Philippines: Moving on in Zamboanga
… in Zamboanga, and stands ready to assist in humanitarian emergencies together with the … promoting awareness of and respect for international humanitarian law among weapon bearers. For further …
… in Zamboanga, and stands ready to assist in humanitarian emergencies together with the … promoting awareness of and respect for international humanitarian law among weapon bearers. For further …
… 27-11-2015 Astana (ICRC) – The Kazakh Humanitarian Law University will host a round-table on 30 … ministries of Japan and Kazakhstan, and the International Committee of the Red Cross …
… given by Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, in … you some thoughts from the perspective of a humanitarian organization, all the more so … opposition to, international humanitarian law and human rights law. This is the daily …
… 25-11-2015 Niamey (ICRC) – A seminar on Islam, humanitarian action and protecting victims of … 26 November in Niamey and organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … people aware of international humanitarian law and how it ties in with other standards, …
… is made up of doctors, nurses, patients, humanitarian workers, government officials, … be respected and protected, and abides by the laws that protect health care services Weapon … Health Care in Danger is an initiative of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent …
… The International Red Cross Red Cross Movement is … about what it was like to deliver impartial humanitarian assistance in Derry/Londonderry … the Principles and international humanitarian law," he explained. "We need to remain focused …
… the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords, the International Committee of the Red Cross … and mass graves. "Under international humanitarian law and human rights law, families have the …
… Should militaries be involved in providing humanitarian assistance in conflict zones? … ICRC and the Centre for Military and Security Law (CMSL) at the Australian National … Law and Policy, and Editor-in-Chief of the International Review of the Red Cross, by the …
… of Mindanao, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Palawan, as well as the Malaysian states of … training. In addition, together with the International Committee of the Red Cross … and Red Crescent Movement and international humanitarian law. We also promoted the need …
… Ambassador Manuel Bessler (Head of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit), Vikrant Mahajan (CEO … ICRC Director of Operations), Barbara Mineo (Humanitarian Director, Oxfam Intermon - Spain) … Sphere Project Vincent Bernard, Head of the Law and Policy Forum, giving welcome remarks …
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