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Malaysia: Journalism contest sparks youth interest in nuclear ban treaty

… participating in the recently concluded Young Humanitarian Journalists Competition 2021 . Of … Nuclear Weapons: Justified or Past Time". The law student from Kuala Lumpur lamented the … magnitude. She explained that having studied international humanitarian law (IHL), the …

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"Urban warfare" exhibition in Brussels

… for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) . From … year as part of the prestigious Perpignan international photojournalism festival, Visa … civilians. International humanitarian law ( IHL ) - the foundation of which is based …

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33rd South Asia teaching session on IHL to be held in Kathmandu

… of the South Asia Teaching Session (SATS) on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) will be held in Kathmandu 25 …

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UN General Assembly 80th Session: Statement at the Sixth Committee on crimes against humanity

… Mr. Chair, Excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross … preventing violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law, …

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Philippines: 19 AFP lawyers trained to apply the rules of war while providing legal advice

… (AFP), underwent a three-week training on international humanitarian law (IHL) or the law of armed conflict. Brig. …

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China: University of Adelaide Wins IHL Moot for Asia-Pacific Region

… March 11, 2023, the 21st Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for the …

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Yemen: Annual Activity Report 2021

… promotes respect of the rules enshrined in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) which protects civilians and other …

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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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Climate and conflict

… We are calling for this trend to be reversed. Humanitarian organizations have an important … and conflicts. The ICRC, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red … Life in the hotspot From the Humanitarian Law and Policy blog Climate and Conflict This …

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 People sitting under the harsh sunlight after a food distribution organized by the ICRC.

South Sudan: human toll of conflict and violence strains healthcare system

… clashes across the country. As a result, the International Committee of the Red Cross … - to respect the basic rules of International Humanitarian Law and principles of humanity,” Mr. Dorbes …

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