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Creation of a sub-regional platform on IHL for Indian Ocean island states

… in accordance with obligations under the 1949 Geneva Conventions. This was one of the outcomes of … in accordance with obligations under the 1949 Geneva Conventions. This was one of the …

Law and policy topic

DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu

… humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …

News release
Juin 2025, Kalehe, Sud-Kivu – Centre de santé de Bushushu, territoire de Kalehe, Sud-Kivu. Cette structure qui couvre une aide de santé de 25.000 habitants, a été victime de pillage lors des récentes hostilités. Grâce au soutien du CICR, les enfants de 0 à 15 ans et autres personnes vulnérables y sont soignés gratuitement.

South Sudan: Facts and figures February 2015 - Helping families find each other

… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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ICRC in Greece: Activities for migrants

… in the world. It is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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Criminal repression of IHL violations

… of IHL through the adoption of the four 1949 Geneva Conventions and the establishment of the …

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Our work in Viet Nam

… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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South Sudan: Helping communities stand on their feet again

… in 1863, t he ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross …

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Egypt: Facts and figures, January – December 2018

… conferred upon the organization by the Geneva Conventions. In 1983, the ICRC formalized its … of the Dead, both held in the ICRC HQ in Geneva. Al-Azhar and ICRC have advanced in …

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Request for Tender - RFT/ICRC/IOM/GVA22/00141 - 3-year Frame Agreement - Collapsible Jerrycans 10L & 20L

… external lab: September 30th, 2022 at 18:00 (Geneva time) The closing date for commercial … results: November 11th, 2022 at 12:00 (Geneva time) Should you have any questions …

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How does the ICRC work in detention?

… of detention and all detainees covered by the Geneva Conventions or an access agreement. In each of …

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ICRC library

Created in 1863, the ICRC library, alongside the ICRC archives, provides an indispensable documentary reference on the organization itself and international humanitarian law.

IHL treaties

International humanitarian law is based on a number of treaties, in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, and a series of other instruments.

Customary IHL

Customary international humanitarian law consists of rules that come from "a general practice accepted as law" and that exist independent of treaty law.