Protected persons: Prisoners of war and detainees
… rules for their treatment and release. International humanitarian law also protects other people deprived of …
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DR Congo: Our action in 2021
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … the Congo promotes respect for international humanitarian law and helps people affected by conflict and …
75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions – “The one set of rules we all agree on”
… affected by armed conflict. The vital role of international humanitarian law When international humanitarian law (IHL) …
Colombia: Living in the shadow of armed conflict
… the economy, and society as a whole, the humanitarian consequences of conflict and … of the country. During 2021, teams from the International Committee of the Red Cross … of compliance with international humanitarian law and other humanitarian standards. to the …
Papua New Guinea: Operational highlights from 2018
… the many health projects facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross … made to promote respect for international humanitarian law. To mark the International Day of the …
Sudan: Thousands of civilians trapped in fighting have nowhere safe to go
… supplies. Despite numerous efforts, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has not managed to bring humanitarian relief into the city to this day. … obligations under international humanitarian law and facilitate access for lifesaving …
Malaysia: A regional conference to strengthen protection for victims of war
… on the Arms Trade Treaty and strengthening international humanitarian law. ICRC legal adviser Gilles Giacca looks …
Inspired to go beyond competitions
… — International Humanitarian Law Moot Court in its 13th year The "trials" … court trials during the 13th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court …
Afghanistan: Facts and figures, July-September 2016
… remind all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law, to underline the need for them to do all …
Gaza: Paving the way for more humanity in times of war
… At a time when humanitarian action is facing mounting challenges across the Middle East, international humanitarian law urgently needs to be better known, …
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