Speech by ICRC president addressing attacks on health-care personnel, facilities and vehicles
… for its clarity in language, commitment to International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and design of concrete follow-up. In …
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New era for Colombia but humanitarian challenges remain
… 26-09-2016 Bogotá (ICRC) ‒ The International Committee of the Red Cross … available to assist in future negotiations on humanitarian issues." Joining in this … with the rules of international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles. For further …
Switzerland: Senior Workshop on International Rules governing Military Operations – SWIRMO
… 26 September to 1st October for a workshop on international rules governing military … compliance with and promotion of the law of armed conflict. For its tenth … realities of today's conflicts, and of our humanitarian work. More than two thirds of the …
ICRC to world leaders: "Turn the disillusionment into hope in Syria"
… Address by the International Committee of the Red Cross's … UNGA leaders at a side event focused on the humanitarian situation in Syria. Excellencies … need parties to the conflict to abide by the laws of war. The attack on the aid convoy at …
Papua New Guinea: Living in the dark, still waiting for the missing
… anger. On the 30th of August each year, the International Day of the Disappeared (IDoD) … disappearances and promote international humanitarian law. The day is commemorated worldwide, in …
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 …
Cambodia: Prison directors discuss security and care
… prisons in Cambodia, made a link to the Law on Prisons: "Providing activities to … and discuss ways of balancing security and humanitarian concerns when managing inmates. …
Syria: Attack on humanitarian convoy is an attack on humanity
… The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), the International Committee of the Red Cross … as they were unloading trucks carrying vital humanitarian aid. Much of the aid was … violation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which is totally unacceptable. …
Speech by ICRC president: Addressing large movements of refugees and migrants
… Speech by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, on … recalls the high standards of international law governing their protection and assistance. … violence and violations of international humanitarian law are one of the main drivers …
Indonesia: Naval officers from the Asia-Pacific debate the law of naval warfare
… Surabaya (ICRC) – The Indonesian Navy and the International Committee of the Red Cross … opened the third Asia Pacific Workshop on the Law of Armed Conflict at Sea in Surabaya. The … maritime security issues, especially on the laws of naval warfare. "Maritime and …
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