Tag protection of civilians

Book Launch: “Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law”

Book Launch: “Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law”

20/09/2023, Buddhist Circles

What guidance can Buddhism provide to those involved in armed conflict and to belligerents who must perhaps kill or be killed or defend ...

Once the Buddha Was Displaced: A Humanitarian Reading of the Vessantara Jātaka

Once the Buddha Was Displaced: A Humanitarian Reading of the Vessantara Jātaka

07/10/2022, Buddhist Circles

The story of the Buddha’s past life as prince Vessantara is dear to the hearts of Buddhists across many cultures and lineages. As ...

[Urdu] Protection of the Elderly: Islam and IHL

[Urdu] Protection of the Elderly: Islam and IHL

05/08/2022, Islamic Circles

In this short article in Urdu, Dr. Muhammad Adil from Pakistan discusses the protection granted by Islam and IHL to the elderly during ...

The Gift of Fearlessness: A Buddhist Protection Framework in Relation to IHL

The Gift of Fearlessness: A Buddhist Protection Framework in Relation to IHL

07/06/2022, Buddhist Circles

In this article, Dr. Christina Kilby from James Madison University presents abhayadāna (‘the gift of fearlessness’) as a Buddhist protection concept that complements ...

[Eng/Somali] “Spared from the Spear: Traditional Somali Behaviour in Warfare”

[Eng/Somali] “Spared from the Spear: Traditional Somali Behaviour in Warfare”

24/03/2022, Other Traditions

We are glad to be able to share with you the digital version of the English/Somali-language book “Spared from the Spear: Traditional Somali ...

Contemporary Buddhism Publishes Pioneering ICRC Article Exploring the Interface Between Buddhism and IHL

Contemporary Buddhism Publishes Pioneering ICRC Article Exploring the Interface Between Buddhism and IHL

21/12/2021, Buddhist Circles

Given that Buddhist teachings encourage compassion and non-violence, scholarship has tended to critique Buddhists’ involvement in armed conflict rather than considering how it ...

A Humanitarian Re-Reading of the Angulimala Sutta

A Humanitarian Re-Reading of the Angulimala Sutta

20/10/2021, Buddhist Circles

The Angulimala Sutta is a riveting tale from the Buddhist scriptures of a blood-thirsty murderer who lived during the time that the Buddha ...

[Kiswahili] Book Publication: Protection of the Victims of Armed Conflict under IHL and Islamic Shari’a

[Kiswahili] Book Publication: Protection of the Victims of Armed Conflict under IHL and Islamic Shari’a

20/05/2021, Islamic Circles

We are delighted to announce the next Kiswahili language publication: “Ulinzi kwa Wahanga wa Migogoro ya Kutumia Silaha Katika Sheria ya Kimataifa ya ...

Fratelli Tutti: Holy See Event on “Fraternity, Multilateralism and Peace”

Fratelli Tutti: Holy See Event on “Fraternity, Multilateralism and Peace”

07/05/2021, Humanitarian Affairs / Other Traditions

On 15 April 2021, the Holy See organised a high-level event on “Fraternity, Multilateralism and Peace”. It was the occasion for the Holy ...

Bangladesh: The Role of Religious Leaders to Prevent Violence Against Women and Children

Bangladesh: The Role of Religious Leaders to Prevent Violence Against Women and Children

23/04/2021, Islamic Circles

On 22 February 2021, the Bangladesh delegation of the ICRC organised a webinar on the role of religious leaders in preventing violence against ...