2019 ICRC report on IHL and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts
… by NSAGs ; and detention by NSAGs . Terrorism, counterterrorism measures, and IHL The applicability of IHL to fighting ‘terrorism’ and NSAGs designated as terrorists; …
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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, …
How international law applies to the use of information and communications technologies by States
Statement given by Tilman Rodenhauser, ICRC’s legal advisor, at the Fourth substantive meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications …
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 …
Children and armed conflict & violence against children
25th session, Human Rights Council The ICRC would like to address the impact of armed conflict on children's access to education and the specific measures that can be taken to improve the protection …
Third report on the EU guidelines on promoting compliance with IHL
… UNGA 74 high-level side event on ‘UN counter-terrorism frameworks and sanctions regimes – … how to ensure compatibility between counter-terrorism measures, sanctions and principled … to discuss the impact of global counter-terrorism measures and existing sanction …
The equation is evident: Respect for IHL equals reduced human suffering
… back of protections in the name of 'fighting terrorism' or other, often elusive, enemies; …
ICRC and Parliaments: the fruitful collaboration with the Inter-Parliamentary Union
… 62 Part 3: A topic-based approach 65 IHL and terrorism 66 Rape and other forms of sexual … today’s armed conflicts, ranging from acts of terrorism to sexual violence and from the use … availability of weapons, the spread of terrorism, and the growing number of …
A statement from Robert Mardini, the director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, after his visit to Israel and occupied Palestinian territory this week
I visited Gaza yesterday, and the south of Israel today. The trauma in this region grows after each new round of hostilities. People remain wary of what's to come. What people shared with me is a …
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