70 years of the Geneva Conventions: South Asia – Milestones

International humanitarian law protects children from violence, recruitment and forced displacement - and safeguards their right to education. Schools must never be attacked or used for military purposes. The ICRC helps reunite separated families and supports children’s access to education, so that even amid conflict, every child can learn and grow in safety.

Even in war, people who are detained must be treated humanely and with respect for their dignity. International humanitarian law sets clear rules for their protection - covering their treatment, conditions of detention and contact with their families. The ICRC visits people in detention to ensure these rights are respected. During visits, our delegates speak privately with detainees, assess conditions and share confidential recommendations with the authorities. Our goal is simple: to make sure humanity is upheld, everywhere.