The Instrumentalization of Religion in Conflict 16/06/2020, Humanitarian Affairs Peacebuilders and policy-makers often accuse political elites of exploiting religion in conflicts for the purpose of achieving political objectives. In this important article, ...
Webinar: Religions, Health Issues and Management of the Dead with Alkhairaat University 10/06/2020, Islamic Circles The event was initiated by the regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for Indonesia and Timor Leste, in ...
COVID-19: Management of the Dead from the Perspective of Hinduism 17/05/2020, Hindu Circles Lack of familiarity with cultural and religious practices on the part of personnel involved in management of the dead can have serious consequences. ...
The Concept of Social Service 11/05/2020, Humanitarian Affairs Princess Amrit Kaur, recently voted TIME Woman of the Year 1947 for “championing an independent India”, explores the concept of social service in ...
Muslim Scholars Offer Guidance on COVID-19 30/04/2020, Islamic Circles Five influential Muslim scholars from different traditions and communities offer their guidance on COVID-19, such as related to prevention measures, respect for healthcare ...
Religious and Community Leaders Play Pivotal Role in Relaying Critical Information on COVID-19 29/04/2020, Islamic Circles This Ramadan is different in Gaza, as it is for the rest of the world. The religious leaders here have been busy trying ...
Management of the Dead under Islamic Law 21/04/2020, Islamic Circles This document discusses a number of contemporary issues and challenges pertinent to the management of the dead in contemporary armed conflicts and other ...
ICRC’s Engagement with Buddhist Circles in Myanmar 10/03/2020, Buddhist Circles From 8 to 9 February 2020, the ICRC delegation in Myanmar, together with the Global Affairs Unit in Bangkok, made a significant step ...
Project on the Interface between Buddhism and IHL 02/03/2020, Buddhist Circles This ICRC project on Buddhism and international humanitarian law (IHL) does not merely explore correspondences between Buddhism and IHL, but also investigates how ...
Why the ICRC is Talking about the Islamic Laws of War in Australia 20/02/2020, Islamic Circles International humanitarian law (IHL) and the Islamic laws of war have more in common than you might think. Here’s why the ICRC takes ...
