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Published on December 6, 2024 - 17:03 GMT

Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history

The film screening event, now in its third year, is part of the faculty's ongoing International Law and Films project. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between legal theory and cinematic storytelling, offering a unique platform to take a look at …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

Venezuela: Medical equipment – a matter of life and death

We provided extensive support to the health facilities concerned. Between 2019 and the first quarter of 2024, the ICRC donated 812 items of equipment and repaired 417 at a number of health facilities, mainly in Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, Bolívar, Apure, …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law

Ambassador Gafoor, Excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for the opportunity to address this Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on the question of how international law applies to the use of ICTs. To answer your …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 11:41 GMT

China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time

The Winning Team: China University of Political Science and Law The Runner-up Team: Jilin University The Second Runner-up Team: Shandong University, Weihai The fourth ranking team: Peking University Best Mooters The Best Oralist in the Final Round: TIAN …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference

Launched in late 2023, the Central Tracing Agency’s Military Personnel Identification Project (MPI) is a 3-year initiative led by the African Centre for Medicolegal Systems (ACMS) in Pretoria, South Africa. It brings together State armed forces from around …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar

The Seminar was chaired by the government of Malawi and included representatives from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. The seminar focused on the implementation of IHL and the …

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Published on December 4, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa

Patrick Youssef, ICRC Regional Director for Africa who is on a visit to China, in his keynote address briefed the participants about the current humanitarian situation in the continent including Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia. He updated the audience about …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 20:51 GMT

ICRC Statement on Threats

Ambassador Gafoor, Excellencies, The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this 9th meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG), and to address the group with respect to potential threats …

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Published on December 3, 2024 - 01:04 GMT

ICRC: Humanitarian aid remains an urgent necessity to alleviate the tide of suffering in Gaza

Mr. President, dear ministers, colleagues, The ICRC would like to thank Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for organizing this conference. We hope to reach the urgent objective of enhancing …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 14:36 GMT

Afghanistan: Helping a record number of children with cerebral palsy

When Gul Wazir's eight-month-old daughter, Fatima, struggled with mobility caused by CP, he became her superhero. After spending months searching for the right treatment, the devoted father travelled four hours away from their home in eastern …

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Published on December 1, 2024 - 11:59 GMT

Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia

The seminar featured lectures and discussions on the protection of civilians and the humane treatment of prisoners during armed conflicts, exploring these issues from both IHL and Islamic Sharia perspectives. The aim was to promote the universal acceptance …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 10:09 GMT

Lebanon: Displaced and trading innocence for resilience in the suburbs of Beirut

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are among the most vulnerable populations in times of crisis. Unlike refugees, they remain within their country’s borders and rely on their own state for protection. Yet, in fragile contexts, the state’s capacity to …

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Published on November 29, 2024 - 10:09 GMT

China: Journalists discuss impact of misinformation and media’s role during humanitarian crises

The workshop included a series of presentations and interactive sessions with experienced journalists who had worked in volatile situations, allowing participants to gain insights into the realities of crisis reporting. Their accounts highlighted the …

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Published on November 28, 2024 - 17:43 GMT

From the classroom to the courtroom: The journey of Bangladesh law students advocating for international humanitarian law

For many, the Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in collaboration with Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), is more than just a competition. It is a transformative experience …

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Published on November 27, 2024 - 13:46 GMT

Israel-Lebanon: Ceasefire an encouraging step for region exhausted by conflict

The ceasefire must be upheld and enforced across all levels of command to ensure much-needed respite for civilians on both sides of the border. It must also facilitate the rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid for civilians wherever they are. For …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 19:02 GMT

ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention

Y.E. Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Y.E. Ly Thuch, President of the 5th Review Conference, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, I am delighted to address the Fifth Review Conference of the Anti‑Personnel Mine Ban …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 19:02 GMT

China: High-level dialogue explores crisis reporting through Chinese and global media lenses

In her opening remarks, Patricia Rey, ICRC’s Head of Global Communications, emphasized the critical role of media in shaping public perception, influencing global responses to crises, and upholding humanitarian principles, particularly in an era marked by …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 14:02 GMT

Iraq: Humanitarian Call for Witnesses from the Gulf War 1990-1991

Do you have information about some events that could have led to some persons going missing or burial places from the 1990-1991 Gulf War? Did you witness any such events or have seen any place of burial? Have you heard of such events or gravesites from …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 08:25 GMT

Afghanistan: Assisting communities grappling with the impact of climate change

Decades of conflict and violence, underinvestment in critical infrastructure and economic challenges have weakened the country’s capacity to tackle the growing threats posed by climate hazards. Despite the urgent need for adaptation strategies, Afghanistan …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 13:11 GMT

Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals

IHL is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict. It protects persons who are not, or are no longer, directly, or actively participating in hostilities, and imposes limits on the means and methods of …

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