Philippines: Senior military, police, coast guard officers oriented on IHL and law of naval warfare
… in a senior-level seminar focusing on international humanitarian law (IHL) including the law of naval warfare, …
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International Day of the Disappeared: Learning to live again
… finally a grandfather. Jam*, his daughter-in-law, had just given birth to a baby girl. What … remain unaccounted for until this day. To the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a humanitarian organization that assists and …
Philippines: Fulfilling our humanitarian mission in 2023
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … partners. For the full details of our 2023 humanitarian work, download our infographic: … respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) to protect all victims of armed …
Understanding the Arms Trade Treaty from a Humanitarian Perspective
… 2014. Through this treaty, States set common international standards for the transfer of … that are most relevant to achieving its humanitarian purpose. …
Our humanitarian action in the Philippines (January-May 2016)
… ICRC delegation to the Philippines. Another humanitarian concern for the ICRC is the … Cross Promoting awareness of and respect for international humanitarian law Around 860 military and police officers …
International Review of the Red Cross: Call for papers for 150th anniversary edition
… Dating back to 1869, the International Review of the Red Cross is the … oldest international publication devoted to humanitarian law and action. Its archives represent a …
Colombia: Complex humanitarian situation in Arauca
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … is concerned about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Arauca – i.e. how … restriction whatsoever. Under humanitarian law, there is a duty to provide treatment to …
Global trends of war and their humanitarian impacts
… of neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian action, we work towards practical … fire; we engage with belligerents to respect International Humanitarian Law. Key places in which we operate include …
Ethiopia: Putting humanitarian needs first in 2019
… Our work has remained to address the humanitarian needs of the people affected by … and conditions of detainees are matching international standards. In 2019, the ICRC … the knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) among members of defense and police …
Malaysia: 2016 Young Humanitarian Writers Competition
… 09-05-2016 The 2016 Young Humanitarian Writers Competition was launched … its second year and is being organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … the cornerstone of international humanitarian law. The president of the National Press Club …
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