hygiene, health, safety (including from sexual and …

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Bringing IHL Home: Guidelines on the National Implementation of International Humanitarian Law

In December 2019, the 33rd International … Interior, Foreign Affairs, Education, Health and Information, as well as from the … emblems can be authorized to designate health-care providers protected under IHL. These …

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Topics, debates and disarmament

… Civilians are the main victims of IHL violations in today's … zones Works and installations containing dangerous forces From the International Review … Work together to stop cyber attacks on health … t/governments-work-together-stop-cyber-attacks-health-care Artificial intelligence and …

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Kuala Lumpur. 25th Asia-Pacific Roundtable with Alain Aeschlimann, Head of Operations for East Asia, South-East Asia and the Pacific.

Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024

… 2024 marks the Golden Jubilee of the International Committee of the Red Cross … KENYA WORKING TOWARDS STRENGTHENING PRISON HEALTH SYSTEM AND IMPROVING HEALTH CARE OF INMATES IN KENYA PRISON SERVICE In

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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.