An attack on heritage is an attack on the soul: Historian Dan Snow
… 29, 2019 Cultural property is protected under International Humanitarian Law (also known as the laws of war) which …
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UN General Assembly 80th session: Statement to the First Committee
… effective tool to prevent war and strengthen international peace and security. Humanitarian disarmament in particular is also … giving effect to international humanitarian law (IHL). In times of increased conflict and …
Sudan: Facts and Figures 2024
… and infrastructure have been destroyed. The International Committee of the Red Cross … to promote respect for International Humanitarian Law and safeguard the lives and dignity of …
New weapons - Factsheet
… International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules which seeks to … Conventions on the protection of victims of international armed conflicts (Additional …
Afghanistan: Civilians paying steep price of surge in violence and COVID-19
… In the first six months of the year, the International Committee of the Red Cross … to health care is among the most pressing humanitarian needs everywhere in the country, … ensure respect of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), our call focuses in particular on …
EVENT: Launch of the Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention
… On the 17th of October, the International Committee of the Red Cross … set out in the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT). International humanitarian law, at its core, is about …
Violence against women
… Violence against women in war – a major humanitarian concern In the Central African … to respect and uphold their obligations under international law. Better implementation of and compliance …
Migration: Ensure safety and dignity of migrants by adopting Global Compact on Migration
… 06-12-2018 A statement from the International Committee of the Red Cross on … destination can be immense, raising serious humanitarian concerns. Family separation, … policies are respectful of international law. While the interests of States must be …
Joint statement on the protection of health care
… personnel and facilities protected under international humanitarian law, leaving death and destruction in their …
Traineeship – Public communication support
… support Public Communication Division International Committee of the Red Cross … as well as respect for International Humanitarian Law. A key responsibility of the Division is …
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