The 6th National Moot Court Competition on International Humanitarian Law
Law faculties of 14 Jordanian public and private universities took part in the competition, representing: the University of Jordan, Al al-Bayt University, Jadara University, Ajloun National University, Zarqa University, Irbid Private University, Applied Science University, Petra University, Philadelphia University, Jerash University, Islamic Sciences University, Amman Arab University, Mu’tah University, and Al-Ahliyya Amman University.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
National Society Investment Alliance announces grants to 14 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies
A joint pooled fund of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the NSIA provides flexible, multi-year funding to support the sustainable development of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies that carry out critical humanitarian work under extremely challenging environments.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
ICRC and Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity strengthen cooperation on cybersecurity and digital resilience for humanitarian action
Given their complementary missions and shared commitment to cybersecurity and digital resilience, the cooperation between the Global Cyber Hub and the Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity provides a strong foundation for building a secure, inclusive, and principled digital space, benefiting humanitarian work and contributing to a more open, dynamic, and trusted society.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC response to staged recovery of deceased in Gaza
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is aware of a video pertaining to the recovery of a deceased person in Gaza.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Sudan: Statement on the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society volunteers
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expresses its deepest sorrow over the killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) volunteers in Bara, North Kordofan State.
Full article at source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
US: Parental Notice for Abortion Causes Harm
- State laws requiring healthcare providers to notify a parent about a young person’s abortion decision cause harmful delays and can block access to health care.
Full article at source: Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Türkiye: Draft Law Threatens LGBT People with Prison
(Istanbul, October 29, 2025) – A government proposal would pave the way to bring criminal charges against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Türkiye, one of the most alarming rollbacks of rights in decades, Human Rights Watch said today.
Full article at source: Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Merz Shouldn’t Ignore Türkiye’s Assault on Rights, Democracy
On the heels of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to sign a dealfor Türkiye to acquire fighter jets, on October 30 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will beat his own path to the presidential palace.
Full article at source: Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Saudi Arabia: Grand Mufti Should Back Religious Tolerance
(Beirut) – Saudi authorities on October 22, 2025, appointed a new Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia who has demonized the country’s Shia Muslim minority in past public written statements and comments, Human Rights Watch said today.
Full article at source: Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Education in Mali Shuttered Amid Islamist Armed Group’s Siege
Mali’s military junta has temporarily shut down all schools and universities after an Islamist armed group laid siege to the nation’s capital, Bamako, and cut off fuel supplies, deepening the suffering of children and youth whose education has been disrupted by years of conflict.
Full article at source: Human Rights Watch (HRW)
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