Advanced IHL Seminar for Academics and Policymakers
… legal and policy challenges? Organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross … and the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights , the Advanced IHL …
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Head of Policy and Humanitarian Affairs
… London London, UK Job Share (60% FTE) International law and policy About us Set up in 2003, the … regional delegation focuses on pursuing humanitarian diplomacy and facilitating ICRC …
Senior Armed Forces and Security (FAS) Delegate
… reference point for neutral and independent humanitarian action, as well as for International Humanitarian Law. Purpose The Senior Armed Forces& Security …
Recruiter for field positions – Talent Acquisition Team
… Resident 38 hours/week Human resources The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by … respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral …
HR Contracts and Administration Officer
… in line with ICRC policies and Swiss Labour laws. RELATIONSHIPS Internally, interacts … improvement. WHAT WE OFFER Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce An opportunity … is open for Philippine residents only. The International Committee of the Red Cross …
What does the law say about the responsibilities of the Occupying Power in the occupied Palestinian territory?
… What does IHL say about occupation law and when is a territory considered occupied? The numerous rules of international humanitarian law (IHL) that seek to protect …
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: 2024 session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference
… Statement by Mirjana Spoljaric, President, International Committee of the Red Cross … ever be used in accordance with international humanitarian law. Any use of, or threat to use, nuclear …
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from 7 October 2023 to 30 June 2024
… on its built-in emergency capacity, the International Committee of the Red Cross … its response in the West Bank to address the humanitarian consequences of a sharp rise in … on respect for International Humanitarian Law and protection of civilians Engaged the …
ICRC Annual Report 2023
… In a year beset with overlapping crises and humanitarian needs of unprecedented scale, the … conflict victims around the world. Rooted in international humanitarian law (IHL), our unique mandate, and our …
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected
… -- Present in the region since 1967, the International Committee of the Red Cross … treaty and customary rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), comprising the rules of belligerent …
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