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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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 …
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 …
ICRC president: "International humanitarian law only as strong as leaders’ will to uphold it"
… the humanitarian values enshrined in the Geneva Conventions. The strength of international … our collective conscience. The focus on the Geneva Conventions is crucial at a time when …
Stop putting targets on aid workers’ backs
… reach people trapped behind front lines. The Geneva Conventions have been signed by every country …
Joint statement: DIRCO and ICRC call for stronger political commitment to uphold IHL across Africa
… commemorated the 76th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the bedrock of legal norms … IHL, including those enshrined in the 1949 Geneva Conventions. On World Humanitarian Day, …
Jordan: International Day of the Disappeared - Supporting Syrian families of missing persons
… 21-08-2025 Geneva/Amman (ICRC) – The International … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people around …
Philippines: ICRC president highlights need to make international humanitarian law a political priority to support peace and stability
… costs of war globally, and stressed that the Geneva Conventions remain essential even after … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people …
Philippines: “The Book of Memories” book and exhibit launch
… who are reported missing is enshrined in the Geneva Conventions and its Additional Protocols, to … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people …
Arms Trade Treaty: A framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in armed conflict
… Committee of the Red Cross, 25 August 2025, Geneva Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies … weeks ago, on the 76 th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the ICRC urged states to recommit …
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