ICRC Statement: UN General Assembly Sixth Committee
… the status of the Protocols additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the … the status of the additional protocols to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 relating …
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Sudan: ICRC President calls for greater humanitarian space and respect of international humanitarian law
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
ICRC President concludes visit to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
… human suffering. “In a divided world, the Geneva Conventions embody universal values, serving … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people …
International Conference joint IFRC-ICRC statement: Concrete actions urgently needed following commitments at the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Conference
… 31-10-2024 Geneva, 31 October (ICRC/IFRC) The Red Cross … together 191 signatory governments of the Geneva Conventions, along with 186 National Red Cross …
Mirjana Spoljaric: 34th RCRC International Conference Opening Remarks
… need, when will it be? Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions states: “The High Contracting … and uphold humanitarian principles. The Geneva Conventions provide the ICRC with a …
ICRC/IFRC Statement
… at its 34th International Conference Geneva (ICRC/IFRC) – The 34th International … together with 196 states party to the Geneva Conventions. The meeting, which takes …
Philippines: Memories of Marawi
… fate and whereabouts is enshrined in the Geneva Conventions, which the Philippines is a party …
Let us remember that disarmament saves lives, curbs arms race, moderates the inhumanity of war, and fosters peace
… to promote universal adherence to these Conventions and to other instruments … the ATT and of Article 1 common to the 1949 Geneva Conventions can go a long way in preventing …
Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate
… that protect victims of war. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and works in more than … organization, its mandate stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. For more information, …
Investigating and prosecuting serious violations: an important tool against impunity
… law categorized as “grave breaches” under the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocol I, as well …
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