Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace
… the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, which is at the core of … key role as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions, stressing that IHL remains …
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Gaza: Civilians must be spared from impact of fighting
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the … please contact: Christoph HANGER, ICRC Geneva, tel: +41 79 731 04 03 OR …
The International Committee of the Red Cross in Greece, 2016-2023: Brief review of activities
… of the Additional Protocols to the 1949 Geneva Conventions was coorganized together with the … co-organized by the ICRC and the Geneva Academy. Workshop on IHL (Athens War …
Gaza: Repeated mass casualty events put hospitals under severe strain
… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the … sadavies@icrc.org , Christoph HANGER, ICRC Geneva , tel: +41 79 731 04 03, email: …
In times of insecurity and conflict, states must work together to uphold and strengthen international humanitarian law
… 18-07-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – At a time when international … route of pulling away from the treaties and conventions—like the Geneva Conventions which turn 75 years old this …
Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory: The law of occupation must be respected
… Geneva (ICRC) -- Present in the region since … obligation under article 49(6) of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, prohibiting the … obligation under Common Article 1 to the Geneva Conventions of 1949. …
What does the law say about the responsibilities of the Occupying Power in the occupied Palestinian territory?
… civilians, most prominently in the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 (GCIV), give … the Hague Regulations of 1907 , the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and its Additional …
ICRC Regional Delegation for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay - Brochure
… the mental health of particularly the 1949 Geneva Conventions the population, and difficulties or … in more than 100 countries, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. •• Has over 17,000 …
Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law
… marks the 75 th anniversary of the 1949 Four Geneva Conventions. They specifically protect people … enriched in Common Article 1 to the Four Geneva Conventions. In your opinion, after 75 …
Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed
… 30-07-2024 Geneva (ICRC) – A surge in attacks across parts … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the …
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