Category: International law

Asylum Seekers in New York

New York City is home to thousands of asylum seekers who are looking for safety and a new start. But what are the challenges and opportunities they face in the Big Apple? In this blog post, you will learn about the asylum process, the shelter system, and the resources available for asylum seekers and their supporters in New York City. You will also discover how you can welcome and help these newcomers who enrich our culture, economy, and society.

Humanitarian Law

Humanitarian law is a set of rules that aims to protect people who are not or are no longer taking part in hostilities, and to limit the means and methods of warfare. In this blog post, you will learn the main features and principles of humanitarian law, how it is created and enforced, and why it is important for humanity.

The Geneva Conventions: What You Need to Know

The Geneva Conventions are a set of international treaties that regulate how wars are fought and how people are treated during wars. They aim to protect human dignity and life in times of armed conflict. In this blog post, you will learn what the Geneva Conventions are, how they came about, what their main principles are, and why they are still relevant today.