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Background The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies . As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Organizational Context The IFRC Disaster Law Programme (DLP) seeks to reduce human vulnerability by promoting effective laws for disaster risk management and response. As a pioneer in the field of international disaster response laws, rules and principles, the DLP led development of the most widely used international guidelines on the regulation of international relief. At the request of the IFRC’s members and the state parties to the Geneva Conventions, the DLP recently expanded its work into research and advocacy concerning legal issues related to domestic disaster management. I...

Finnish Red Cross (FRC) Location: Denmark(Copenhagen) Date: 14-03-2011 to 16-03-2011 Language: English Location: Finland(Helsinki) Date: 11-04-2011 to 13-04-2011 Language: English Type: Training Course or Seminar Keywords: Humanitarian Principles and Ethics, International Humanitarian Law Training Description A strong knowledge of International Humanitarian Law is an essential tool for actors working during armed conflict and other situations of violence. The courses serve as a unique opportunity to discuss the legal and policy challenges of contemporary armed conflicts through lectures, group discussions, case studies and network building. The courses are organized by the Danish Red Cross and the Finnish Red Cross with support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and funded by the European Community’s Humanitarian Office (ECHO). How to Register: More information and the application form: www.ihlforhumanitarians.org Danish Red Cross: (Questi...