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War in cities: Addressing the humanitarian challenges

  On 1 December 2016, 17.30-19:00, the ICRC will officially launch the new Research and Debate Cycle on "War in Cities". On the occasion of the Universal Meeting of the IHL National Committees, the …

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG)

International launch of Standards for Casualty Recording: Putting principles into practice

Powered by Eventbrite On Wednesday 23rd November 2016, 17:00-18:30, the ICRC  and Every Casualty Worldwide will launch the first internationally produced Standards for Casualty Recording at the …

Humanitarium

Refugees, migrants and displaced persons – join the discussion

With millions on the move, the world must do better. But how? A diverse panel of leading experts will be discussing forced displacement and the refugee crisis at SOAS University of London on 7 …

MacMillan Hall, Senate House Building

Translating IHL into military operations

On 4 October 2016, the ICRC hosted a conference at the Humanitarium to discuss how military commanders can ensure their operations remain within the confines of international humanitarian law (IHL). …

Humanitarium

Switzerland: Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military Operations – SWIRMO

Over 90 high ranking officers from 71 countries will be in Lucerne from 26 September to 1st October for a workshop on international rules governing military operations. This senior workshop, …

Lucerne, Switzerland

Vulnerabilities and Protection of Migrants

A Conference co-organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS). Migration is a global phenomenon. Worldwide, the number …

Course in international humanitarian law for humanitarian professionals and policymakers

The ICRC's 20th course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and policy makers is designed to acquaint participants with the international rules, principles and …

Lake Naivasha Country Club, Naivasha, Kenya

Paralympic Games: The ICRC at the House of Switzerland

The ICRC's work on Physical Rehabilitation is part of the agenda of the House of Switzerland in Rio de Janeiro. There will be a photo exhibition, talks and video presentation from 9 to 18 September. …

House of Switzerland, Rio de Janeiro

Clarifying the Fate of Missing Persons

Powered by Eventbrite On 30 August 2016, 12.00-14.00, the ICRC will host a panel on ''Clarifying the fate of missing persons: challenges in international humanitarian law and international human …

Exhibition: From Seeds of Destruction to Fields of Recovery

This striking exhibition showcases the devastating humanitarian toll exacted by landmines, unexploded cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) – weapons that remain a malign …