21st course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and policy makers
… The ICRC's 21st course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and …
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Voluntary reports on the domestic implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL)
… reports on the domestic implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL), and many more are in the process of …
Webinar: New Technologies of Warfare and Challenges to International Humanitarian Law
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … on contemporary challenges to international humanitarian law (IHL). The second webinar in the series …
Counter-terrorism activities must respect protections afforded by international humanitarian law
… Committee Meeting on "Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism" As delivered by Mr. … and core objectives of international humanitarian law (IHL). The ICRC condemns acts of terrorism …
Impact of new technologies and weapons on international humanitarian law
… International humanitarian law, its applicability to new weapons, means … and autonomous weapon systems on international humanitarian law were among the …
2015 Advanced Seminar in International Humanitarian Law for University Lecturers
… Printed copies of the Casebook "How does law protect in war" Noam Lubell, Professor at … Institute, during a session on IHL and humanitarian principles Emanuela-Chiara … Institute, during a session on IHL and humanitarian principles Participants of the …
Guidelines for assessing the compatibility between national law and obligations under treaties of international humanitarian law
… Assessing national measures to implement international humanitarian law allows the authorities to verify which …
Ukraine: Amid mounting human cost, parties must uphold international humanitarian law
… Geneva (ICRC) – We are seeing a devastating humanitarian crisis unfold in Ukraine. Today, … Protocol are fully applicable in the international armed conflict taking place in … those rules are: International humanitarian law and the protection of civilians The ICRC …
Samoa co-hosts Pacific Islands round table on International Humanitarian Law
… International humanitarian law (IHL), also known as the law of armed … The Pacific also has an opportunity to show international leadership in issues of …
International humanitarian law course for practitioners in Brussels 2017 (in French)
… of Belgium, this immersive five-day course in international humanitarian law (IHL) is open to humanitarian …
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