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News Section 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent  The 30th International Conference grouping the National Societies, their International Federation, the ICRC and the 194 States party to the Geneva Conventions, took place from 26 to 30 November 2007, in Geneva, at the International Conference Center (CICG). The 30th International Conference was preceded by the Council of Delegates (23-24 November 2007) and by the General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (20-22 November 2007). 30th International Conference - Highlights
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“Together for humanity” is the slogan that the Standing Commission has adopted for the Council of Delegates and the 30th International Conference. This slogan aims, in particular, to highlight the Movement's willingness to form partnerships in order to address the needs of the most vulnerable people.
 Key document30-5-2008 Resolutions: Council of Delegates 2007 and 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red CrescentCouncil of Delegates of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Geneva, 23-24 November 2007; 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 26 to 30 November 2007. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\RC Movement) ICRC Publication Includes PDF Agenda and programme24-11-2007 Agenda and programme for the 30th International ConferenceAgenda and programme of the 30th International Conference adopted by the Council of Delegates of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Geneva, 24 November 2007. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF Statements26-11-2007 Opening statement by ICRC president, Jakob Kellenberger30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 26 to 30 November 2007. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Official Statement Background documents and reports10-12-2007 Background documents and reports30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 26 to 30 November 2007. Official working documents of the 30th International Conference. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF 12-10-2007 Database “Follow-up to the 28th" International Conference: Implementation of decisions of the 28th International ConferenceMembers' reports on the implementation of Resolution 1 of the 28th International Conference and pledges are posted on the database “Follow-up to the 28th International Conference. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Panel - general debate - commissions10-1-2008 Report on the work of commissions A, B and C30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 26 to 30 November 2007. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Report Includes PDF Pledges11-12-2007 Pledges and guidelines30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 26 to 30 November 2007. During the International Conference the participants - whether they be National Red Cross Red Crescent Societies, representatives of the States, the ICRC, the International Federation or observers – were invited to sign voluntarily either individual or joint specific humanitarian commitments for the period 2008 to 2011 in the form of pledges. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) 10-12-2007 Database: "pledges and follow-up to the 30th International Conference"30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 26 to 30 November 2007.
Model pledges and pledges submitted by members are available on the database "pledges and follow-up to the 30th IC". (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF Workshops and side events10-12-2007 Workshops and side events: outlines and reports30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 26 to 30 November 2007. The workshops supplemented the official proceedings of the Conference by providing more discussion on humanitarian topics related to the Conference theme and objectives. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF Daily bulletin and interviews1-12-2007 30th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent: daily bulletin, 1 December
2007Daily report from the Movement's international conference in Geneva, 26-30 November 2007. The conference groups representatives of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and the 194 States party to the Geneva Conventions, as well as observers. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF 30-11-2007 30th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent: daily bulletin, 30 November 2007Daily report from the Movement's international conference in Geneva, 26-30 November 2007. The conference groups representatives of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and the 194 States party to the Geneva Conventions, as well as observers. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF 29-11-2007 30th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent: daily bulletin, 29 November 2007Daily report from the Movement's international conference in Geneva, 26-30 November 2007. The conference groups representatives of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and the 194 States party to the Geneva Conventions, as well as observers. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF 28-11-2007 30th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent: daily bulletin, 28 November 2007Daily report from the Movement's international conference in Geneva, 26-30 November 2007. The conference groups representatives of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and the 194 States party to the Geneva Conventions, as well as observers. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF 27-11-2007 30th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent: daily bulletin, 27 November 2007Daily report from the Movement's international conference in Geneva, 26-30 November 2007. The conference groups representatives of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and the 194 States party to the Geneva Conventions, as well as observers. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Includes PDF 22-11-2007 Tackling tomorrow's challenges through partnershipsNo single organization, government or community can meet the world's humanitarian challenges alone according to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, gathering for its international conference in Geneva from 26 to 30 November. States party to the Geneva Conventions are also attending. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Interview 22-11-2007 Now is the time to work together for humanityComplex humanitarian challenges, such as climate change and armed violence, will be on the agenda of the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent being held in Geneva from 26 to 30 November. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Interview 22-11-2007 The Safety and Protection of Journalists and their Crews and International Humanitarian Law and media reportingUnder International humanitarian law (IHL), civilian journalists on assignments in armed conflicts must be respected and protected from any form of intentional attack. IHL affords civilian journalists the same protection that is granted to civilians, as long as they do not take any direct part in the hostilities. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Interview Photo Collection30-11-2007 Selection of photos taken at the Council of Delegates - 2007 and the 30th International Conference The media is welcome to use these images, which can be downloaded at high resolution. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Photo Collection Includes Photo Press article29-4-2008 Spirit of partnership dominates the conference30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Geneva, 26–30 November 2007. Climate change, respect for humanitarian law, migration, violence and preparing for disasters top the agenda - Article published in the Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine, No 1, 2008. (Focus\RC Movement\International Conference\30th Conference) Press article Report18-12-2007 Covering war and disaster Report on special meeting on media safety and IHL in war reporting, Geneva 26.11.2007 (Humanitarian law\Other issues\Media and IHL) Report Video Collection27-11-2007 International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent hosts panel debate on humanitarian challengesHighlights from the panel discussion on the opening day of the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva, 26-30 November 2007. (Info resources\Video) Video Collection Includes Video  |
