Around two thirds of ICRC operations are in Muslim countries where armed conflicts are in progress. Our ability to understand the connections and differences between international humanitarian law (IHL) and Islamic law can make a crucial difference in our operational work and in our ability to build trust and respect with local communities. But how can we do ... Show More
Oct 2
Dialogue, dignity, and the humanitarian contribution to peace
The number of conflicts continues to rise – with the ICRC currently classifying some 130 armed conflicts worldwide – while at the same time, they are rarely brought to an end. The human suffering they cause is devastating and hard to comprehend. But wars are not inevitable – and ... Show More
15m 42s
Jul 2024
The limits of international law with Dr. Ardi Imseis
This week Lara and Michael sit down with Associate Professor of Law at Queens University, Dr. Ardi Imseis. We discuss international law, the ICJ's decision on the illegality of Israel's occupation of the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem as ruled by the Highest Court in the Hag ... Show More
48m 44s
Sep 15
The Muslim world must move from words to action
In the wake of Israel's unprecedented strike on Qatari soil, Muslim leaders are weighing their response. Pakistan, the Islamic world's only nuclear power, warns that words alone will not deter further aggression. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar tells ... Show More
27m 20s
Oct 2024
Khaled Beydoun: The US Law Professor taking on Western media on Gaza
Meet the American law professor who’s visa was in question earlier this week after speaking at a Mosque in Sydney. Khaled Beydoun, who is of Lebanese, Egyptian and Palestinian heritage, has a staggering 2.5 million Instagram followers and has become a major source of trusted ne ... Show More
35m 36s
Oct 2024
Twice displaced: A Palestinian perspective on October 7
It’s been one year since the October 7th attacks today. 365 days on, what reflections do we have on conflict, justice, the role of social media and the failings of western leaders and international law to bring an end what human rights groups describe as an unfolding genocide? On ... Show More
18m 29s