Refugees, migrants, IDPs: Protecting people on the move—without distinction October 9, 2017 10 mins read Analysis / Humanitarian Action / Law and Conflict / Migration / Sexual Violence Sir Michael Aaronson ‘It is not the movement of persons that is the problem, it is the movement ...
War in cities: How to treat the disease without killing the patient? September 26, 2017 12 mins read Analysis / Humanitarian Action / Law and Conflict / Review-related / Sexual Violence Vincent Bernard Fighting in cities today causes immense suffering, massive displacement and enormous reconstruction costs. How can ...
Are we living through the worst period in history? February 15, 2017 10 mins read Analysis / Humanitarian Action / Review-related / Sexual Violence Vincent Bernard Vincent Bernard is the editor in chief of the International Review of the Red Cross. ...
IHL, protecting human life and dignity in XXI century wars February 14, 2017 3 mins read Law and Conflict / Online publications / Sexual Violence The editors International humanitarian law (IHL) protects those who do not, or no longer, fight in armed conflicts. It also limits means and methods of ...
‘How does law protect in war? Online’ has an improved look and new case studies February 14, 2017 1 min read Law and Conflict / Online publications / Sexual Violence The editors The ICRC has overhauled and improved the website of How Does Law Protect In War? Online. The new website has a more user-friendly ...
Behind the scenes: Updated commentary on the First Geneva Convention February 1, 2017 5 mins read ICRC Commentaries / Law and Conflict / Online publications / Sexual Violence Jean-Marie Henckaerts Last month saw the publication of the updated Commentary on the First Geneva Convention which ...
e-Briefing: The human cost of nuclear weapons October 12, 2016 5 mins read Humanitarian Action / Online publications / Quick Links / Sexual Violence The editors The ICRC’s latest e-briefing exposes the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons. It is being ...
Introducing the first multi-blog series on the updated Geneva Conventions Commentaries June 22, 2016 6 mins read ICRC Commentaries / Law and Conflict / Sexual Violence Humanitarian Law & Policy, Intercross and Opinio Juris The updated Commentaries are an interpretive compass emerging from more than 60 years of application and interpretation of the Geneva Conventions. Over the ...
The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and world’s governments address today’s humanitarian needs May 22, 2016 1 min read Sexual Violence The editors The infographics below deliver the complexity and magnitude of the International Conference at a glance, as they summarize pledges and resolutions and highlight ...
Introducing Humanitarian Law & Policy May 19, 2016 3 mins read Sexual Violence / World Humanitarian Summit Raphaël Dallaire Ferland & Vincent Bernard Today marks the launch of Humanitarian Law & Policy, a digital forum for those concerned with how to better protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence. ...
International Review: Principles guiding humanitarian action April 15, 2016 5 mins read Counterterrorism / Online publications / Religion / Sexual Violence The year 2015 was marked by a major anniversary for the International Red Cross and ...
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 ...
