Climate Change, Islam and IHL – ICRC Workshop Identifies Synergies
… focusing on the intersections between international humanitarian law (IHL) and Islamic perspectives, hosted by …
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“Lest the ghosts of Guernica keep haunting us…”
… Keynote speech by Nils Melzer, Director of International Law, Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy on the occasion of the …
“It’s time to elevate the laws of war to a political priority”
… obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law. Speech given by President Mirjana …
ICRC Health Response in Somalia
… FACTS & FIGURES JANUARY - JUNE 2022 The International Committee of the Red Cross … over 40 years of conflict response and humanitarian assistance. We are working in … sessions covering international humanitarian law (IHL) The ICRC helps people around the …
South Africa: Annual Regional Seminar on IHL hosted in South Africa
… 25-11-2022 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation and … on the Implementation of International Humanitarian Law in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean …
Request For Launching Framework Agreement for Power Generators
… Dear Madam, Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross … this tender. 4.3 It can be installed at open lawns and rooftops 4.4 Avoid the transfer of … an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for …
ICRC and Indonesian Armed Forces host workshop on laws of armed conflict for senior military officers from 85 countries
… 23-11-2022 Bali, Indonesia — The International Committee of the Red Cross … and views on the application of the law of armed conflict and human rights law in … complex and protracted with immense humanitarian consequences. SWIRMO provides a …
Indonesia: Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military Operations - SWIRMO
… the 15th edition of the Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military … with the tools necessary to integrate those laws into the most relevant aspects of their … SWIRMO seeks to ensure that international humanitarian law (IHL or the law of armed …
Philippines: ICRC leaders say invisible scars remain in conflict areas
… in populated areas, the leadership of the International Committee of the Red Cross … They also addressed relevant international humanitarian law and humanitarian issues in conjunction …
Milestone declaration brings hope that the immense suffering of civilians is no longer accepted as an inevitable by-product of warfare
… the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use … the protection of civilians and respect for international humanitarian law where it matters the most. The use of …
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