Launch of the updated Commentary on the Third Geneva Convention
… main findings. This event examines how international humanitarian law protects prisoners of war taking into …
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The 15th Red Cross IHL Moot in Hong Kong
… Around 100 law students representing 24 teams from 21 … region participated in the annual Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court competition in …
Myanmar: Facts and figures for 2018
… The International Committee of the Red Cross has … family members. In the face of growing humanitarian needs due to conflict in times of … PROMOTING HUMANITARIAN LAW • Through dialogue and written … twitter.com/icrc instagram.com/icrc International Committee of the Red Cross …
Legal protection of children in armed conflict
… dissemination. ADVISORY SERVICE ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ____________________________________ Legal … Protection of Children in Armed Conflict International humanitarian law provides broad …
1919-1939: consolidation among crises
… that was increasing unsympathetic towards humanitarian principles. Despite the most … in Russia, where it contributed to a huge international relief operation for famine … ideologies. The spread of humanitarian law Of course, the ICRC had not been expecting …
72 years of the Geneva Conventions: What they mean for Malaysia
… of 12 August 1949 that form the basis of international humanitarian law (IHL) . When Malaysia signed the Geneva …
Red Cross Red Crescent denounces recent violence against its volunteers and staff
… 04-03-2015 The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … and red crescent emblems, which international law recognizes as visible signs of humanity … neutrality in wartime and peacetime alike. As humanitarian workers displaying these emblems, …
Nigeria: Conflict and prolonged displacement continue to affect millions of people
… vulnerabilities and increased dependence on humanitarian assistance for several million … of Health in treating the patients, the International Committee of the Red Cross … DISSEMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (IHL) AND HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES Military …
Nepal: Regional experts discuss IHL on eve of Geneva Conventions’ 70th anniversary
… the interrelation between society and law in his inaugural speech at the opening of … for sharing their perspectives on international humanitarian law (IHL). Sixteen participants …
Building momentum to improve the lives of people affected by conflict
… Mr. President, on your recent election. The International Committee of the Red Cross … effects of war on people. We see human rights law and international humanitarian law blatantly violated. We see a …
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