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Russia: Conference discusses the human cost of weapons

… The Use of Weapons in Modern Conflicts: Humanitarian Aspects conference was recently … and other institutions of CIS countries, international experts, and civil society … said Karipbek. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) includes a comprehensive body of …

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Eleven Women Facing War: Exhibition at Parlamentarium in Brussels

… management. "As the guardian and promoter of international humanitarian law, the ICRC is deeply concerned about the …

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Afghanistan: Thousands received life-saving assistance in 2015

… Held an orientation session about the International Red Cross/Red Crescent … Promoting compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) • Conducted briefings on IHL for …

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Autonomous weapons systems: Profound implications for the future of warfare

… In April 2016, head of ICRC arms unit Kathleen Lawand was invited to London to give the … keynote address at the annual meeting of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control … can be used in compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and within the bounds …

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From our archives: Women and war

… de Liberación) at an ICRC session to promote international humanitarian law. © ICRC / B. Heger / co-d-00083 Southern …

Eleven Women Facing War: Exhibition at London’s Imperial War Museum

… management. "As the guardian and promoter of international humanitarian law, the ICRC is deeply concerned about the …

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Life after losing a limb

… dreams. Ali is now conducting his PhD on International Humanitarian Law, and Qassem is now a renowned romantic …

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Sri Lanka: South Asia meet in Colombo on IHL

… The South Asia Teaching Session on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) was held in Colombo on 3-8 July …

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10 things the rules of war do

… The rules of war, also known as international humanitarian law: Protect those who are not fighting, such …

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Ethiopia: Providing assistance to vulnerable individuals in 2017

… so as effectively as possible. Attention to humanitarian affairs in Ethiopia was … programmes on humanitarian and human rights law in partnership with the army, police … treatment of detainees, in accordance with international norms and standards.  Enabled …

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