China: developing deeper understanding of the humanitarian law and action
… On July 9, 2023, the five-day 12th International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Summer Session concluded …
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Hong Kong: Competition brings humanitarian law to life for students
… Pacific region recently competed in the 14th international humanitarian law moot court competition, held in Hong Kong. …
Malaysia: Experts discuss humanitarian law application in maritime context
… deliberated upon operational aspects of the law of naval warfare and current issues relating to humanitarian action at sea during a regional … is considered to be the reference point for international humanitarian law (IHL) or LoAC, …
China: Experts discuss the control of arms in international and domestic law
… – A round table on "The control of arms in international and domestic law: Legal and Policy Considerations", … to high levels of insecurity, which hampers humanitarian assistance, prolongs the duration …
Malaysia: Course explores humanitarian law and counterterrorism in 21st century
… conflict setting, terrorism is prohibited by international humanitarian law (IHL) through the Geneva Conventions and …
Russian Federation: Conference on information security, cyber-warfare and international law
… An international conference on cyber security, the humanitarian consequences of cyber wars and … the application of international humanitarian law took place in Moscow recently. The event …
Ethiopia: Army officers discuss laws of armed conflict and international human rights standards
… officers were trained on basic principles of international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights …
ICRC Statement to United Nations informal multi-stakeholder cyber dialogue on international law
… participate in this informal dialogue on how international law applies in cyberspace. In line with our … to questions relating to international humanitarian law (IHL). IHL is the body of …
Current issues in IHL- interview with Director of International Law and Policy, ICRC
… In October, 2016, Helen Durham, Director of International Law and Policy at the ICRC, talked about some … the IHL say about terrorism? International Humanitarian Law or IHL is very clear that …
Malaysia: Regional conference on Arms Trade Treaty and humanitarian law
… the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and strengthening international humanitarian law (IHL) was held in Kuala Lumpur from 25-27 …
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