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Introductory Webinar: “Exploring Convergences Between Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law”

Introductory Webinar: “Exploring Convergences Between Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law”

18/12/2020, Buddhist Circles

On December 16 2020, the ICRC in collaboration with the International Association of Theravada Buddhist Universities (IATBU), the International Association of Buddhist Universities ...

Muslim Scholars Present Their Perspectives on Islamic Law and IHL

Muslim Scholars Present Their Perspectives on Islamic Law and IHL

30/11/2020, Islamic Circles

The ICRC has acknowledged the importance of understanding the Islamic laws of war since the 1950s, and has intensified its engagement with Islamic ...

Faith in Humanity Film

Faith in Humanity Film

17/09/2020, Humanitarian Affairs

The ICRC engages worldwide with religious scholars, academics, humanitarian workers and other segments of civil society to explore correspondences between humanitarian principles and ...

India: Interfaith Dialogue on Dignified Management of the Dead during COVID-19

India: Interfaith Dialogue on Dignified Management of the Dead during COVID-19

12/08/2020, Humanitarian Affairs

The pandemic has fundamentally altered every aspect of our lives and with the toll crossing more than 700,000 globally and 45,000 in India, ...

Indonesia: Religious Leaders Reflect on Their Role during COVID-19

Indonesia: Religious Leaders Reflect on Their Role during COVID-19

23/06/2020, Humanitarian Affairs

Religious leaders in Indonesia have played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic. While adhering to the health protocols issued by the authorities, ...

Muslim Scholars Offer Guidance on COVID-19

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

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 ...

Videos from the Buddhism and IHL Conference – Q&A and Closing Session

Videos from the Buddhism and IHL Conference – Q&A and Closing Session

01/11/2019, Buddhist Circles

A selection of the Q&A and Closing Session of the global conference on “Reducing Suffering During Armed Conflict: The Interface Between Buddhism and ...

Videos from the Buddhism and IHL Conference – Presentations

Videos from the Buddhism and IHL Conference – Presentations

01/11/2019, Buddhist Circles

A selection of presentations given during the global conference on “Reducing Suffering During Armed Conflict: The Interface Between Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law ...

Videos from the Buddhism and IHL Conference – Opening Session

Videos from the Buddhism and IHL Conference – Opening Session

31/10/2019, Buddhist Circles

A selection of the opening speeches given during the global conference on “Reducing Suffering During Armed Conflict: The Interface Between Buddhism and International ...