Achieving Peace through Dialogue with Armed Actors How Can We Protect People in Conflict? Engaging in dialogue with armed actors Seeking peaceful resolutions Ensuring safety for affected individuals Why is Dialogue Important? Preventing further violence Promoting understanding and empathy Fostering lasting peace Key Takeaways Engaging in dialogue with armed actors is crucial for protecting individuals … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Urges Global Renewal of Geneva Conventions What did the ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric highlight in the speech? 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions Call for recommitment to the framework for armed conflict Premise of protecting life over justifying death Why is it important for the world to … Read more
What is the latest update from Ethiopia? Ethiopia recently announced that nearly 1.5 million livestock animals have been vaccinated to aid the livelihoods of pastoralists impacted by the aftermath of armed conflicts. What does this mean for the community? The vaccination campaign aims to support the pastoralist communities in recovering from the challenges posed by … Read more
Georgia: Families of 16 people missing in 1992-93 conflict receive remains What happened in Georgia? The remains of 16 individuals missing since the 1992-93 armed conflict in Georgia have been turned over to their families. The identification and handover of the remains were carried out by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Why … Read more
The Importance of Distinguishing Between Violence and Armed Conflict in Humanitarian Law Why is it crucial to distinguish between violence and armed conflict? – Understanding the difference impacts the application of law. – It affects those directly involved or affected by the violence. How does identifying armed conflict affect the situation? – Determines the relevant … Read more
Exploring the Protection of Journalists in Armed Conflict What is International Humanitarian Law? Legal framework Protects individuals in armed conflict Includes journalists How Does it Safeguard Journalists? Unarmed status doesn’t affect protection Respect and protection required by all parties Journalists must avoid taking part in hostilities What are the Key Elements? Preventing attacks on journalists … Read more
The Definition of “International Armed Conflict” and “Non-International Armed Conflict” under International Humanitarian Law What constitutes an “International Armed Conflict”? Defined under International Humanitarian Law Governs armed conflicts between two or more states Includes cases where one state uses force against armed groups on the territory of another state How is a “Non-International Armed Conflict” … Read more
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is Committed to Preventing Torture What is the ICRC’s Mission? Dedicated to preventing and addressing torture Focusing on cruel, inhuman, degrading, or humiliating treatment Active in armed conflict and situations of violence How Does the ICRC Work? Provides support and assistance to victims Raises awareness on human … Read more
What is the current humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? The upsurge in armed conflict and violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is causing a devastating impact, particularly in the eastern region of the country. What are the key findings of the report? Armed conflict and violence are on … Read more
What event has allowed for collaboration between Abkhaz and Georgian participants? Involvement in the humanitarian Coordination Mechanism on Persons Unaccounted For In Connection with the Events of 1992–1993 Armed Conflict and After Who has been supporting this collaboration since 2? ICRC All thanks to the humanitarian Coordination Mechanism on Persons Unaccounted For in Connection with … Read more