Indonesia: Asia Regional Conference on humanitarian negotiation and access
… Centre Nu ina Vid a Hutagalung, Counter Terrorism and Capacit Building Program, …
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International expert meeting report: The principle of proportionality
This report provides an account of the debates that took place during a meeting of international experts co-organized by the ICRC and Université Laval (Quebec) in June 2016 in Quebec. The subject …
Implementing IHL in West Africa
… include discussions on migration, counter-terrorism, weapons, internal displacement, and … Convention in ECOWAS 8 SESSION 2: IHL, Terrorism and Counter–Terrorism 11 SESSION 3: Migration 14 SESSION …
Jordan: Launch of the Professional Standards for Protection Work
… and the potential implications of the counter-terrorism legislation on the activities of …
Cities at war: “More sophisticated” understanding of urban conflict essential
… important but different debate about counter-terrorism. "There is also the need for us to …
Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: ICRC statement to the United Nations, ECOSOC HAS General Debate
… displaced people in urban settings; counter-terrorism measures; and navigating the nexus … of urban displacement. Secondly, counter-terrorism measures . Responsibility for … the community of States, including in counter-terrorism operations. The ICRC underscores the …
Counterterrorism, IHL and Humanitarian Action
… shared by the ICRC. Introduction to counterterrorism, IHL and humanitarian action The last decade has seen a surge in terrorism. In response, States have taken … it. While pursuing legitimate aims, counterterrorism measures can have a considerable …
Framework for access to education
… evidence on the impact of education on terrorism.58 Integration of P/CVE … (Nontrivial) Impact of Education on Domestic Terrorism”, Journal of Conflict Resolution, …
Making a case for humanitarian norms in a populist world
… value-for-money. The all-pervasive anti-terrorism discourse is one of our biggest …
Humanity at stake ? Humanitarian challenges and response in a complex and insecure world
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Tsinghua University Dear colleagues It's a pleasure to be addressing you today and a delight to be visiting …
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