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29 June 2017
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HUMANIZING THE LAWS OF WAR
On 29 June, the ICRC and the German Permanent Mission to the United Nations will convene a panel to discuss the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's role as a thought leader of international humanitarian law (IHL) ever since its very creation and will, in particular, critically assess the ICRC's unique role.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT URBAN WAR
“I Saw My City Die,” a report released this month captures the experience of civilians living in cities impacted by devastating urban wars. In his article, Trevor Keck discusses the report's main findings, notably why so many civilians are harmed by urban battles and what can be done about it.
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NEW OPEN ONLINE COURSE: VIOLENCE AGAINST HEALTH CARE
Violence against healthcare is one of the most preoccupying features in today’s armed conflicts. The role of education and training is key to guide health-care providers, authorities, armed groups and civil society on the role and responsibilities they have in preventing violence against healthcare.
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WHERE IT MATTERS
On 26 June, the ICRC, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and HERE-Geneva convened a panel of experts that looked at how humanitarian organizations and donors should step up their work to deliver humanitarian responses to those most in need during armed conflicts.
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A TREATY TO END DECADES OF CIVILIAN SUFFERING
More than 100 States have adopted the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which prohibits the use and development of such munitions. This brochure provides an overview of the main provisions of the Convention and the steps required to meet its commitments.
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THE ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS AT 40: UPHOLDING HUMANITY IN TODAY'S CONFLICTS 

On 8 June 2017, to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Additional Protocols I and II, a conference was organized where historians, lawyers, military officers and diplomats reflected on their impact on the practice of parties to armed conflicts and practical relevance for today's conflicts.
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VALUES WORTH FIGHTING FOR: THE ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS AT 40
In their article, Yves Sandoz, Honorary Member of the ICRC and Jérôme Massé, lawyer, discuss why the Additional Protocols are more important than ever when it comes to protecting civilians from the worst excesses of war and guiding parties to armed conflicts in the conduct of hostilities.
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