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Searching for missing persons in connection with 1990s and August 2008 conflicts

… the auspices and technical expertise of the International Committee of the Red Cross … and maintain this process in its strictly humanitarian character,” added Mr Fleury. … According to the international humanitarian law, the families of those have gone missing …

Law and policy topic

Yemen: Before we talk about peace, we must talk about war

… as long as the warring parties ignore international humanitarian law – the laws of war that protect civilians – …

News release

African Union: Military Attachés Association briefed on the humanitarian situation in DR Congo

… and finally an outbreak of Ebola make the humanitarian and security context in … of the conflict and violence that the International Committee of the Red Cross … ICRC works towards preventing breaches of the Law of War by reminding combatants of the …

Article

International Humanitarian Law is key to upholding multilateralism and addressing global challenges

… Council Open Debate on "Maintenance of International Peace and Security: … Role of the United Nations. We know from our humanitarian work in armed conflicts around … As "guardians" of international humanitarian law (IHL), we also have our own distinct …

Law and policy topic

Rwanda: Staff from 3 hospitals get trained in conflict-wound management

… wounds. Organized by the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross … the necessity to respect the international humanitarian law with the aim to help and protect victims …

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Promoting the Teaching of IHL in Universities: Overview, Successes and Challenges of the ICRC’s Approach

… universities play in that regard? How has the International Committee of the Red Cross … supported the teaching of international humanitarian law (IHL) during the past decades? For which …

Article

Peacekeeping operations: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2018

… Assembly, Fourth Committee on Respect for International Humanitarian Law in Peacekeeping Operations, Agenda item …

Statement

Senior staff of DPRK Red Cross discuss laws of war at workshop

… of Korea (DPRK) took part in a workshop on international humanitarian law (IHL) organized by the International

Article

ICRC, China work toward preserving humanity in war

… (Carbonnier), vice president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … and ensure respect for the International Humanitarian Law. We believe in respecting the fundamental …

Article
CGTN interview with ICRC Vice President

International criminal justice: The institutions – Factsheet

… Factsheet on the international institutions established to deal with international criminal justice. In particular, … Court. ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ____________________________________ …

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