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South Sudan: Highlights of our work

… five year conflict in South Sudan left many humanitarian consequences that will last. The … on IHRL to promote knowledge and respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law.   …

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Philippines: Aid for 2,500 people displaced by fighting in Lanao del Sur

… clashes ended, one of our teams assessed the humanitarian situation, including the need to … the protection accorded to civilians by international humanitarian law. While families displaced from Tubaran …

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Advanced IHL Learning Series

… keep abreast of the latest developments in international humanitarian law (IHL) and other related areas. The series …

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Zimbabwe: Water supply systems rehabilitated for inmates in 2015

… Harare Regional Delegation carries out humanitarian activities in Namibia, Malawi, … Red Cross Society Promoting compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) • Trained 2,600 members of the armed …

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Urban warfare and violence

… and the infrastructure they depend on. The humanitarian consequences of urban warfare … apply and better  comply with existing international humanitarian law , which is adapted to the major trends in …

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A woman amidst the city ruins after heavy fighting in Benghazi, Libya.

It is up to States Parties and the broader Convention community to defend and promote the norms of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

… A statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross and … and safer behavior.   They know that a humanitarian response can never redeem the … recently stated: “International Humanitarian Law is not made for the hopeful days of …

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World Humanitarian Day: ICRC President on attacks against aid workers

Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and figures from 2015

… or armed groups received training on international humanitarian law. For more information, read the full update …

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Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures

… 2024 The ICRC has been conducting its humanitarian operations in Ethiopia for nearly … Livelihoods     Promoting Humanitarian Law and Values   Over 92,600 community … 10 ENDF members and police to attend international events on International

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Advisory Service on IHL

… The ICRC Advisory Service on international humanitarian law About the ICRC Advisory Service on IHL As a …

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Geneva, International Conference Center. 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. A representative of Vanuatu takes the floor.

Martens Readings 2017 1/2: IHL and counter-terrorism

… University, ranged from counter-terrorism to international humanitarian law (IHL). But how useful are these …

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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.

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International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.

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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.