When does IHL apply? 13/8/2017, IHL International Humanitarian Law (IHL) applies only in situations of armed conflict. It offers two systems of protection: one for international armed conflict and ...
Nuclear weapons: For the first time in 72 years, we have genuine hope 10/8/2017, IHL / News releases and statements Joint Statement on the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Seventy-two years ago this week the cities of Hiroshima and ...
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 ...
