ICRC President: Rising humanitarian needs in Myanmar demand urgent action
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Cameroon: Humanitarian reporting awards
… to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949.. Read the rules … commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949 (GC75). …
South Africa: Strengthening IHL and IHRL compliance
… other than the ICRC as the custodians of the Geneva Conventions. The members are now equipped with …
Azerbaijan/Armenia: Your questions answered about ICRC’s work
… due to its mandate from IHL, including the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. … adhere to IHL principles outlined in these conventions. As a neutral, impartial, and …
Brazil: Seminar marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and promotes international humanitarian law
… a seminar to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949. The event was an … spoke of the importance of complying with the Geneva Conventions and reaffirmed the need for …
‘Awful but lawful’ military tactics are undermining the Geneva Conventions
… Seventy-five years after the creation of the Geneva Conventions, armed conflict today and the … is that too often the original purpose of the Geneva Conventions is being set aside and the …
Philippines: Families of missing people from 2017 Marawi conflict honour loved ones, urge government to provide support and answers
… persons reported missing is enshrined in the Geneva Conventions, to which the Philippine … humanitarian mandate that stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people …
Azerbaijan: Dozens of families received answers they were waiting for
… ones. This right is also enshrined in the Geneva Conventions of 1949. In line with its …
Waiting for news: The ongoing struggle and resilience of families who lost loved ones in the Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict
… through correspondence under the Geneva Conventions and to await a potential prisoner …
Missing persons must be searched for, their families must receive answers
… As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the bedrock of international … that protect victims of war. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and works in more than …
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