Sri Lanka: Our principles in action
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Speech by ICRC president: Conflict and migration from a humanitarian perspective
Speech given by Peter Maurer, p resident of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at a Novartis lecture in Basel, Switzerland. A World in disarray: Conflict and migration from a humanitarian …
Recent developments of the interplay between IHL and IHRL
The Advanced IHL Learning Series are addressed to lecturers and trainers who wish to be abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …
Incapacitating chemical agents: Law enforcement, human rights law and policy perspectives
… law enforcement, peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, and counter-insurgency operations? … circumstances, such as particular counter-terrorism situations, in which such weapons … using aggressive chemicals in the war against terrorism. There are circles in which, …
Legal provisions - Sexual violence in armed conflicts workshop
… (c) taking of hostages; (d) acts of terrorism; (e) outrages upon personal dignity, …
Frequently asked questions on ICRC’s work in Israel and the occupied territories
The recent hostilities in Israel and Gaza have had an immense impact on civilians. People have been killed, injured and taken hostage. Families have lost homes and loved ones. With no end in sight, …
Mexico: Challenges to international humanitarian law and humanitarian action
Speech given by Mr Peter Maurer, President of the ICR, UNAM Law Faculty (Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), Mexico City Check against delivery Speech given by Mr …
Somalia health news: Nearly 500,000 people received medical help in 2015
An overview of the ICRC's large health programmes in Somalia and examples of the help we were able to provide to nearly half a million people in 2015. NEWSLETTER gargaar ICRC Somalia delegation …
As local as possible, as international as necessary
This is the third of a series of Humanitarium events to explore localization in contemporary humanitarian action - a major policy discussion in the sector today following the Grand Bargain. The event …
Reaffirming the importance of integrated protection of civilians
… in modern warfare, IHL and challenges of terrorism or the law of armed conflict at sea … extremism, and possibly, even in counterterrorism. Describing the concept of …
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