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Implementation of International Humanitarian Law

Statutory Meetings / International Conference / Pledges / 32nd International Conference / Implementation of International Humanitarian Law

A) Objectives of the pledge:

Recalling the Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement which recognise the role played by National Societies in conjunction with their governments to ensure respect for international humanitarian law and to protect the red cross and red crescent emblems, and building on the already strong and positive work being done in this regard, the Australian Government and Australian Red Cross hereby pledge for the years 2016-2019:

 

    • To continue our exchange and ongoing dialogue about the challenges and emerging issues related to international humanitarian law as well as its implementation and associated policy and practice, including (but not limited to) thematic outcomes of the International Conferences of the Red Cross and Red Crescent as well as other IHL priorities in the Australian domestic context.

 

    • To continue to utilise the Australian Red Cross National International Humanitarian Law Committee as an important forum for this exchange and dialogue.

 

 

B) Action plan:

• Regular and ongoing dialogue and exchange of information, both formally and informally, between the Australian Government and Australian Red Cross.
• Regular meetings of the Australian Red Cross National International Humanitarian Law Committee.
• Identification of contact points within the Australian Government and Australian Red Cross on key issues.

C) Indicators for measuring progress:

NA

D) Resource implications:

NA

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