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Q&A: sexual violence in armed conflict

… in terms of prevalence and consequences. The humanitarian response to the diverse needs of … contraception in accordance with domestic law. When rape results in unwanted pregnancy, … women face while fetching water. 7. What does international humanitarian law say regarding …

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China: Special exhibition highlights “Humanity in War”

… on "Humanity in War" organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … 2016, draws attention to the history and the humanitarian action of the Red Cross and Red … response and international humanitarian law (IHL). "It is the first time this …

News release

Our work in Yemen: September - October 2018

… In September and October, the International Committee of the Red Cross … solution to put an end to the immense humanitarian suffering and allow aid to reach … Irrigation, 8,231 heads of cattle were the Lawder district of Abyan Governorate re- …

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Joint statement on the protection of health care

… personnel and facilities protected under international humanitarian law, leaving death and destruction in their …

Statement

Myanmar: Operational Facts and Figures 2023

… impact of Cyclone Mocha, intensifying the humanitarian needs across the country. The … responders. Nevertheless, teams at the International Committee of the Red Cross … learned more about international humanitarian law through 338 awareness sessions. For more …

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Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992–1993 armed conflict in Abkhazia

… meeting on 29 May in Istanbul, Türkiye. The International Committee of the Red Cross … between the participants, grounded in the humanitarian principles of the coordination … she added. Under international humanitarian law (IHL), families have the right to know …

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Hoping: A woman's quest for answers

… As in many other countries in the world, the International Committee of the Red Cross … ones. The ICRC, a neutral and independent humanitarian organization, reminds parties to … that under international humanitarian law (IHL), families have the right to know the …

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Explosive Weapons with Wide Area Effects: A Deadly Choice in Populated Areas

… The International Committee of the Red Cross … extensive field experience of the devastating humanitarian consequences of these weapons; An … implications under international humanitarian law; And a synopsis of relevant policies and …

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Strengthened control of ammunition should be a priority for States

… you, President. In many contexts where the International Committee of the Red Cross … controlled arms flows can lead to grim humanitarian consequences and violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, among them the loss of …

Statement

Nigeria: Responding to the needs of communities affected by conflict in 2017

… in north-east Nigeria has had devastating humanitarian consequences for millions of … and coordinated with Nigerian and international humanitarian agencies. In … DISSEMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (IHL) AND HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES Military …

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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.