Launch of the Updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention
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Majority of millennials see catastrophic war as real possibility, and believe there should be limits
… next at 52 percent; increasing poverty and terrorism were next, both with 47 percent; and …
"The last time they saw her, she just had a fever"
A colleague's reflections from Ebola's epicentre Zawadi's sorrowful cry stabs me in the heart. I see her body bend and shrink as her breath seems to fight against her rage. Five unrecognizable human …
Mirjana Spoljaric: "We can elevate the protection of children in armed conflict as a political priority"
… to prisons, including as part of counter-terrorism measures. Children are punished for …
Protecting Civilians against Digital Threats ICRC’s Humanitarian Cyber Diplomacy in the “EU Bubble”
As digital technologies take center stage in contemporary armed conflicts, the Brussels Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) engages with key EU partners advocating for …
The Geneva Conventions are for all of us
… challenges of conflict, including counter-terrorism operations in armed conflict. IHL …
COVID-19 crisis is becoming a protection crisis
… non-state armed groups. Ensure that counter-terrorism measures and sanctions do not impede …
Humanitarian emergencies, international humanitarian law and security risk management in the Asia Pacific
… principle of humanity. This includes counter-terrorism operations in armed conflict, …
The ICRC engagement with armed groups: a humanitarian necessity
… well-being of their populations, these anti-terrorism measures have an adverse impact on …
Humanitarian and military dialogue : Engaging with militaries to protect civilians in conflict zones
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer at the Moscow International Security Conference, June 24, 2021 Excellencies, colleagues Thank you to the Ministry of Defense for the opportunity to address you: In the …
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