Humanitarian perspectives on international security in times of mutating conflicts Geneva Centre for Peace and Security
… challenges like cybercrime and new forms of terrorism; 15 years ago, I was made head of a …
… challenges like cybercrime and new forms of terrorism; 15 years ago, I was made head of a …
… challenges, such as the implications of anti-terrorism legislation for humanitarian action, … speaking on the issue of IHL and counter-terrorism measures, drew attention to: the proliferation of counter-terrorism laws, such as those prohibiting …
… preoccupy us – whether military, counterterrorism, criminal, or inter-community … criminal law, national legislation, or counterterrorism legislation amongst others. … is key that political agendas, like fighting terrorism, can be brought in line with …
… humanitarian law, the fight against terrorism, crime and security, and migration. …
… crimes under domestic law and to deal with terrorism as a distinct crime. The tribunal …
… an immediate policy objective. The counterterrorism narrative of recent decades has been …
Even wars have rules. What does that mean? It means: You do not attack civilians. You limit as much as you can the impact of your warfare on women and children, as well as on other civilians. You …
The Advanced IHL Learning Series are addressed to lecturers and trainers who wish to update their knowledge of the latest developments and challenges in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other …
Rape and other forms of sexual violence cause physical and psychological harm to their victims (women, girls, men and boys) and have a direct impact on their families and communities. Rape and other …
… focused on IHL and Pepe Mark/ICRC This counterterrorism measures. This is an important topic … trend where often, legislation to address terrorism does not provide a space for …
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