Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Water supply and habitat projects
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Management of the dead under Islamic Law
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross … of the Red Cross 19, avenue de la Paix 1202 Geneva, Switzerland T +41 22 734 60 01 …
World Humanitarian Summit: Istanbul and beyond
… and International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva, 2016 Any part of this publication may … Ed Schenkenberg and Marzia Montemurro of HERE-Geneva for their support in drafting. They … together with the State Parties to the Geneva Conventions and humanitarian partners to …
Preliminary recommendations on possible norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours relating to threats by States to space systems
… of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions (as amended on 30 November 1993) … Risks, and Possible Solutions, ICRC, Geneva, 2022. 4 Recommendation 5: States …
Report: Urban services during protracted armed conflict
… International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva. Cover photo: Palestinian children look … of the Red Cross 19, avenue de la Paix 1202 Geneva, Switzerland T + 41 22 734 60 01 F + 41 … using the distinctive emblems of the Geneva Conventions in conformity with international …
Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - June 2022
… of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … humanitarian law (IHL) and ensure its in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … including the Updated Commentary to Geneva Convention III were donated. • 30 …
ICRC appeal to fund critical operations in 2017
… contributions from States party to the Geneva Conventions, National Red Cross and Red … in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red …
Ethical principles of health care in conflict and emergencies
… consensus, which led to the first Geneva Convention of 1864. Today, this …
Dialogue with weapon bearers
… stated explicitly in Common Article 3 to the Geneva Conventions. From a practical point of view, …
The ICRC appeals for 2.17 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2025
… in 1863, the is at the originRed of the Geneva Conventions andICRC the International Geneva Conventions and the International Red …
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