Saudi Arabia: Diplomats attend course on International Humanitarian Law
… entities are attending a course on international humanitarian law (IHL) delivered by the International …
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Republic of Korea: MoU with Ewha Womans University Law School to focus on IHL
… The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Ewha Womans University Law School have signed a Memorandum of … cooperation in the area of international humanitarian law (IHL) promotion in the …
Statement by ICRC president upon ending 5-day visit to Syria
… blind us to the suffering arising out of the humanitarian emergency in north-eastern Syria … have committed, outside the boundaries of the law. We call for States to show this courage. … To ensure more resources to allow sufficient humanitarian assistance. And to resist the …
Somalia: Scores of people bear brunt of protracted conflict and climatic shocks
… over 35 years of conflict response and humanitarian relief. This has included visits … visits places of detention, and promotes international HIGHLIGHTS: Over 461,000 people … from hygiene promotion humanitarian law (IHL) among authorities and actors. …
Jordan: Facts and figures, January to December 2018
… In 2018, the International Committee of the Red Cross … persons, promoting respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) and supporting health care providers …
23rd course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and policy makers
… The ICRC's 23rd course in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for humanitarian professionals and …
Supporting the future of Syria and the region
… recover from years of conflict. In terms of humanitarian work, a two-track approach is … families needs also to be addressed urgently. International humanitarian law, with its balanced approach to humanity …
China: Hong Kong moot brings Asian perspective into International Humanitarian Law
… The 17th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot for Asia Pacific region, …
Changing World, Unchanged Protection? 70 Years of the Geneva Conventions
… such instances, it is clear that respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) is possible, and that its …
Changing world, unchanged protection? 70 years of the Geneva Conventions
… of the wars which rage today. It is about laws that assert that as long as conflict … men, women and children - were set down in international laws in a comprehensive way. … into conventional law. So strong was the humanitarian spirit, and the determination to …
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