Panel: Climate, conflict and the environment
… presented by Australian Red Cross, the International Committee of the Red Cross and … to the Australian Red Cross WA International Humanitarian Law Advisory Committee for presenting the …
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Access to basic services remains critical in South Sudan
… the revitalized peace agreement, the humanitarian situation remains critical in … population displacement in some areas. The International Committee of the Red Cross … AND RESPECT FOR INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, …
Somalia: Scores of people bear brunt of protracted conflict and climatic shocks
… over 35 years of conflict response and humanitarian relief. This has included visits … visits places of detention, and promotes international HIGHLIGHTS: Over 461,000 people … from hygiene promotion humanitarian law (IHL) among authorities and actors. …
The rise of artificial intelligence requires a human-centred approach in conflict zones
… thoughts on AI in the military domain and the humanitarian sector. What is your message to … speed, in some cases faster than the international community’s ability to agree … the principles of international humanitarian law, as set out in the Geneva Conventions and …
Commentary on the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, Volume IV
… armed forces or institutions within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent … and application of international humanitarian law. Volume IV: "Geneva Convention Relative to …
Reducing Suffering During Armed Conflict: The Interface Between Buddhism and IHL
… International Conference - Dambulla, Sri … Interface Between Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law (IHL)". The conference was organised by …
Syria conflict: Siege and suffering
… besieged towns. Now, my organisation, the International Committee of the Red Cross … if not hundreds, of places in Syria where humanitarian assistance is desperately needed. … should respect "international humanitarian law" - I mean respect civilians, do not attack …
Libya: Civilians face deep suffering from long conflict, as fighting forces schools and health facilities to close
… make ends meet, President Peter Maurer of the International Committee of the Red Cross … to respect basic principles of international humanitarian law while conducting military operations to …
Migration and Displacement: regional reflections
… of the 18th annual Regional Seminar on International Humanitarian Law, co-hosted by the ICRC and the South …
DR Congo: More than 44,000 people receive emergency food aid as violence in eastern provinces intensifies
… 28-03-2024 Kinshasa (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … Goma, received essential relief items. As humanitarian needs continue to grow at an … obligation under international humanitarian law to respect and protect all civilians, the …
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