Education in crisis
With more people on the move than ever before, conflicts lasting years and chronic violence on the rise in many areas, millions of children are deprived of even a basic education. From the sprawling …
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Expert Meeting: Autonomous Weapon Systems, Technical, Military, Legal and Humanitarian Aspects
he ICRC convened an international expert meeting on autonomous weapon systems from 26 to 28 March 2014. It brought together government experts from 21 States and 13 individual experts, including …
Iraq: Activity report 2016
Millions of people throughout Iraq continue to suffer the consequences of armed conflict and the lingering effects of past violence. Tens of thousands of people were killed or injured. Since 2014, …
Indirect Fire : A technical analysis of the employment, accuracy and effects of indirect-fire artillery weapons
The purpose of this report is to provide background information on the technical characteristics of indirect-fire weapon systems, examine how and when they are employed, address and explain issues …
Translating the Kampala Convention into Practice
Millions of people have been displaced within their own countries by armed conflict or violence. Addressing their needs and providing durable solutions to their plight is the primary responsibility …
Sri Lanka: A son missing, a family in turmoil
When Punchibanda watched his son leave to join the army in 1995, he could not have imagined the heartache he would have to endure five years later. In 2000, he and his wife were informed that their …
"How does law protect in war?" website has a new look
Our website " How does law protect in war ?" has an improved look and feel, with over 300 real life case studies to explore. > Watch this video to see exactly what's changed and how you can make the …
Conference on Disarmament, 110th anniversary of the Second Hague Conference - Statement by the ICRC
Informal Plenary of the Conference on Disarmament dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Second Hague Conference, Geneva. Speech by Christine Beerli, Vice President of the ICRC. The essential …
Iraq: The ICRC steps up its humanitarian response around Mosul
Baghdad (ICRC) – As fighting intensifies around the Iraqi city of Mosul, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is increasing its presence in the field in order to respond swiftly to new …
Time to Act: Stopping Violence, Safeguarding Health Care
What can we do to prevent attacks against patients, health workers, hospitals and ambulances? This flyer outlines the recommendations of the Health Care in Danger initiative. It is aimed at States, …
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