IISS Manama Dialogue : Keynote Address by Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
… and controversial interpretations of the Geneva Conventions over occupation, use of force or …
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ICRC in Iraq: Key Figures 2024
… in Baghdad to mark the 75th anniversary of Geneva Conventions of 1949. COMMUNITY CONTACT CENTRE …
Mozambique: communities return to their areas of origin with urgent basic needs
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and …
International expert meeting report: The principle of proportionality
… Protocol I of 8 June 1977 additional to the Geneva Conventions (AP I). It prohibits attacks “which … Humanitarian Law, 3rd ed., ICRC, Geneva, 2001, p. 46. 9 Y. Sandoz, C. Swinarski …
Why migrants are particularly vulnerable during the pandemic
… developing their responses to the pandemic. Geneva, 8 April 2020 9 This includes ‘induced … in international treaties (in particular the Geneva Conventions of 1949), the Statutes of the …
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 …
Kenya, Djibouti & Tanzania: Facts & Figures January - December 2022
… of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … of Foreign Affairs and ICRC headquarters in Geneva. Our new address: Ngecha Road off Lower … including the Updated Commentary to Geneva Convention III were donated. • 30 …
Speech by ICRC president: Conflict and migration from a humanitarian perspective
… its legal mandate from States (through the Geneva Conventions), its operational activities, and …
Briefing on humanitarian situation in Middle East
… States as High Contracting Parties to the Geneva Convention first and foremost. In the …
Volatile environment and humanitarian needs on the rise in Unity and Upper Nile states
… in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and …
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