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EVENT: Protecting Children During War in Cities

… relevant authorities, and those providing a humanitarian response for preventing and … Droege , Chief Legal Officer and Head of Law, ICRC Manuel Fontaine,  Special Adviser, … unpack all the substance from this event! - International sign language interpretation was …

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China: the “people on war” survey presented to media

… the vast majority of people believe that the laws of war matter. This recognition of basic … people truly believe in the importance of international humanitarian law, including the Geneva …

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Why victory by any means isn't victory at all

… of war are ignored. The rules of war, or international humanitarian law, set out what can and cannot be done …

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Group of children play football against a backdrop of destroyed houses.

The basic rules and principles of IHL - French Version

… An introduction to the basics of international humanitarian law for non-specialized audiences (eight …

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Civilian "direct participation in hostilities": overview

… One of the key elements of international humanitarian law is the clear distinction between members …

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South Sudan: Reaching millions affected by violence

… in several areas of the country to rely on humanitarian aid – a situation that is likely … promotes awareness of and respect for international humanitarian law, reminding all parties to the conflict of …

Global survey reveals strong support for Geneva Conventions but growing indifference to torture

… the vast majority of people believe that the laws of war matter. This recognition of basic … people truly believe in the importance of international humanitarian law, including the Geneva …

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Updated Commentary on the Geneva Conventions of August 12 1949. Volume I, 2016 (Paperback)

… The First Convention is a foundational text of international humanitarian law. It contains the essential rules on the …

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Ukraine crisis: Intensifying hostilities endanger civilian lives and infrastructure

… said Alain Aeschlimann, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross … and civilian property. Under international humanitarian law, all those involved in the conflict must …

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New e-learning module for health-care professionals

… and other emergencies, was unveiled by the International Committee of the Red Cross … and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission … regional congresses, courses and workshops (law of armed conflict, ethics, etc.) and the …

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Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.

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International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.

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Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.