Workshop: Engaging with students and professors on the issue of sexual violence in armed conflicts April 15, 2016 2 mins read Online learning / Sexual Violence The ICRC assists universities in raising awareness about sexual violence in armed conflict by providing teaching material about the issue. Based on its ...
Launch of ICRC’s Updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention April 14, 2016 4 mins read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict / Online publications / Sexual Violence / Videos The editors Since their adoption in 1949, the Geneva Conventions have been put to the test and ...
Conference cycle: New technologies and the modern battlefield April 11, 2016 7 mins read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict / Videos New technologies and the modern battlefield: Humanitarian perspectives was a series of high-level public events and experts meetings coordinated by the ICRC on several ...
Exhibition shines light on ICRC’s efforts to generate respect for the law April 9, 2016 2 mins read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict On 22 March 2016, the ICRC launched a new exhibition at the Humanitarium, offering a unique insight into the organization’s longstanding efforts to generate ...
How does law protect in war? Online April 8, 2016 2 mins read Events and highlights / Law and Conflict / Online publications The ICRC’s core publication on teaching international humanitarian law (IHL) is available online, providing academics, ...
e-Briefing: New technologies and the modern battlespace April 8, 2016 1 mins read Law and Conflict / Online publications In recent years, a wide array of new technologies have entered the modern battlefield, giving rise to new means and methods of warfare, ...
e-Learning: Health care in danger, the legal framework April 8, 2016 2 mins read Law and Conflict / Online learning This e-learning module provides an introduction to the laws governing health care services in armed conflict, and explains why health-care workers need protection. ...
e-Learning: Rights and responsibilities of health care personnel April 8, 2016 2 mins read Law and Conflict / Online learning This online learning module provides an in depth explanation of the principles and ethical considerations that underpin the work of health workers during ...
e-Learning: The basic rules and principles of IHL April 7, 2016 2 mins read Law and Conflict / Online learning The ICRC has recently updated its introductory e-learning course on IHL, featuring additional content, and improvements in the design, pedagogy and interface. This ...
