Weapons in outer space
… in Outer Space and the Protection Afforded by International Humanitarian … Constraints under International Law on Military Operations in … Outer space weapons and international humanitarian law Space systems have been …
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Protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict - Report
… Report drawn up by the Advisory Service on international humanitarian law of the International Committee of the Red …
Kenyatta University wins 20th edition of All Africa competition on IHL
… Kenyatta University students beat 6 other international teams to emerge winners at the All Africa Competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) hosted by the International …
National committees
… National Committees for the implementation of international humanitarian law (IHL) exist in many countries to advise …
Geneva Conventions 75th Anniversary: Reaffirm commitment to IHL and make it a political priority
… protocols, have become the cornerstone of international humanitarian law. The fact that all States freely and …
Gender and IHL
… account of these differences when applying international human law will result in better protection for all. … this in mind, practitioners of international humanitarian law seeking to understand and …
Dialogue with weapon bearers
… It is also they who can facilitate or hinder humanitarian action. The ICRC therefore … and exacerbated by behaviour contrary to international humanitarian law (IHL) and other bodies of law, our …
Pakistan: Launch of the DLP Forum marks 72 years of the Geneva Conventions and creates IHL discussion space
… of the Geneva Conventions on 12 August, the International Committee of the Red Cross … and the Research Society of International Law (RSIL) jointly launched the Diplomacy, Law … dialogue on issues related to international humanitarian law (IHL), diplomacy and policy. …
The Additional Protocols at 40: upholding humanity in today's conflicts
… cycle on Generating respect for the law . Historians, lawyers, military officers … diplomats will reflect on the link between humanitarianism and peace, the impact of the … the most widely ratified or acceded to international instruments, with 174 States …
Elements to render sanctions more effective – Factsheet
… by all parties to ensure greater respect for international humanitarian law. In particular th e following …
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