Mongolia: experts deepen their knowledge of humanitarian law
… (ICRC) – A three-day training course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) aiming at boosting the regional …
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Niger: Humanitarian law manual for armed forces
… Niamey (ICRC) – An instruction manual on international humanitarian law was officially presented today to Niger's …
Niger: Seminar on Islamic law and humanitarianism
… 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, …
Young People and IHL: Exploring Humanitarian Law
… Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is a resource pack for teachers to … students aged 13 to 18 to the basic rules of international humanitarian law. It was …
The International Humanitarian Fact-finding Commission
… Model declaration of acceptance International Fact-Finding Commission … the same obligation, the competence of the International Fact-Finding Commission to …
Malaysia: Preparing future educators for teaching humanitarian law
… of Malaya (UM) participated in a workshop on humanitarian principles and law. As future teachers, they wanted to … for the task of teaching 15-year-olds about international humanitarian law as per the …
Republic of Korea: Workshop on humanitarian law protecting journalists
… houses and communication colleagues from humanitarian organizations in the Republic of … came together for a workshop organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … (ICRC) entitled "International Humanitarian Law and Protection of Journalists". The …
The International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission – Factsheet
… I) provides for the establishment of an International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission. The … violations of international humanitarian law (IHL). As such, the Commission is an …
Brunei: Humanitarian law and principles workshop inspires attendees
… of the Ministry of Education in Brunei. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent … and emblems, as well as international humanitarian law (also known as the rules of war) were some …
Strengthening international humanitairan law protecting persons deprived of their liberty
… was part of the ICRC's Strengthening International Humanitarian Law initiative, and was organized pursuant to …
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