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Autonomous weapons: The ICRC calls on states to take steps towards treaty negotiations

… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … a backdrop of growing concerns over the humanitarian risks posed by the unfettered … compliance with international humanitarian law   for that reason – and, in the ICRC's …

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ICRC-MRCS Social Media Contest 2022

… A Social Media Contest co-organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross … day/ issue for MRCS/ RCRC o MRCS’s 75-year humanitarian journey (in 2023) o International humanitarian law (IHL) *Entry (**one in PDF format and one …

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Statement by Peter Maurer to the 10th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

… humanity . Their use would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences, capable of … to assist the dying and injured. The International Movement of the Red Cross and … in accordance with international humanitarian law . Any use of, or threat to use, nuclear …

Statement

Nuclear disarmament is a common responsibility and an urgent humanitarian imperative

International Committee of the Red Cross … humanity. Their use would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences, capable of … in accordance with international humanitarian law. Any use of, or threat to use, nuclear …

Statement

Olenivka penal facility: Prisoners of war and ICRC's role

… many questions about the ICRC's role in the international armed conflict between Russia … sites where PoWs are held, guided by our humanitarian commitment and our mandate under … with PoWs under international humanitarian law (IHL) and the Third Geneva Convention. We …

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UAE: The ICRC Signs Headquarters Agreement with the UAE Government

… Dubai, 06 July 2022 – The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … in the country. “The UAE is an important humanitarian actor and a key partner for the … respect for international humanitarian law. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the …

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Asia Pacific Media Summit: War Reporting: Navigating an ethical minefield

… of journalists risking it all to spotlight humanitarian crises, and the many ethical … below. Register here About the ICRC The International Committee of the Red Cross … over the world to increase knowledge of the laws of war and how they apply (international

Event

ICRC statement on reports of attack in Olenivka

… 29-07-2022 Geneva (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross is … are held, are protected under international humanitarian law. They are no longer part of the fight and …

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The use of ICTs in armed conflicts poses a real risk of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure

… ICRC statement on International Law in the Third Session of the Open-Ended … report, in particular on international humanitarian law. Focused, non-politicized, …

Statement

Bangladesh: 13th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2022 — Call for Registration

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … to or equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) or Master's in law (LL.M.). … to participate in the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition …

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