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Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC mourns killing of Palestine Red Crescent Society staff member in Gaza

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

News release

Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC appalled by harrowing videos of Israeli hostages in Gaza

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

News release

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for an agreement between the parties to enable humanitarian action in Gaza

… 05-08-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around the …

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ICRC flag with sun behind

Philippines: Committed to serve humanity

… to fulfill the mandate bestowed on us in the Geneva Conventions. Through your unwavering support, …

Law and policy topic
Hiro Yabusaki, head of Cotabato subdelegation, speaks with conflict-affected indigenous people in Datu Hoffer, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur

Thailand and Cambodia: ICRC welcomes ceasefire and stands ready to conduct further detainee visits

… 08-08-2025 Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of … by the international community, under the Geneva Conventions, to ensure that International …

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Thailand and Cambodia: ICRC welcomes cease-fire and stands ready to conduct further detainee visits

Philippines: 2025 Asia and Pacific Regional Conference on International Humanitarian Law

… the Updated Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention); national IHL committees; … Shabbar Familiarity breeds respect: the Geneva Conventions and practice on the protection of …

Event
The speakers and participants of the 2025 Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on IHL

Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures

… humanitarian law—a role rooted in the Geneva Conventions and entrusted to us by the …

Law and policy topic
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ICRC president: The next 76 years of the Geneva Conventions will be shaped by the choices leaders make today

… to mark the 76th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 on August 12th.  Geneva (ICRC) – Seventy-six years ago today, …

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DRC

Philippines: States in Asia Pacific region commit to greater support for rules of war during regional conference

… states around the world are parties to the Geneva Conventions and they have an obligation to … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people …

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Philippines DFA Assistant Secretary Maria Teresa Almojuela (left) during her opening remarks

ICRC president: “If states invest in defence, they must also budget for international humanitarian law”

… held in Thailand – an obligation under the Geneva Conventions in international armed conflicts – … and I call on all states to do so. If the Geneva Conventions are to save lives – as they …

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ICRC president 11th HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Lecture on IHL

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