Webinar Series: Convergences Between Buddhism and IHL
… The ICRC in collaboration with the International Association of Theravada … webinar series on Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), otherwise known as the "law of …
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Great Zimbabwe University heading to Arusha
… first time since their debut in the Zimbabwe International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot Court in 2015, Great Zimbabwe …
Weapons
… International humanitarian law contains basic principles and rules … use of certain weapons. From the beginning, international humanitarian law (IHL) has …
Sri Lanka: The year so far
… SRI LANKA For more than 140 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross … prisons in a way that balances security and humanitarian needs has become a key concern … in mind. We are mindful about balancing the laws, regulations and cultural practices of a …
South Sudan: Facts and figures February 2015 - Helping families find each other
… to deliver these messages, even across international borders. As the crisis in South … to their obligations under International Humanitarian Law. The organization is constantly adapting …
China: Regional seminar held to empower military's operational legal advisors
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … and staff officers, research fellows and humanitarian representatives from 16 countries … compliance of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) during military operations. This …
Briefing to Military Attachés association on the Lake Chad Basin Region
… and challenges it faces to conduct its humanitarian activities in the region's … and their states on how the respect of International Humanitarian Law (alias Law of War or Law of Armed …
Mexico: Annual Report 2020
… areas, the approaches needed to address the humanitarian problems facing the country vary … the rules governing the use of force in law enforcement operations. We engage in … the importance of implementing the rules of international law in each country in order to …
Israel and the Occupied Territories - August 2022 Hostilities: Key Facts and Figures
… prevented Gaza's residents from accessing humanitarian services and limited supplies for … most urgent needs. √ Dialogue on Respect for International Humanitarian Law • Engaged the parties to the armed …
What you need to know about autonomous weapons
… future. They are an immediate cause of humanitarian concern and demand an urgent, international political response. Senior … Legal challenges International humanitarian law requires combatants carrying out a …
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