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“It’s time to elevate the laws of war to a political priority”
… obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law. Speech given by President Mirjana …
Messaging apps: an untapped humanitarian resource
… 31-01-2017 Geneva: New research, led by the International Committee of the Red Cross … messaging apps could play a vital role in humanitarian work in the future. The research … and which have a strong record of resisting unlawful demands for private data from …
International Review of the Red Cross - War and security at sea
… The International Review of the Red Cross is … at sea, but also the role of bodies of law such as the law of the sea, the law of … are related to law enforcement or to humanitarian assistance. Tensions over …
Ethiopia: Police trained in first aid, humanitarian principles
… five-day training also included sessions on international human rights and humanitarian standards for policing focusing on the laws and protocols regulating arrest, …
Colombia: Humanitarian situation and ICRC activities
… comply with the principles and rules of international humanitarian law (IHL). It also urges them to consider …
ICRC President visits Myanmar to discuss humanitarian issues
… Statement The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross … President Maurer emphasized that the ICRC's humanitarian activities in Myanmar have … and strengthening international humanitarian law (IHL) and universal humanitarian …
Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace
… — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum The International Committee of the Red Cross … is at the core of international humanitarian law (IHL), the panel focused on the high …
Ethiopia: Special police forces learn about humanitarian principles
… federal police widened their knowledge of international human rights standards and humanitarian principles for policing. A … Dynes. Deputy sergeant Gebeyehu Asmare of the law enforcement and security division of the …
Jordan: Humanitarian needs of Syrian refugees swell
… host communities. In an effort to address the humanitarian needs of Syrian refugees in Jordan, the International Committee of the Red Cross … Promotion of international humanitarian law The ICRC financially supported a National …
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