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ICRC recalls the importance of humanitarian work amid demonstrations
… Bogota (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … different parts of Colombia and the ensuing humanitarian consequences. In the last two … Additional Protocols, and, in Colombia, under Laws 142 (passed in 1937) and 875 (passed in …
Artificial intelligence and humanitarianism at Chatham House event
… representatives from across academia, the humanitarian sector, government, civil society … panellists and audience considered how the international community can develop the … so that international humanitarian law and humanitarian concerns are part of the …
The ICRC president strengthens dialogue with Brazil about global humanitarian challenges
… to Brasilia this week, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross … the importance of upholding international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles in a world …
Pakistan: Humanitarian Reporting Award picks winners from 300 entries
… The International Committee of the Red Cross … in Journalism (CEJ–IBA) hosted the annual Humanitarian Reporting Award on 2 December … issues relating to international humanitarian law (IHL) and journalistic practice. With over …
The international community must redouble its efforts to address the challenges facing mine action
… Statement Maintenance of international peace and security: Mine action … Red Cross (ICRC) has direct experience as a humanitarian organization and in its expertise in international humanitarian law. Landmines, cluster munitions as well as …
Strengthening the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations, 2016
… Statement Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of … IHL The need to generate greater respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) has rightly been an important …
African Union: ICRC president calls for unhindered access for humanitarian workers
… representative of Ethiopia to the AU and international organizations. © AU Peace and … translation into more stable environments for humanitarian action also remain a problem. © … AU in promoting international humanitarian law. © Engda Wassie / ICRC The ambassador of …
Ethiopia: ICRC engages with police officers on international human rights standards on policing
… Oromia Region, enhanced their knowledge of international human rights standards and humanitarian principles on policing through a … relevant rules of international human rights law in their day-to-day works," remarked Aster …
IHL course for humanitarian professionals and policy makers, 23 years on!
… In its commitment to safeguarding International Humanitarian Law, the ICRC for the 23rd time held the five …
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