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 …
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Fifth Commonwealth Red Cross and Red Crescent Conference on IHL
… 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 …
Rules in War – A Thing of the Past?
… 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 …
Venezuela: ICRC in action from January to April 2018
… humanitarian law, the fight against terrorism, crime and security, and migration. …
International Criminal Justice: The Institutions
… crimes under domestic law and to deal with terrorism as a distinct crime. The tribunal …
“It’s time to elevate the laws of war to a political priority”
… an immediate policy objective. The counterterrorism narrative of recent decades has been …
Frequently asked questions on the rules of war
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 Interplay between IHL and IHRL
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 …
Prevention and Criminal Repression of Rape and Other Forms of Sexual Violence During Armed Conflicts
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 …
Nairobi: In the midst of COVID-19, our support to vulnerable groups remained a priority
… 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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