“The primary responsibility for tackling sexual violence rests with the authorities”
… raise awareness among weapon bearers of what international humanitarian law says or even local customs stand for and …
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ICRC in Azerbaijan: Facts and figures, January – June 2018
… during the first half of 2018 to deliver humanitarian assistance to those who are … located along the line of contact and international border Armenia. Approximately, … – frontline; IHL – international humanitarian law; MoD – Ministry of Defense, MoES – …
Thousands are still missing in Lebanon, pass the law on the missing
… On the International Day of the Disappeared and every … call on the Lebanese parliament to pass the law on the missing. What law? The law that will establish a solid legal base for a humanitarian mechanism to give long-awaited …
West Bank: Israel must abide by International Humanitarian Law
… Jerusalem/Tel Aviv (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … West Bank, Israel is bound by international humanitarian law. It has a duty to ensure the protection, …
Art in action: Detention health is public health
… design competition ABOUT THE CONTEST The International Committee of the Red Cross … is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization whose exclusively … submitted entries as these are protected by law. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING Content and concept …
ICRC President: Why are we failing to reduce the terrible suffering caused by sexual violence in conflict?
… taboo? And if there is taboo, is it with the humanitarians or with affected persons? Do we … to ensure victims receive care and justice. International humanitarian law and international human rights law are …
South Sudan: Without peace deal, scorched-earth tactics and civilian suffering will continue
… the global director of operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross … continued conflict in South Sudan has led to humanitarian catastrophe inside the country. … disregard for international humanitarian law and the civilians that the law protects," …
Seoul: University lecturers attend IHL training at Korea University School of Law
… Training Course for university lecturers on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), co-hosted by the ICRC and Korea …
Joint statement by Republic of South Africa and ICRC on 18th regional IHL seminar
… Regional Seminar on the implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) co-hosted by the Department of …
Migration and Displacement: regional reflections
… of the 18th annual Regional Seminar on International Humanitarian Law, co-hosted by the ICRC and the South …
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