Jordan: More Syrian refugees seeking shelter
… members inside Syria and elsewhere by making international telephone calls available to … to boost their understanding of international humanitarian law; funded the training of 68 needy Syrian …
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Annual Report 2019
… of victims of war, and to promote respect for international humanitarian law. In 2019, the ICRC was present in more …
Bosnia-Herzegovina: 25 years dedicated to humanity
… in the panel discussion dedicated to the humanitarian work of the ICRC and the security … medical supplies and held seminars on international humanitarian law for thousands of soldiers. Today the ICRC …
Having access to water is increasingly a matter of survival in conflict zones
… world, access to water is now one of the main humanitarian issues and is being exacerbated … said Gilles Carbonnier, vice-president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL) . Restricting access to water, …
Brazilian cities adopt measures to reduce the impact of violence on public services
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … and Education issues to control and mitigate humanitarian consequences of armed violence in … conflicts under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Step-by-step of the ICRC's SAF …
Zimbabwe: MSU, GZU contend for national title in 10th edition of moot court
… Zimbabwe at the top African competition for law students on international humanitarian law (IHL) in the final round of …
Greece: Our work in 2018 at a glance
… staff of the PRCs in Lesvos and Korinthos on humanitarian issues related to immigration … Forces, the ICRC organized 2 workshops on International Humanitarian Law for 82 legal advisers and 131 officers of …
Bangladesh: 13th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2022 — Call for Registration
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … to or equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B.) or Master's in law (LL.M.). … to participate in the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition …
Red Cross opens new 60-bed field hospital in Gaza
… 14-05-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … and support PRCS work as the medical and humanitarian community attempts to meet vast … facilities under international humanitarian law. No patient should be killed while lying …
Current state of affairs in the field of disarmament and arms control
… ICRC, an independent, neutral and impartial humanitarian organization working in over 80 … of violence, and to promote respect for international humanitarian law (IHL). My focus today will be on the link …
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