China: The 7th Advanced International Humanitarian Law Summer Session opens in Beijing
… to the Geneva Convention, the 7th Advanced International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Summer Session for Lecturers opens …
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Register for the 15th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition Now!
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … co-organize the 15th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition (Mainland China …
Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan: ICRC calls for the respect of the rules of international humanitarian law
… 19-09-2022 Tashkent (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … along the Kyrgyz-Tajik border and its humanitarian consequences, including its … Respecting international humanitarian law is an obligation of the parties to the …
Arms Trade Treaty: Newest addition to international humanitarian law discussed at Malaysia regional conference
… Trade Treaty (ATT) – the newest addition to international humanitarian law (IHL) – is the focus of a regional …
Media competition on “the relevance of the International Humanitarian Law in contemporary armed conflicts”
… Background: In contemporary armed conflicts, International Humanitarian Law (IHL) stands as a beacon of hope amidst …
Interpretive Guidance on the Notion of Direct Participation in Hostilities under International Humanitarian Law
… of Direct Participation in Hostilities under International Humanitarian Law", which aims to clarify the meaning and …
Fourth Meeting of Representatives of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law of Commonwealth States
… is critical for reinforcing national and international commitments to generating … solutions and approaches to strengthening the law that can easily be adapted across all 52 … of National Committees on International Humanitarian Law of Commonwealth States 14-15 …
Rules of International Humanitarian Law and Other Rules Relating to the Conduct of Hostilities
… the conduct of hostilities. This body of law is of particular importance in alleviating …
Fifth Universal Meeting of National Committees and Similar Entities on International Humanitarian Law
… National Committees and Similar Entities on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), hosted by the ICRC, took place …
South Africa: 15th Annual Regional Seminar on International Humanitarian Law - Summary Report
… 15th Annual Regional Seminar on International Humanitarian Law 18 – 21 August 2015 OR Tambo Building, …
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