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IHFFC Annual Meeting 2021

IHFFC Annual Meeting 2021

On 22 and 23 March 2021, the Commission held its traditional annual meeting, for the first time in a virtual format.

Ethiopia: IHFFC has proposed its services

The International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) has proposed its services to the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia by a letter dated 29 December 2020.

IHFFC has proposed its services

The International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) has proposed its services to the governments of both the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan through identical letters dated 7 October 2020.

Vice-President of the IHFFC meets with States Parties in New York

The First Vice-President of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission, Dr. Elzbieta Mikos-Skuza, visited the United Nations in New York upon invitation by the Permanent Mission of Poland to the United Nations.

Support for the IHFFC at the 33rd International Conference

The IHFFC assured a significant presence during the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, which took place in Geneva from 9 to 12 December 2019.

President of the IHFFC Meets States in Geneva

During a stay in Geneva, the President of the IHFFC, Thilo Marauhn, had the opportunity to brief representatives of dozens of States from all regions of the world on the mandate and work of the Commission.

IHFFC President and Vice President’s Visit to the United Nations, New York

Prof Thilo Marauhn, President IHFFC, and Dr Robin McNeill Love, Vice President IHFFC, visited the United Nations (UN) in New York in November 2019 for a series of top level UN meetings.

Launch of the Group of Friends of the IHFFC at the United Nations

On Monday, 11 November 2019, States formally launched the Group of Friends of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) at the United Nations.

Continued cooperation with Russia

The Commission has taken note of the fact that the Russian Federation has decided to withdraw the declaration made at the time of ratifying the Additional Protocol I of 8 June 1977 to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949...

IHFFC strives for universal recognition of its competence

Since its establishment by States, the International Humanitarian Fact Finding Commission (IHFFC) has engaged in continuous efforts in order to achieve universal recognition of its competence.

Rethinking the Humanitarian Health Response to Violent Conflict - London Exploratory Meeting

The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, London

Third International Conference on Safe Schools

Francisco Rey, Member of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC), participated in the Third International Conference on Safe Schools as a facilitator.

IHFFC Annual Meeting 2019

IHFFC Annual Meeting 2019

The International Humanitarian Fact-finding Commission (IHFFC) held its Annual Meeting from 1 to 3 April 2019 in Geneva.

 IHFFC has proposed its services

The International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) has proposed its services to the governments of both the Russian Federation and the Ukraine through identical letters dated 4 December 2018.

Seminar on International Humanitarian Law and the European Union

Réka Varga, Member of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC), gave a presentation during the seminar.

17th Session of the Assembly of the State Parties of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Justinas Žilinskas, Member of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC), was invited to deliver a statement on behalf of the Commission during the General Debate.

There are fifteen members of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission.