The power of asking “How”: a key to understanding the development of IHL?
… "How does international humanitarian law (IHL) develop?" is a question, seemingly …
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Pakistan: The Humanitarian Podcast on Islam and IHL
… The second episode of "The Humanitarian Podcast" explores the degree of … principles and the modern principles of international humanitarian law (IHL) , offering insights into how Islamic …
The ICRC opens a new delegation for cyberspace in Luxembourg
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Ministry of … technology, policy, operating modalities, and law related to cyberspace. “We are very proud …
Top UN, ICRC leaders urge stepped up global support to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas
… of three UN entities and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … Nakamitsu, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief … respect for international humanitarian law, notably bycommitting signatory States to …
Allies, Partners and Proxies: An Introduction to Support Relationships in Armed Conflict
… ways to mitigate the risk of negative humanitarian consequences and enhance the … including through better respect for international humanitarian law. With this document, the ICRC seeks to …
The 2022 National IHL Competition in Israel
… annual edition of a National Competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Since then, the National IHL …
ICRC proposes digital red cross/crescent emblem to signal protection in cyberspace
… 03-11-2022 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … protected from any harm under international humanitarian law in times of armed conflict. Following …
Modern Warfare; Timeless Emblems: The Digital Emblem Project
… the vulnerability of the medical sector and humanitarian organizations to cyber … to investigate the idea of reflecting the internationally recognized distinctive red … protection under international humanitarian law (IHL) in cyberspace. What Is a Digital …
The Humanitarian Podcast: First episode focuses on safe access to health care in Pakistan
… The first episode of "The Humanitarian Podcast" breaks down the need for … Care in Danger (HCiD) initiative of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … care, its links to international humanitarian law (IHL) and the steps taken by the HCiD …
A gender perspective is critical to ensuring respect for International Humanitarian Law
… Statement of the International Committee of the Red Cross … Delivered by Alex Boivin, Head of Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy at the ICRC. Madame … under IHL is integrated into national law, military doctrine and training. We also …
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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.
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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.
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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.