International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW Generally, International Humanitarian Law is considered as a set of rules which governs the conduct of humanitarian in armed conflicts. It provides the protection to person who are not or no longer participating in the hostilities besides it controls the usage of weapons and methods of warfare. According to Mr. Jean in his work, “Humanitarian law is a branch of public international law which owes its inspiration to a feeling for humanity and which is…

• The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement proposed a resolution at the Council of Delegates in 2011 in support of the elimination of nuclear weapons. This was adopted by 186 national societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) • The HINW initiative began with a conference in Oslo, Norway in March 2013, attended by 128 countries. o The UN agencies addressing the conference were very clear that they would not be able to effectively respond to the humanitarian…

and the tapping of cheaper foreign labour markets (‘Globalization’ n.d.). The evolution of technology has helped to spur a rise in international trade, investment and migration (Globalization 101 n.d.b). Migration is defined as the process of the movement of people across or within the borders of a nation or state (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies n.d.). Migration has…

Cambodian refugees and Vietnamese refugees also share differing experiences when it pertains to the topic of hardships faced when fleeing one’s homeland. Although both groups faced complications when fleeing their homeland, the complications and obstacles they faced were distinct. As for the Cambodian refugees, an abundant amount died during the journey to freedom. According to Kuy, “An estimated 3 million died during the Killing Fields, from torture, execution, starvation and disease. Some…