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Human rights’ focus on fact, law and compassion particularly crucial in the fog of war, Türk tells journalists in New York
18 Oct 2024 04:56 GMT
… for international human rights law and international humanitarian law is reaching a … deafening crescendo.
Respect for human rights, … blatant breach of human rights and humanitarian law continue unabated, amidst …
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UN Human Rights chief warns forcible transfer of civilians in North Gaza may constitute 'war crime'
18 Oct 2024 02:13 GMT
… “disregard and disrespect for international humanitarian law, for international human rights law is reaching a … arms have responsibilities under the Geneva Conventions, emphasizing the need to ensure …
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UN High Commissioner Human Rights blames Israel for food crisis
17 Oct 2024 23:35 GMT
In a press conference from the UN headquarters in New York, the representative said the current rates could double in the coming months due to the lack of action by the occupying power.
“Starving civilians as a method of war is prohibited by international …
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The Geneva Conventions – Is It Time to Introduce an AI Weapons Protocol?
17 Oct 2024 15:02 GMT
… , along with the Hague Conventions and the Geneva Protocol … of politicians, scientists, human rights experts and, not least … development of the Geneva Conventions and the history of … on the battlefield into international humanitarian law. The views expressed …
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Alleged munitions ship still being watched by human rights activists
17 Oct 2024 06:37 GMT
… ) continues to be tailed by human rights activists amid claims that it … the Adriatic. Amnesty International cited international humanitarian law which it says, “prohibits all …
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Anġlu Farrugia elected president of IPU Committee on International Humanitarian Law
16 Oct 2024 17:51 GMT
… International Humanitarian Law (IHL) during the 149th IPU Assembly.
The committee advocates for International Humanitarian Law … of armed conflict and protect human rights, particularly for civilians and prisoners …
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DRC - Statement By UN High Commissioner For Human Rights Volker Turk To The UN Human Rights Council
16 Oct 2024 08:39 GMT
… of human rights violations and abuses, and
violations of international humanitarian law, continues … increase humanitarian funding.
Human
rights violations committed by the … and operational international human
rights and humanitarian law framework.
MONUSCO’s …
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IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions
15 Oct 2024 22:37 GMT
Upon the invitation of the Romanian government, the ICRC participated in two events in Bucharest to promote international humanitarian law (IHL) in Romania. The event held on 8 May was hosted at the Romanian Parliament and chaired by the President of the …
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Human Rights Council adopts UAE-led resolution for Yemen
15 Oct 2024 22:00 GMT
… objectives of the Human Rights Council: to … promote and protect human rights through constructive dialogue … in fulfilling its human rights obligations and … Allegations of Human Rights Violations and International Humanitarian Law, ensuring accountability …
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Lebanon crisis: UN human rights office calls for probe into Israeli strike
15 Oct 2024 16:55 GMT
… the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
“We understand it was … real concerns with respect to [International Humanitarian Law], so the laws of war … facilities are a violation of international humanitarian law. They must end now,” OCHA …