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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates return of remains, detainees under ceasefire agreement

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

News release
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Human Dignity and Legal Duty Make the Case for Enforcing the Laws of War

… law is anchored in atrocities. The Geneva Conventions were developed from the collective … and Middle East at the ICRC headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Since joining the ICRC in …

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“The world cannot afford ever-escalating wars:” A call to revive political commitment to international humanitarian law

… session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, gathered over 160 delegates from over … It was the first high-level event held in Geneva around the Global Initiative for IHL and … principles enshrined in the Geneva Conventions.  The ICRC, together with Brazil, …

Statement
President Spoljaric delivering speech

Afghanistan: ICRC Director-General highlights massive humanitarian needs and calls for sustained international support

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

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Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024

… commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions FACTS AND FIGURES PHILIPPINES: … commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions 40 MILLION PHP …

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Boat ride to a remote conflict-affected community in Agusan del Sur, Philippines

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… work The work of the ICRC is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949, their Additional …

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges dignity and privacy ahead of next release operation

… 19-02-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – As we prepare for the next … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the …

News release
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Azerbaijan: Celebrating 75 Years of the Geneva Conventions and promoting IHL

… Marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the International Committee of the … to reflect on the lasting importance of the Geneva Conventions and the challenges of …

ICRC president: Upholding international humanitarian law is crucial to reducing escalating costs of war

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

News release
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ICRC in China - an overview

… global diplomatic hubs such as New York and Geneva, and in many capitals in the regions … global diplomatic hubs such as New York and Geneva, and in many capitals in the regions … the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and …

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Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC President, in front of the Great Hall of the People with the Chinese nurses who were awarded 2023 Florence Nightingale Medals. 5 September 2024.

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