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News Section 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent - Protecting Human Dignity  The Conference - grouping 181 National Societies, their International Federation, the ICRC and 191 States party to the Geneva Conventions - met in Geneva from 2 to 6 December 2003.
The main theme of the Conference was "Protecting Human Dignity". Its objective was to have participants accept the twofold responsibility underpinning the results of the Conference: The Conference resulted in resolutions, which included a Declaration and an Agenda for Humanitarian Action.
 Key document1-7-2004 Resolutions of the 28th International conference of the Red Cross and Red CrescentThis publication, prepared by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, contains the Declaration and Agenda for Humanitarian Action of the 28th International Conference. It sets out the main theme and overall goal of the conference, namely Protecting Human Dignity and outlines the resolutions which were adopted during the conference - Geneva, 2-6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Report on the implementation of the International Federation Pledge to the 27th International Conference on VolunteersReport prepared by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Follow-up report on the implementation of the Plan of Action for the Years 2000-2003 adopted by the 27th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Database of the follow up of the 28th International Conference(Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 14-11-2003 Pledges of the participants of the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red CrescentAll the pledges of the participants and datas related to the implementation of the Declaration, Agenda for Humanitarian Action and pledges are collected in the database "Follow-up to the 28th International Conference" (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 22-8-2003 The Missing: a pledge by the ICRC28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 Pledge of the ICRC to resolve the problem of people unaccounted for as a result of armed conflict or internal violence and to assist their families (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Includes Photo Agenda and programme1-12-2003 Agenda and programme28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Includes PDF Statements4-12-2003 Statement to the Conference Commission on 'Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity', 4 December 2003Professor Malcolm Dando, Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford, United Kingdom. 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 4-12-2003 Women and war: implementation of the ICRC pledge to the 27th International ConferenceSpeech by the President of the ICRC, Dr. Jakob Kellenberger, to the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 4 December 2003. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Official Statement 4-12-2003 “Human Dignity and Humanitarian Space”Remarks by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, Launch of Women and War Exhibit, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 4 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 3-12-2003 Statement by Mr. Juan Manuel Suárez del Toro, President, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva, 3 December 200328th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Official Statement 3-12-2003 Address by the President of the ICRC, Dr. Jakob Kellenberger, Geneva, 3 December 200328th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Official Statement Workshops and events8-12-2003 List of workshops held at the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 7-12-2003 Overview of the workshopsMs Marie Gervais-Vidricaire, Rapporteur of the Conference, - 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 Operational challenges in carrying out humanitarian activities in a changing environmentWorkshop 11, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 National Societies in Civil-Military Cooperation, Questions, Challenges, Opportunities and ProspectsWorkshop 3, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 International humanitarian law and the challenges of contemporary armed conflicts Workshop 1, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 Biotechnology, Weapons and HumanityWorkshop 4, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 Small arms and human security: Humanitarian impacts and options for actionWorkshop 5, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 The role of Red Cross & Red Crescent National Societies in disaster risk reduction and the relevant links with governments and other key actorsWorkshop 8, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 Health and HIV/AIDS – Prevention, care and treatment, stigma and discrimination – four years of action against HIV/AIDS by Red Cross and Red CrescentWorkshop 6, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 Children and armed conflict: protecting and rebuilding young lives Workshop 2, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 Civil society participation in international public-private health partnerships. Challenges and lessons learntWorkshop 9, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 Domestic implementation of the Statute of the International Criminal Court Workshop 7, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) 6-12-2003 "Where Disasters Meet" – Similarities and Distinct factors involved in NS Preparedness to respond to contexts affected by both conflict and natural disasters Workshop 10, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Reports6-12-2003 The missing and their families, action to resolve the problem of people unaccounted for as a result of armed conflict or internal violence and to assist their familiesReport prepared by the International Committee of the Red Cross, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Preparedness for climate change, a study to assess the future impact of climatic changes upon the frequency and severity of disasters and the implications for humanitarian response and preparednessDocument prepared by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in cooperation with the Netherlands Red Cross, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Women and War, implementation of the ICRC pledge to the 27th International ConferenceReport prepared by the International Committee of the Red Cross, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Customary international humanitarian lawReport prepared by the International Committee of the Red Cross, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 International humanitarian law and the challenges of contemporary armed conflictsReport prepared by the International Committee of the Red Cross, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Report on the follow-up of the resolution 3 of the 27th International Conference on the emblemReport prepared by the Standing Commission of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as auxiliaries to the public authorities in the humanitarian field: conclusions from the study undertaken by the
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesDocument prepared by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in consultation with the International Committee of the Red Cross, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 International Disaster Response Laws (IDRL), project report 2002-2003Document prepared by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Activity report 2000-2003 of the Empress Shôken Fund and revision of the regulations for the Empress Shôken FundReport prepared by the Joint Commission of the Empress Shôken Fund, 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 2 to 6 December 2003 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Report Includes PDF Daily bulletins8-12-2003 Daily bulletin of the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, issue 5Declaration and Agenda for Humanitarian Action adopted. Standing Commission update. Report on the Commissions: four urgent issues examined. Conference closes with commitment to continue to uphold human dignity. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Includes PDF 6-12-2003 Daily bulletin of the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, issue 4New Standing Commission elected by the conference with a four year mandate. International Volunteers Day marked by the world's largest volunteer organization.
Customary law an important tool to protect civilians. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Includes PDF 5-12-2003 Daily bulletin of the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, issue 3Delegates mobilize efforts to resolve the problem of people missing in conflict and the trauma of their families. Action sought to limit the human impact of certain weapons. HIV/AIDS - a most serious threat to human dignity. Reducing risks arising from disasters - a formidable challenge. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Includes PDF 4-12-2003 Daily bulletin of the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, issue 2Keynote speeches underline the need to tackle threats to human dignity. ICRC President Jakob Kellenberger emphasizes the ongoing relevance of law in new conflicts. Attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers unacceptable. International Federation President Juan Manuel Del Toro says disaster and disease most serious threats to human dignity. Queen Rania of Jordan opens women and war exhibit. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Includes PDF 3-12-2003 Daily bulletin of the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, issue 1At the opening of the Conference on Tuesday afternoon (2 December), the Chairperson of the Standing Commission, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, stressed the need for action and told participants: "Our relevance will be judged by the difference we make." (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Includes PDF Press article31-3-2004 28th International Conference wrap upSome 1,722 delegates gathered in Geneva from 2 to 6 December 2003 and adopted an agenda for humanitarian action. If the commitments are kept, better respect for human dignity should ensue - Article published in the Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine, No 1, 2004 (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\28th Conference) Press article  |
