What treaties make up International Humanitarian Law? 7/8/2017, IHL Contemporary IHL came into being with the original Geneva Convention of 1864. It has evolved in stages, to meet the ever-growing need for ...
What are the origins of International Humanitarian Law? 7/8/2017, IHL Efforts have been made, since ancient times, to protect individuals from the worst consequences of war. However, it was not until the second ...
What are jus ad bellum and jus in bello? 7/8/2017, IHL Jus ad bellum refers to the conditions under which States may resort to war or to the use of armed force in general. ...
What is International Humanitarian Law? 7/8/2017, IHL International humanitarian law (IHL) regulates relations between States, international organizations and other subjects of international law. It is a branch of public international ...
Missing persons – How the ICRC made a difference in 2015 7/8/2017, Missing persons - overview Click on images for more information
Forensic science and humanitarian action 3/8/2017, Missing persons - overview When people die during wars or disasters, or while migrating, their bodies must be handled respectfully and with dignity; and the remains of ...
Missing persons – what the ICRC does? 2/8/2017, Missing persons - overview Preventing people from going missing • We remind authorities about their obligations in clarifying the fate and whereabouts of missing People • We ...
Missing persons – what needs to be done? 2/8/2017, Missing persons - overview • States and parties involved in conflicts must acknowledge the seriousness of the issue and the suffering it causes. They must take every ...
Missing persons – how big is the problem? some facts 2/8/2017, Missing persons - overview Virtually every country in the world is affected by the tragedy of people who have gone missing during past or ongoing armed conflicts ...
Missing persons – why it matters? 2/8/2017, Missing persons - overview Anyone can understand the grief and desolation felt when a loved one dies. But what about the crushing hurt and uncertainty when somebody ...
