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China: Shandong University, Weihai, wins 17th Red Cross IHL Moot Court competition
… The 17th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court Competition (China round) …
Statement by Helen Durham on Cyber Operations at the UN Security Council
… Briefing by the International Committee of the Red Cross, Dr Helen Durham, Director of International Law and Policy — United Nations Security … to provide a digital space allowing people in humanitarian crisis to store their most …
China: Naval officers discuss the rules of war at sea
… and prominent academic authorities on the law of maritime warfare participate in the … one of the main authorities in the field of international law. During the workshop, he … based in Geneva, gives lectures about humanitarian action and considerations on …
Ethiopia: Enhanced emergency response in Gambella
… of 2014, the ICRC and its partners within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … orthotic training. Promoting international humanitarian law In cooperation with the Ethiopian Red …
Saudi Arabia: High level workshop for military personnel in Tabuk
… participated in a high level workshop on international humanitarian law organized jointly by the International …
Nigeria: Judges, staff of ECOWAS Community Court of Justice focus on IHL at workshop
… attended a two-day training workshop on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) on 6 March 2019 – also called the …
The use of explosive weapons in populated areas
… to be abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …
Israel and the occupied territories: Targeting civilians leads to further spirals of violence and hatred
… immediate restraint, we are heading for a humanitarian disaster. Civilians always pay … parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and to take every possible step to prevent …
Ten must-see films and series for IHL buffs
… that have been seen or should be seen by all international humanitarian law (IHL) buffs. If you would like to add to …
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