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Israel and the Occupied Territories - August 2022 Hostilities: Key Facts and Figures

… prevented Gaza's residents from accessing humanitarian services and limited supplies for … most urgent needs. √ Dialogue on Respect for International Humanitarian Law • Engaged the parties to the armed …

Report

Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - June 2022

… maintain contact with communities and deliver humanitarian aid, the ICRC and Kenya Red Cross … support for its work and raise awareness on international humanitarian law (IHL) and ensure its integration into …

Law and policy topic

Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00142 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Buckets 14L

… Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is … any requirements imposed by the applicable laws and/or by the manufacturers and/or … an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for …

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How humanitarian law applies to armed conflict and nuclear power plants

… forces have specific protections under international humanitarian law. Learn more. Is the ICRC concerned about …

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ICRC Director-General in Ukraine: Concern over nuclear plant situation and access to prisoners of war

… pleasure for me to address both Ukrainian and international media here in Kyiv today. I am in Ukraine to discuss the humanitarian situation with the authorities … areas may violate international humanitarian law, which prohibits indiscriminate and …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00141 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Collapsible Jerrycans 10L & 20L

… Dear Madam/Sir, The International Committee of the Red Cross is … Method of testing is drawn from ISO-2859-1 International Standards (table1: Sample size …

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Ethiopia: Facts and Figures January- June 2022

… In the first half of 2022, the humanitarian needs remained unfortunately … issues, including on the need to respect international humanitarian law . During this six-month period, we were …

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Malaysia: 19th national IHL moot court competition 2022

… with a local university to organize an International Humanitarian Law moot court competition where students …

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ICRC Explainer: What does International Law say about Universal Jurisdiction for War Crimes Committed in Non-International Armed Conflicts?

… crimes are so grave that they affect the international community as a whole, and that … ICRC EXPLAINER: WHAT DOES INTERNATIONAL LAW SAY ABOUT UNIVERSAL JURISDICTION FOR WAR … respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and repress serious …

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ICRC statement: "Any use of cluster munitions, anywhere, by anyone, must be condemned"

… Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … anywhere, by anyone, must be condemned. As a humanitarian, it is my duty to reiterate this … treaty rooted in international humanitarian law that protects civilians, remedies a …

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