ICRC headquarters, Geneva

ICRC headquarters in Geneva supports the delegations that carry out our humanitarian work from around 80 delegations worldwide. Geneva also manages the ICRC's role of advocate and defender of international humanitarian law, dealing with governments and with partners in the humanitarian community. In addition, headquarters manages funding appeals, human resources and global communications. Since the closure of our mission in Turkey, HQ has also been handling all matters related to that country. Read the full overview.

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Professional standards for protection work carried out by humanitarian and human rights actors in armed conflict and other situations of violence

A shared basis for the protection work of humanitarian and human rights agencies in armed conflict and other situations of violence.
Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) - Leaflet

EHL is an education programme that introduces young people to the basic rules and principles of IHL and enables them to develop a “humanitarian” perspective.

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IHL: putting words into action in the Philippines
In the jungles, schools, barracks and legislative halls of the Philippines, Movement and external partners take a comprehensive approach to applying the letter and spirit of international humanitarian law.
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