Climate change affects everyone, but not equally
… Statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross … is clear: a better respect for international humanitarian law in armed conflicts will reduce the cost of …
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Afghanistan: Spike in violence against health care amid COVID-19 threatens millions
… services with the outbreak of COVID-19 , the International Committee of the Red Cross … "As a start, full respect of international humanitarian law by all parties, without exception, is …
Being accountable to people affected by armed conflicts
… The ICRC and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) launched a joint … Migration), Scott Gardiner (UK Department for International Development), Ole Grogro (German … National Societies, weapon bearers, lawmakers, local media, etc.). Relevant …
Missing migrants and their families: Journeys of uncertainty
… discussion at the Humanitarium to discuss humanitarian issues around missing migrants … a variety of actors from governments, International Organization for Migration and International Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Come through the screen – see the reality of war in Colombia
… again we see with our own eyes violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) – the body of law asserting that …
Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention - 2017
… for remaining outside the Convention, the International Committee of the Red Cross … the norm and ensuring respect for the law. States Parties have a responsibility, … weapons is a rule of customary international humanitarian law that is legally binding on …
Breaking stereotypes: Empowering women during armed conflicts
… States and the international community should empower women … brought together representatives from the humanitarian sector, military, government, … leadership of states who must put in place laws, policies and measures to encourage and …
A Call to Humanity: Reflecting on the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … and global commitment to International Humanitarian Law (IHL). On 5th June, the International …
Myanmar: Babies on their back, young mothers trudge through jungles as conflict escalates in Kachin
… the outskirts of Myit Kyi Na. The team of the International Committee of the Red Cross … and ensuring their rights under international humanitarian law are not violated. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / HLA …
Protection of civilians in armed conflict
… marginalised, destitute and reliant on humanitarian aid. Returning to the report, we … We agree that “strengthening respect for international law is a prerequisite for halting the brutal …
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