In the Fight: Humanity and Tribal Conflict
In the Fight: Humanity and Tribal Conflict is a multimedia exhibition that shares stories of resilience amid warfare in the remote peaks and valleys of Papua New Guinea's highlands. This is a journey …
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Great Zimbabwe University heading to Arusha
Carl Muropa, Kundiso Charmaine Rusike and Ashley Muza representing Great Zimbabwe University won the 13th edition of the Zimbabwe National IHL Moot Court Competition held at the High Court of …
Joint statement by the Republic of South Africa and the ICRC on International Humanitarian Law
Joint statement by the Republic of South Africa and the ICRC on the occasion of the 19th annual regional seminar on International Humanitarian Law Government representatives from twelve Southern …
Operational update on the Central African Republic: Situation still worrying for thousands of displaced people fleeing violence in Birao
23-10-2019 Bangui (ICRC) – Since 1 September, ongoing fighting between armed groups has forced large numbers of people in Birao, in the north-east of the Central African Republic, to flee their …
Displacement spike in Burkina Faso shows need for Kampala Convention on its 10th anniversary
23-10-2019 Dakar (ICRC) – This year Burkina Faso hits record levels of people forced from their homes by violence while exactly ten years ago member States of the African Union became the first in …
Success of nuclear explosion video shows people care about potential of massive destruction
22-10-2019 Geneva (ICRC) – A nuclear bomb hasn’t been detonated in war in nearly 75 years, but increasing international tensions and 6 million views on a week-old video show how relevant the issue …
EWIPA: ICRC statement on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
OPEN SESSION OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL ON THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS AGAINST USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS IN POPULATED AREAS International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Statement Delivered …
ICRC statement on women, peace and security
ICRC Statement during the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) open session to celebrate UNSC Res 1325 International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Statement Delivered by Mr. Valery MBAOH NANA …
Humanitarian emergencies, international humanitarian law and security risk management in the Asia Pacific
Mr. Chairman, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be back at the Xiangshan Forum this year and to have the opportunity to address again this distinguished audience. My thanks …
IHL course for humanitarian practitioners and policy-makers in Geneva – 21-24 October 2019
Is this training for you? Are you working with an international or local organization dealing with humanitarian issues on a daily basis? Are you working in a situation of armed conflict and/or …
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